The decline was a direct result of depressed global demand, especially in the metals sector
Begins sector-wise analysis to assess the impact
MIND THE GAP: Ever-growing trade gap due to consistent rise in imports from Russia after its stand-off with Ukraine
The EU has also approached India to resolve the matter through a multi-party interim appeal arbitration arrangement (MPIA)
The development comes in the backdrop of the setting up of Startup20, an official engagement group initiated under the Indian presidency of G20
Among top 10 import origins, only two - Russia and South Korea - see growth
Global turmoil weighs on demand
Both sides now continue to thrash out the thorny issues pertaining to the trade pact
Startups have raised concerns with the industry department that the calculation of the startups' fair market value done internationally is different from the income tax department
Only DPIIT-registered start-ups are eligible for funding under various support schemes of the industry department
The QCOs, which apply to both domestic and foreign manufacturers, have been brought in to ensure adherence of such products to global standards
The GatiShakti NMP was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi one-and-a-half years ago
Under the trade norms, a WTO member's food subsidy bill should not breach the limit of 10 per cent of the value of production
Services exports likely to see sharper jump, estimated to cross $320 billion in FY23 from $254 billion a year ago
These projects will provide multimodal connectivity and seamless movement of goods and passengers, and increase logistics efficiency across the country
Besides, since importers are not able to clear their goods at the ports, the CBIC has urged shipping lines to waive detention and demurrage charges till April 10
Non-compliance may result in a penalty
With this, the trade growth is below the 12-year average of 2.6 per cent since the trade collapse that followed the global financial crisis in 2008
The fifth round of negotiations will be held in New Delhi from June 19-23, 2023
The idea will be to monitor the process of the district-wise export plan across all 750 districts across the country, and enable the states and DGFT regional authorities to upload all information