Hyderabad, August 7, 2025 – The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) has submitted a representation to Sri Duddilla Sridhar Babu, Hon’ble Minister for Industries & Commerce, IT, E&C and Legislative Affairs, Government of Telangana, urging the state government to take immediate steps to protect exporters from Telangana from the impact of global trade uncertainties.
FTCCI President Mr. R. Ravi Kumar expressed serious concern over the potential escalation of tariffs on Indian exports by the United States, which could significantly impact Telangana’s export-driven sectors such as chemicals, agricultural products (including rice), engineering goods, textiles, and gems and jewellery. These industries contribute substantially to the state’s GSDP, employment generation, and government revenues.
The threat of higher tariffs and penalties, coupled with weakening capital inflows, poses a grave challenge to exporters and MSMEs operating in the state. While the Government of India is actively exploring measures to mitigate the impact—such as recalibrating bank risk models to lower borrowing costs, reducing testing and certification fees, and launching an Export Promotion Mission—FTCCI believes that state-level interventions are equally vital.
In its appeal, FTCCI has recommended the following key support measures from the Telangana Government:
1. Exemption of Trade License Fee for manufacturing industries.
2. Reduction in Trade License Fees for commercial establishments, reverting to the earlier cap of ₹7,000 per annum, in line with practices in other states.
3. Expedited release of pending incentives to MSMEs and large industries.
4. Subsidies on logistics costs to make Telangana’s exports more competitive globally.
Mr. Ravi Kumar emphasised that timely and targeted support will give exporters the confidence that the state government stands firmly with them during global disruptions. “Shielding exporters from external shocks is essential not just for protecting existing businesses but also for sustaining employment and economic growth in Telangana,” he said.
FTCCI reiterated its commitment to working closely with the government to safeguard the interests of the business community and ensure that Telangana remains a robust contributor to India’s export economy.