Union Budget 2026: Moradabad brass industry looks to Centre for support as exports slide

As the Union Budget approaches, brass traders in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad are expressing concern over a sustained decline in exports and are urging the government to announce relief measures to revive the struggling sector.

Moradabad, internationally recognised for its brass handicrafts, has witnessed a steady erosion of its traditional industry over the past several years. Traders say falling overseas demand, coupled with rising production and operational costs, has severely impacted business, pushing many artisans to seek work in other professions.