Tag: trade

Growfast
Posted in Economy

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…

Continue Reading
Unilateral digital, carbon plans are big risks, says WTO
Posted in Economy

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…

Continue Reading
Suresh Prabhu nominated to World Agriculture Forum Board
Posted in Economy

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…

Continue Reading
View: India-Singapore ties will enable us to enhance economic cooperation
Posted in Economy

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…

Continue Reading
Imports of goods like umbrellas, musical items from China hurting Indian MSMEs: GTRI
Posted in Economy

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…

Continue Reading
Inside Image (1).
Posted in Economy

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…

Continue Reading
Inside Image (1).
Posted in Economy

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…

Continue Reading
Piyush Goyal assures industry on govt's efforts to ensure conducive biz environment
Posted in Economy

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,…

Continue Reading
FTA, investment promotion, connectivity are key to greater BIMSTEC cooperation
Posted in Economy

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…

Continue Reading
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel stand guard at the India-Bangladesh border of Petrapole about 100km north east of Kolkata.(AFP)
Posted in Business

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…

Continue Reading