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Commerce ministry seeks iron ore export easing

Move aimed at increasing forex earnings

Commerce secy sees double-digit growth in exports

However, PMI survey presents a grim scenario

A list of non-essential items on govt's radar

The govt is considering raising duties on non-essential items

August export growth to be in double-digits: Commerce Secretary

Exports had jumped by 11.64% in July while imports fell, narrowing the trade deficit

Imported apples, ACs may cost more

Govt mulls raising duty on non-essential goods with annual import bill exceeding $1 billion

India eyes local-currency swaps

Likely to focus on BRICS nations, especially China; deals could be different from ones India has with Japan & Bhutan

Rajya Sabha to discuss FEMA amendment in multi-brand retail today

Experts say policy not likely to be grounded on technical issue

July exports euphoria a statistical illusion

Due to the base effect, exports would show an increasing trend till September

Mandatory sourcing clause for UMPPs likely to violate WTO norms: Commerce ministry

'Procurement by government if not for commercial sale is not in violation of WTO rules'

Sharma to take up iron ore exports with FM

Sharma said that iron ore mining is about 200-225 million tonnes and consumption is only 95 million tonnes

Board of Trade meets today with an eye on more export incentives

After the meeting on Tuesday, the government is expected to announce some incentives for the exporters

EXIM Bank says rupee slide due to panic

Says it is important to push up domestic exports but duties should be compliant with WTO rules

BoT meet tomorrow to focus on more export incentives

Extension of interest subvention for some sectors still not covered under 'scheme' among other subjects to be discussed

Sharma seeks US investments in infrastructure debt fund

Tells US counterpart that govt is working to further open the financial services sector

Euphoria over July exports surge is a statistical illusion

Real recovery could be assessed from October onwards

Exporters smile as order books bloat

Depreciating rupee a silver lining for some businesses amid the economic downturn

Afghanistan vice-president to push for arms deal, investments

Visit comes at a time when India seeing major flare-up in cease-fire violations with Pakistan

India still eyes World Bank loans

IDA funds are highly concessional or interest-free loans and grants

India must learn from other emerging countries: Wang Jinzhen

In a Q&A with Business Standard, vice-chairman of China Chamber of International Commerce says India needs to simplify FDI norms

MEA asks commerce ministry to review FTAs, delay talks

This, as India has been getting demands to open up its services sector from these countries