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Govt to soon issue 'clarification' on FDI in e-commerce: Piyush Goyal

Minister rules out amendments; development follows complaints that some e-commerce behemoths have been flouting the policy rolled out by govt

Centre includes retail and wholesale under MSMEs, to benefit 25 mn traders

MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari said the decision would make such traders eligible for finance under priority sectors classified by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

India's exports rise to all-time high of $95 billion in June quarter

The merchandise exports grew 47 per cent YoY to $32.46 billion in June, driven by a robust demand of engineering goods, petroleum products, and gems and jewellery in the external markets.

FTAs with key nations will boost exports, attract more investments: FIEO

India likely to kick start talks for FTAs with UK and EU by 2021-end, is also focusing on resuming trade talks with Canada, Australia

Govt's Rs 50K-cr Fund of Funds scheme for small businesses hits Sebi hurdle

The move will help such small businesses get listed on the domestic bourses as well

Consumer protection rules: Decoding the impact on e-commerce firms, buyers

The proposed rules have created quite a stir among companies, with some anticipating a change in their business structure if these are implemented

India's total FDI inflow rises 38% year-on-year to $6.24 billion in April

Total FDI includes equity capital of unincorporated bodies, reinvest earnings and other capital. FDI equity inflow grew 60 per cent on year to $ 4.44 billion in April.

New rules for e-commerce companies likely to raise compliance burden

The consumer affairs ministry proposed changes to Consumer Protection Rules, 2020

Govt will not seek disclosure of flash sale from e-commerce companies

While discount sales will continue to benefit consumers, 'fraudulent' and 'back-to-back' flash sales can't take place, as they limit fair competition and make small businesses uncompetitive

Soft launch of phase-1 of National Single Window system for investors soon

There will be 17 ministries and departments and 14 states onboard in first phase, commerce and industry minister Pitush Goyal said at review meeting of the system

Stiff compliance, flash sale ban in draft norms for e-commerce firms

Govt proposes appointing chief compliance officer, nodal contact person mandatory for companies

Rs 6,322-crore steel PLI scheme likely to get Cabinet approval soon

A PLI scheme in specialty steel is expected to boost manufacturing capabilities for value-added steel, increasing exports

Made in India tag: Govt slaps 148 notices on e-commerce firms in 3 months

Govt collects Rs 34 lakh over 3 months for violation of norms

Govt may tighten 'country of origin' norms for e-commerce players

E-commerce policy expected to be finalised by end of June

Cabinet meet to include works contract under Govt e-Marketplace soon

Sahay initiative will enable small businesses on the portal get loans instantly against orders

Exports zoom 69% to $32.27 bn in May; trade deficit rises to $6.3 bn

On a sequential basis, they grew 5.35 per cent and 8.1 per cent as compared to May 2019

Wholesale inflation soars to 12.94% in May on fuel price surge, low base

According to data released by commerce and industry ministry, fuel and power inflation stood at 37.61% led by higher petrol and diesel prices

Retail inflation jumps to 6-month high of 6.3% on higher food, fuel prices

Breaches RBI's comfort level in May on the back of costlier food items

India gets wide support on TRIPS waiver for Covid-19 vaccines at G-7 meet

Cyberspace should not be a venue for subverting democratic values: PM

India's agriculture exports jump 17.34% to $41.25 billion in FY21

India is seeing growth in the export of cereals, non-basmati rice, wheat, millets, maize, and other coarse grains.