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According to
Indian Carpet Export Promotion Council
(CEPC), the share of exports of Indian
carpets and floor coverings with the
rest of the world including LAC accounts
for only 7.39%, which clearly shows that
these markets remained unexplored. Since
the Government of India is paying
special emphasis for the promotion of
exports to LAC and carpets & floor
coverings from India have huge potential
for expansion the following suggestions
are being made:
• To lower down the tariff structure be
taken up in bilateral trade agreement;
• Fashion oriented and less expensive
products to be promoted i.e., Woven
Durries, Chain Stitched Rugs, Woven
Carpets, Tufted Carpets & Art Silk
Carpets.
Thus, the Indian carpet industry has
immense potential for expansion since
adequate skilled manpower & raw-material
is available, requirement for capital is
almost negligible, Indian products are
acceptable all over the world and are at
par on quality and competitive in
prices. India can supply carpets & floor
coverings strictly in accordance with
the requirement of consumers and large
range of products can be offered. The
only weakness is marketing and
fore-sightedness of the exporters
besides resources
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