The government’s new policies to gradually reopen the economy may have already hit their first roadblock, as case counts continue to surge in cities across the country. However, despite continuing lockdowns of various degrees in all parts of the country, India’s manufacturing and exports ecosystem have started to see some change. India’s PMI index for June stood at 47.2, compared to 30.8 and 27.4 in May and April, respectively. Union MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari also said the government is actively looking at ways to boost exports. Certain sectors have already received an impetus to resume exports, such as PPE, with the export ban on the sector being lifted. However, PPE exports will continue to be capped at 50 lakh units per month, even as a report by India Ratings warns that export recovery could be a long and protracted process. Certain sectors like handicrafts are already looking at significant drops in exports this year. For the most part, Indian exports and manufacturing are resuming activity gradually, and repairing the supply chain will play a big role in building momentum in this recovery.