Why in news?

• The TIA Portal is a newly launched, comprehensive digital platform by the Department of Commerce, Government of India, designed to provide accessible, real-time trade data and analytics to exporters, importers, MSMEs, startups, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• The portal offers a user-centric, cost-effective, open-source solution integrating multiple national and global trade databases including bilateral trade data and macroeconomic indicators.

Key features of the TIA Portal

• Unified System: It brings together multiple trade databases, including international sources like UN Comtrade, and national data, into one platform.​
• Extensive Data Access: Offers over 270 visualizations and 28 dashboards for detailed trade analysis, covering India’s trade with more than 220 countries.​
• Real-time Insights: Provides live, interactive data on global and Indian trade trends, sector performance, commodities, and export opportunities.​
• User-Friendly: Designed to be accessible, scalable, and affordable, with no licensing costs and minimal infrastructure needs.​
• Advanced Analytics: Includes tools to compare trade indicators, identify market opportunities, and assess competitiveness using indices like Trade Complementarity and Revealed Comparative Advantage.​
• Automated Reports: Generates periodic trade reports and alerts, helping stakeholders stay updated on trade trends and sector performance.​

The portal aims to enable transparent, data-driven decisions to strengthen India’s global trade presence, optimize strategies amid global tariff volatility, and expand export opportunities across sectors including manufacturing under production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes and critical minerals trade.​​

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