The organisation urges the government to intensify trade dialogues with Europe, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific countries
Emphasising that the recent tariff barriers imposed by the United States are not a setback for Indian trade, the Confederation of All India Traders (Cait) has stated that this provides a golden opportunity to strengthen India’s presence in global markets and explore new avenues.
“The United States is not the only destination for business. The global trading landscape is vast, and there are immense opportunities for India in the UK, European markets, South Africa, Asean countries, Latin America, the UAE, and beyond. Indian traders are not afraid of challenges; every new situation brings new opportunities. We see this as a turning point that will expand our trade outreach,” highlighted BC Bhartia, National President, Cait.
Echoing this, Member of Parliament and Cait Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said that since the era of the Indus Valley civilisation, India has been a global hub of commerce. This is not a crisis but an opportunity to expand our horizons. The European Union, South Africa, the Middle East, and other regions hold enormous potential, he added.
Khandelwal further said that the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of India’s 90 million traders have always kept the domestic economy strong and made significant contributions to the gross domestic product (GDP) and employment. He added, “Today, Indian traders are ready to reinvent their strategies, strengthen supply chains, and embrace digital platforms to enter new markets.”
Cait underlined that under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat missions, India is emerging as a trusted global partner, and the world looks to India for reliable trade relations. The organisation also urged the government of India to intensify trade dialogues with Europe, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific countries to ensure broader market access for Indian traders.
