Tag: trade
India’s August trade deficit widens to $29.65 bn after imports hit all-time high of $64.36 bn
India’s trade deficit widened to $29.65 billion on an annual basis in August from $24.2 billion in the same month last year, data from the…
Unilateral digital, carbon plans are big risks, says WTO
Uncoordinated unilateral approaches to address the digital economy and low-carbon transition can create potential distortions and trade tensions, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said on…
Suresh Prabhu nominated to World Agriculture Forum Board
Former Union Minister and Rajya Sabha member Suresh Prabhu on Thursday nominated to the World Agriculture Forum (WAF) Board. In a communication, Rudy Rabbinge, Chairman…
View: India-Singapore ties will enable us to enhance economic cooperation
India’s engagement with members of the ASEAN region has grown multifold over time. While the region as a whole is extremely important, as highlighted by…
Imports of goods like umbrellas, musical items from China hurting Indian MSMEs: GTRI
Increasing imports of goods such as umbrellas, toys, certain fabrics, and musical instruments are severely hurting MSMEs as many of these products are also made…
Govt looking at revising FDI policy, monitoring situation in Dhaka: Trade secretary
New Delhi: The government is looking at revising the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy and has held consultations with stakeholders, commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal said…
Exports contract in July; trade deficit widens
New Delhi: Muted global demand, geopolitical challenges and a drop in crude, commodities and metal prices dragged India‘s goods exports growth to an eight-month low…
Piyush Goyal assures industry on govt’s efforts to ensure conducive biz environment
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held detailed discussions with CEOs of various industries and discussed issues related to regulatory reforms, telecom, trade and logistics,…
FTA, investment promotion, connectivity are key to greater BIMSTEC cooperation
While the proposed BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is key to boost trade, investment promotion is another priority area to ensure greater intra-regional trade and…
Bangladesh crisis may not impact India’s overall trade balance: S&P Global Ratings
India is a well diversified exporter and a blip in its exports to Bangladesh is unlikely to have any meaningful impact on India’s overall trade…