- Budget 2026 boosts exports by reducing input costs
- Budget 2026 boosts exports with extended export benefits
Hyderabad: The Union Budget 2026 has announced a strong boost for exports with major tax incentives to strengthen global competitiveness. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined measures aimed at reducing input costs for exporters. The Budget 2026 boosts exports by providing direct relief to industries that rely on imported raw materials.
The Finance Minister announced a sharp increase in the duty free import limit for specific raw materials used in marine product processing. Earlier, exporters could import inputs duty free up to one percent of the previous year’s export turnover based on FOB value. Now, the government has raised this limit to three percent. As a result, the cost of importing key inputs such as shrimp feed will fall. Consequently, seafood exporters are expected to gain higher margins and stronger price competitiveness in international markets.
Meanwhile, the Budget 2026 boosts exports by extending benefits to the footwear sector. Previously, duty free import facilities applied mainly to leather and synthetic footwear exporters. Now, exporters of shoe uppers will also qualify for the same benefit. Additionally, the government extended the export obligation period. Exporters of leather goods, textile garments, and footwear will now have one year instead of six months to ship products overseas.
These measures are expected to provide fresh momentum to export units in coastal and industrial states such as Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The Budget 2026 boosts exports while supporting domestic manufacturing and strengthening India’s position in global trade. Overall, experts say these steps will enhance margins, reduce costs, and encourage production expansion for export oriented industries.
By combining reduced input costs, extended shipping timelines, and expanded sector coverage, the Budget 2026 provides a comprehensive boost for India’s export sector. Exporters and manufacturers are likely to benefit from improved competitiveness and sustained growth in international markets.
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