New foreign trade policy | Key Highlights
The trade and industry were most eagerly waiting for the announcement of the Foreign Trade Policy (“FTP”), which had lapsed on March 31, 2014. The Hon’ble Minister for Commerce and Industry has unveiled the Foreign Trade Policy for the period 2015 – 2020 on April 1, 2015.
The new FTP is aimed at maximizing the foreign trade from the country. By taking measures for import substitution, the forthcoming FTP focuses on increasing exports as per the ongoing scenario of increasing current account deficit. It also includes necessary measures to boost productivity and earn exportable surplus at competitive rates in exports.
Our experts at Mazars have put together the key highlights of the new policy. Click the image to download the publication. New foreign trade policy | Key Highlights