<h1>Government unveils measures to protect industry, boost exports, diversify markets, and spur domestic demand ahead of GST steps</h1> The government announced policy measures to protect industry from unilateral foreign actions, facilitate market diversification through ongoing and prospective free trade agreements, and promote domestic demand via forthcoming GST Council measures. It urged industry to identify sectors needing alternate markets and to engage with Quality Control Orders to enhance export credibility. The administration highlighted export growth targets, infrastructure-led development, and bilateral opportunities-citing a major partner's housing shortfall-as a commercial opening for construction, services, training, and certification. A national industry exhibition scheduled for April-May 2026 was positioned as a platform to showcase capabilities, attract investment, and expand global market access.