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French defence minister in India to push for $15 bn Rafale deal

Ever since deal has been agreed upon, both parties have failed to reach a consensus on pricing of deal

Govt may ease FDI norms in multibrand retail this week

Last month, DIPP even issued a four-page clarification but that also failed to soothe investors' nerves

Industry-PM meet today to discuss trade barriers

3rd meet since 2010 to raise issues on investment, trade and the rupee

Pakistan is not calling it the MFN status anymore: Sunil Kant Munjal

Interview with Chairman, Hero Corporate Service Ltd

FIPB to discuss airline deal today

Amended agreement still has contentious clauses and sticking points

It is nonsense to say I am batting for Narendra Modi: Jagdish Bhagwati

Interview with Professor of Economics & Law, Columbia University

One cannot discuss policy differences without citing opponents' writings: Jagdish Bhagwati

Q&A with Professor of Economics and Law at Columbia University

Jet-Etihad deal hits Sebi, DIPP roadblocks

Concerns over effective control not addressed in revised shareholders' pact, says DIPP; Sebi opposes commercial pact

Food Security Ordinance may invoke WTO compliance issues

Even if the ordinance is aimed at giving subsidies to 67% of the people for consumption purposes, it nevertheless tantamounts to subsidies which are otherwise prohibited under the WTO norms, commonly

Joe Biden visit: Industry to press for renewal of export preference programme

Biden will be meeting Indian business, trade and investment leaders at Mumbai's Taj Palace Hotel tomorrow

Nokia tax battle may find a diplomatic truce

Government offers out-of-court settlement; may opt for imposing penalty

Trade deficit: Enough forex reserve to easily finance 59% of India's imports

Multi-brand retail FDI policy riders might be eased

Note by DIPP in final stages; likely to recommend easing of all three main conditions specified in September last year

FDI reforms: Now, pharma in focus

Main concern of Min of Commerce and Industry is that a stage may come when India may not have a company ready to manufacture drugs on behalf of govt, even if the provision of compulsory licence is inv

Govt unbundles FDI reforms to woo investors, concerns remain

Some key sectors remain out of the loop such as multi-brand retail trade and civil aviation

India plans massive duty cut on Pakistan textile imports

Levy to could made 5% from 45% if MFN status is granted to India

Clause holds up India-Mauritius tax treaty review

Mauritian govt suggests different type of limitation of benefits clause under DTAC than what India has with Singapore

India has weak intellectual property rules: Michael Froman

Inteview with US Trade Representative

PM calls industry after receiving SOS from Sharma

Fruit diplomacy to get a push

Commerce minister to meet senior US officials, CEOs