<h1>Export transaction costs cut via Task Force measures; 21 actions implemented saving approx Rs.2100 crore.</h1> The Task Force estimated export transaction costs at approximately US$13 billion, with about US$6-7 billion addressable. It identified 44 issues across seven ministries; 32 were agreed for action and 21 implemented. Implementation of 21 measures plus two imminent initiatives (single running bond for all customs locations and an All Industry service tax refund) is expected to mitigate transaction costs by approximately Rs.2,100 crore. Principal operative recommendations emphasise an integrated eTrade single window, expanded EDI connectivity, customs risk management expansion, procedural simplifications and targeted banking reforms.