ENA Economy 2026-02-23 18:11:13 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Feb 23 (KNN)</strong> Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said quality must define Indias manufacturing and export ecosystem, aligning with Prime Minister Modis zero defect, zero effect vision for Amrit Kaal and Viksit Bharat 2047.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Speaking virtually at the first National Quality Conclave organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Quality Council of India (QCI), Goyal said Indias USD 30 35 trillion economy ambition and USD 2 trillion export target &mdash; USD 1 trillion each in goods and services within 6-7 years &mdash; depend on uncompromising quality standards.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He noted that 9 free trade agreements signed in the past three to three-and-a-half years with 38 developed nations now cover nearly two-thirds of global GDP, opening opportunities in textiles, leather, footwear and pharmaceuticals, provided Indian products meet global benchmarks.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px">Five-Point Action Plan</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Goyal outlined a five-pillar agenda: strict standard operating processes; workforce skilling and re-skilling; global benchmarking and gap analysis; streamlined testing and certification; and modern shared testing infrastructure across clusters. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He said funding would not be a constraint and urged industry to leverage the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) for meeting global compliance norms.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px">Shift from Dual Quality System</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Goyal said India must move away from a past dual-quality culture &mdash; where export-grade goods differed from domestic offerings &mdash; and adopt uniform standards across markets. He urged stakeholders to replace a complacent mindset with a culture of excellence at every level of the production chain.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada highlighted the importance of quality-led manufacturing in enhancing Indias credibility as a global export destination.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia called for coordinated engagement between government and industry, while QCI Chairperson Jaxay Shah said quality must become a daily discipline beyond audits and certifications.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px">Sector-Focused Consultations</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Conclave marked a first-of-its-kind national initiative built on extensive consultations across more than 20 cities and 14 manufacturing clusters. It covered priority sectors including textiles, leather, footwear and pharmaceuticals, engaging over 50 government and regulatory bodies alongside MSMEs and industry stakeholders.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span><br /> </p> 45253 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/economy/indias-usd-2-tn-export-target-by-2032-33-hinges-on-quality-standards-piyush-goyal 2026-02-23 18:11:13 knnindia.co.in