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
The current draft is unfairly constraining the less developed nations that don't have the capacity and resources to support their industry and farmers
22 countries have food regulations to protect their own food security, says union commerce minister
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
Government officials said India may not agree with the proposal as it will restrict its policy space to deal with domestic food security concerns
Post Davos, the Commerce and Industry Minister will travel to UK for trade talks
Weaker currency makes some customers to demand benefits or discounts, rue exporters
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
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
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
Real-time transactions in retail and food delivery have started in Delhi, Bengaluru, Shillong
No order is in perpetuity, wheat export ban be reviewed, says commerce secretary B V R Subrahmanyam
India imported goods worth $60.3 billion, up nearly 30 per cent on year in April
Exporters' mandatory registration on cards; PMO to decide on export ban
According to official estimates, India exported 7 million tonne of wheat in 2021-22, valued at $2.05 billion
To ensure these have logistics & infrastructure connectivity, before it receives Cabinet nod
The development is taking place at a time when India is set to begin deeper engagements with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries towards inking a free trade agreement (FTA)
Government officials also told industry representatives that exports and domestic production are inter-linked
The committee is likely to submit its report to the department of commerce by mid-June
In a recent visit to India, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the FTA was likely to be completed in October