Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Indian exports like buffalo meat and generic drugs reach China indirectly through Vietnam due to barriers to direct market access. She noted India lacks direct access for bulk goods, prompting the government to incentivize domestic manufacturing to reduce dependence. Sitharaman also defended welfare schemes, saying budgeted ones shouldn't be labeled freebies.
Sitharaman: Indian Goods Reach China Via Vietnam
Source: Moneycontrol