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Indian trade pacts must lower tariff on alcoholic drinks: Think tank

Such beverages will be 'key issue' in discussions as country seeks access to large markets, says ICRIER report.

Co-op societies can now procure goods from public procurement portal GeM

The decision is expected to help cooperatives in getting competitive prices through an open and transparent process

India's core sector output rises to six-month high of 8.4% in April

The eight sectors - coal, steel, cement, fertilisers, electricity, natural gas, refinery products, and crude oil - comprise two-fifths of India's total industrial production

WTO MC12: India to oppose zero Customs duties on electronic transmissions

In 1998, WTO members agreed not to impose customs duties on electronic transmissions and the moratorium has been periodically extended at successive ministerial conferences

Lockdown, steel output restrictions hit exports to China, shows data

The exports basket is largely dominated by steel, iron ore, copper, paper products, plastics, organic chemicals, among others

Govt brings import of paper under compulsory registration from Oct 1

Move addresses dumping concerns of domestic paper industry and also checks re-routing of goods through other countries in lieu of trade agreements, says govt

WTO MC12: India will agree to fisheries deal if it is 'equitable'

The current draft is unfairly constraining the less developed nations that don't have the capacity and resources to support their industry and farmers

Don't want surplus wheat, sugar to go in hand of hoarders: Goyal at WEF

22 countries have food regulations to protect their own food security, says union commerce minister

India-Canada second round free-trade agreement talks start next week

Canada is expected to seek greater market access for agricultural products such as pulses. Both nations may steer away from including sensitive items such as dairy in the trade deal

WTO meet in June: India may not favour relief to food purchase under WFP

Government officials said India may not agree with the proposal as it will restrict its policy space to deal with domestic food security concerns

Piyush Goyal to lead Indian delegation at World Economic Forum, Davos

Post Davos, the Commerce and Industry Minister will travel to UK for trade talks

Small exporters feel the pain as Indian rupee slides to an all-time low

Weaker currency makes some customers to demand benefits or discounts, rue exporters

At $83.57 billion, India reports 'highest-ever' FDI inflow in FY22

During the entire 2020-21 financial year, the total FDI inflow was $81.72 billion, despite the disruption caused by the outbreak of the pandemic last year

Will the govt's plan to prune import dependency in a new avatar work?

The aim is to boost domestic output, without raising tariffs or providing subsidy, of items on whose imports India is heavily dependent. The plan is to start with consumer and capital goods

Wheat consignments examined by customs can be exported: Commerce Dept

Announcement comes days after DGFT banned all wheat exports to bolster falling stocks and manage food security; govt also allows wheat already being loaded at Kandla to head to Egypt

Dunzo, PhonePe among 24 e-commerce firms joining India's open network

Real-time transactions in retail and food delivery have started in Delhi, Bengaluru, Shillong

Don't want wheat to be exported in an unregulated manner, says govt

No order is in perpetuity, wheat export ban be reviewed, says commerce secretary B V R Subrahmanyam

Exports up 30.7% to $40.19 bn in April; trade deficit widens to $20.11 bn

India imported goods worth $60.3 billion, up nearly 30 per cent on year in April

Sharp drop in procurement: Centre weighs 10% tax to rein in wheat exports

Exporters' mandatory registration on cards; PMO to decide on export ban

Govt plans wheat export push in nine countries amid rising global demand

According to official estimates, India exported 7 million tonne of wheat in 2021-22, valued at $2.05 billion