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FTAs, weaker rupee could strengthen India's manufacturing story: Carnelian's Vikas Khemani

IN · 2026-07-13

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Key takeaway

Vikas Khemani of Carnelian AMC says India's manufacturing sector is poised for growth due to recent FTAs and a weaker rupee, boosting export and import substitution.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerIndia signs FTAs and rupee weakens, improving export price competitiveness.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onExport volumes rise for sectors like pharma, chemicals, and engineering goods.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onImport substitution accelerates as domestic manufacturers replace foreign inputs with local alternatives.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youIndian SMEs in manufacturing supply chains benefit from increased demand and margin expansion.

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Source: CNBC TV18 (Markets)

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