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Jharkhand set to top the ease of doing business ranking for states

The results of the 'Business Reform Action Plan 2017' - the 3rd edition of the rankings are to be released later today

India slaps tariffs on 29 US items; new rates to kick in from August 4

The latest list of tariff hikes has 18 iron and steel items, a potent political reply against Trump's tariff hikes in the sector.

Higher import duties on strategic US imports to kick in from today

India has prepared a crafty list to counter US President Donald Trump's repeated threats of cutting trade while aiming to reduce the impact on domestic businesses.

Lax industry norms, tough entry process slows pharma exports to China

Currently, pharma shipments make up only 0.3% of the total $13.33 billion exports to China

Govt unable to crack GST e-wallet code as export refunds remain unpaid

Traders had supported the e-wallet mechanism to battle the crippling liquidity crunch that had set in after GST was imposed

Nipah virus scare: Fruit and vegetables from Kerala banned in Gulf

Region takes about a third of all Indian fruit shipment and quarter of vegetables sold abroad; consignments from other states could face ban, too, if virus not contained

Domestic retail bodies seek Flipkart-Walmart deal probe

Current rules stipulate that e-commerce players can't source more than 25% of products sold from a single seller

Metals, machinery, marine products may drive export growth in 2018-19

The tally for total exports stood at a revised $303.66 bn for 2017-18, above the government's target of $300 bn

India-China trade relations warm under Trump's global trade war

In March, both nations' trade minister had talks in New Delhi, in which the Indian side was able to persuade China to give a commitment on accelerating market access for pharma products

Tobacco farmers argue for banning FDI but major firms warn of monopoly

Current rules prohibit a foreign entity from investing in the manufacture of all forms of smoking and chewing tobacco products, including cigarettes, bidis and cigars

Industrial production may grow at lower pace in February, economists say

IIP had grown at more than 7 per cent for the third straight month till January

US Fed rate hike: Indian exports may take small hit in long-term

While high global demand may sustain export growth, continued investments into India can make trade uncompetitive

India's focus on food stockpiling gets cautious support from other nations

The mini ministerial had been called by India to 'break the ice' after the Argentina meet saw nations hardening their positions on key agricultural issues

US move may lead to global trade war, says WTO chief Roberto Azevedo

"I am very concerned because of these measures. this has a very real possibility for escalation, because of the possibility of responses from other partners", said Director-General, WTO

Macron's India visit: Pact to be signed to accept professional degrees

India currently has only a handful of such agreements with other nations, covering a few disciplines

Traders in export-focused sectors wary of Donald Trump's tariff threats

The US alone consumes about 30 per cent of India's annual jewellery exports and 40 per cent of shrimps and prawns

Early support for social enterprises lacking in India: PwC India Foundation

Corporate social responsibility space waking up to for-profit social enterprises

India falls two slots on global corruption index

Condition of journos worse in corrupt nations, says index

Cloud over e-wallet for exporters, mechanism may miss April 1 deadline

Industry and govt had hit upon the mechanism more than four months ago, as a way to tide over the liquidity crunch faced by traders

Govt scales down estimate of exporters' GST refund claims by Rs 10 bn

Earlier estimate was Rs 65 bn in July-Oct period; revised estimate till Dec is Rs 55 bn; exporters upset over at inconsistency in figures