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India's furniture sector is poised for a major boost, with new free trade agreements expected to open export markets and encourage investment, leading domestic manufacturers to meet global demand and replace imports.

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Who
Ketan Thakkar (Nipponply Industries), Aastha Thakkar (Nipponply Industries), Smit Thakkar (Nipponply Industries), Rakesh Mohan Joshi (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade), Amiet R Barot (Bharat Cluster Ventures Private Limited), IKEA
What
India's furniture sector is poised for a major boost, with new free trade agreements expected to open export markets and encourage investment, leading domestic manufacturers to meet global demand and replace imports.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:59:00 GMT · 4h 8m ago
Where
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Why
New free trade agreements (FTAs) finalized by India with various countries are providing duty concessions and preferential access to overseas markets for domestic furniture manufacturers.
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The implementation of new free trade agreements by India is set to significantly expand export opportunities for its furniture industry, encouraging domestic manufacturing and potentially raising India's share in the global furniture market, which is projected to reach USD 872.5 billion by 2030.

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