3 Things Exports find new markets, India's juvenile justice, and IndiGo chaos
Dec 5, 2025
Ravi Dutta Mishra, a journalist and trade analyst, dives into how Indian exporters are navigating new markets amidst US tariffs, revealing which sectors are thriving and which are struggling. He highlights shifts in trade alliances with countries like the UAE and Germany. Vineet Bhalla, a law writer, sheds light on the challenges plaguing India’s juvenile justice system, discussing structural deficits and the lack of resources that affect children's welfare. The conversation also touches on the disruptions faced by IndiGo, tracing them back to crew shortages and operational strains.
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Uneven Impact Of US Tariffs On Exports
- High-margin Indian exports like marine products and auto components have shifted to new markets such as China, Germany, EU and Japan to partly offset US tariffs.
- Low-margin goods like garments and handicrafts struggle to find buyers and face disproportionate harm, threatening smaller players, Ravi Dutta Mishra said.
Asia And UAE Are Key Alternate Markets
- Asian markets and transshipment hubs like the UAE are absorbing Indian shipments, leveraging faster trade growth within Asia.
- These regional linkages may provide short-term relief but risk transshipment scrutiny from the US, Ravi Dutta Mishra said.
Tariff Uncertainty Freezes Export Orders
- Exporters face deep uncertainty because US tariff outcomes (50% vs possible reductions) stall order negotiations and production planning.
- India is pursuing trade deals with EU, New Zealand and Israel to open alternate markets and attract investment, Ravi Dutta Mishra said.