New Delhi, April 11 -- The United States' decision to impose steep tariffs-now reaching up to 145 per cent-on Chinese imports could present a valuable opportunity for Indian exporters, particularly in sectors like textiles, leather, engineering, and electronics.

But this advantage may be fleeting unless India moves swiftly to strengthen its export framework, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).

The think tank has urged the Indian government to take proactive steps such as reintroducing the interest equalisation scheme to make working capital loans more affordable for small businesses, and to speed up customs processes to ensure faster delivery of goods.

Ajay Srivastava, GTRI's founder, highlighted that a new execut...