New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- Amid lingering tariff-led pressures from the US, Indian exporters are being pushed to scout for new markets and deepen exposure to non-US geographies. That shift is already underway.

During April-August 2025, Indian exporters front-loaded shipments to the US at a faster pace to take advantage of a temporary cost edge, ahead of new tariff rates announced by Washington on 2 April-marked as "Liberation Day." In the subsequent September-November period, after the US imposed a 50% tariff on Indian exports, exporters began re-routing shipments and diversifying towards other global markets.

"Exports to the US showed slight moderation. However, exports to the Rest of the World have picked up to $89.9 billion during Septembe...