Beyond Los Angeles and Rotterdam: Can Durban, Rio de Janeiro drive India’s next export boom?
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SourceICRIER
PublishedFriday, 11 September 2026
Affected Population~500 million urban residents, 8,000+ cities/towns
Key Numbers
PMAY-U: 1.18 crore houses sanctioned
Smart Cities Mission: 100 cities
Metro rail: 900+ km operational
Merchandise exports: $437 billion (2024-25)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Housing & Urban AffairsSmart Cities MissionMinistry of Commerce & IndustryDPIITDGFT
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