Summary
India’s free trade agreements now give preferential market access to about 76 percent of the global gross domestic product, covering many developed countries.
Telangana’s goal is to grow its economy from roughly $200 billion to $3 trillion by 2047, and the minister said this can be achieved through cooperation between the central and state governments, businesses, and innovators.
Key projects such as the Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City and the Kakatiya Mega Textile Park are intended to provide ready‑to‑use industrial land and boost manufacturing.
The minister highlighted the export of GI‑tagged Tandur red gram to Australia as an example of how small producers can benefit from free trade agreements.
Suggestions include creating free trade help desks in each district, supporting high‑value pharmaceutical products, and promoting advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing.