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India's imports from China fall by 27.63% during Apr-Aug this fiscal: Goyal
Value of imports from China stood at $4.98 billion in August and $5.58 in July, according to the data provided by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal
 "India's imports from China fall by 27.63% during Apr-Aug this fiscal: Goyal")
Govt working on setting up single window system for clearances: Goyal
The government is working on setting up a single window system for clearances and approvals of industry, Parliament was informed on Wednesday
 "Govt working on setting up single window system for clearances: Goyal")
Centre working with states for 'One District One Product' plan: Goyal
Goyal said his government is confident of adding manufacturing output worth at least Rs 20 trillion in next five years
 "Centre working with states for 'One District One Product' plan: Goyal")
FIEO concerned over freezing of exporters' bank accounts, seeks govt's help
In a letter, FIEO President Sharad Kumar Saraf said freezing of bank accounts without any investigation is against the principles of natural justice and is causing irreparable damage to exporters
 "FIEO concerned over freezing of exporters' bank accounts, seeks govt's help")
Impose anti-dumping duty on chemical from China, Malaysia, Vietnam: DGTR
DGTR has recommended imposition of anti-dumping duty for five years on 'choline chloride', a chemical imported from China, Malaysia and Vietnam, to guard domestic players from cheap inbound shipments.
 "Impose anti-dumping duty on chemical from China, Malaysia, Vietnam: DGTR")
India waits for US response on mini trade deal of the kind signed with EU
New Delhi continues to push an early-harvest deal, to be followed up with detailed negotiations on a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement
 "India waits for US response on mini trade deal of the kind signed with EU")
Commerce Min reviews extension of anti-dumping duty on Chinese products
Bharat Forge Ltd lodged a complaint with ministry's investigation arm Directorate General of Trade Remedies for review of the duties on imports of front axle beam and steering knuckles from China
 "Commerce Min reviews extension of anti-dumping duty on Chinese products")
July WPI at -0.58%, in negative zone for fourth month on the trot
The steep fall in deflation from June to July slightly reduced the gap between WPI and Consumer Price Index-based inflation
 "July WPI at -0.58%, in negative zone for fourth month on the trot")
WPI inflation falls 0.58% in July, food prices spike: Govt data
Inflation in food articles during July stood at 4.08 per cent, as against 2.04 per cent in June
China extends anti-dumping tariff on Indian fibre optic product for 5 years
China previously slapped an anti-dumping tariff on the same Indian product for five years until mid-August of 2019 and then had a review of the case
 "China extends anti-dumping tariff on Indian fibre optic product for 5 years")
Gadkari to write Commerce Ministry, PM regarding export of PPE kits, masks
Nitin Gadkari said that he will write to Commerce Ministry and Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the export of PPE kits, facial masks and sanitisers
Accreditation scheme launched for prospecting, mining plan consultancies
An accreditation scheme has been launched for prospecting and mining plan preparation agencies, the Commerce and Industry Ministry said on Tuesday.
 "Accreditation scheme launched for prospecting, mining plan consultancies")
Commerce Min suggests expanding MEIS successor scheme to support exporters
But Revenue Department unwilling to increase tax liability under upcoming RoDTEP scheme or expand Rs 9,000 crore MEIS outlay till December
 "Commerce Min suggests expanding MEIS successor scheme to support exporters")
DGTR for anti-dumping duty on Chinese chemical to avert cheap imports
The commerce ministry's investigation arm DGTR has recommended imposition of provisional anti-dumping duty on 'PET resin' chemical from China to guard domestic players from cheap imports.
Goyal slams those decrying promotion of domestic industry under Atmanirbhar
Minister calls for "fair and reciprocal" approach to Indian goods, business among equals; is surprised at criticism of govt for trying to provide level-playing field to Indian enterprises
 "Goyal slams those decrying promotion of domestic industry under Atmanirbhar")
DGTR recommends CVD on certain steel product imports from Indonesia
The Commerce Ministry has recommended imposition of provisional countervailing duty (CVD) on certain steel products from Indonesia to guard domestic manufacturers from subsidised imports.
July exports recovered to 91 per cent of July 2019 levels : Piyush Goyal
Non-gems & jewellery, petroleum exports also rose, picking up significantly towards month-end
Govt to look into concerns of Japanese investors, says Piyush Goyal
Inter-minister group will hear out challenges to investments, and hand hold 50 Japanese companies
 "Govt to look into concerns of Japanese investors, says Piyush Goyal")
PLI scheme to be expanded to furniture, leather sectors as MEIS wounds up
The new scheme would replace the existing Merchandise Exports India Scheme (MEIS), introduced in April 2015
 "PLI scheme to be expanded to furniture, leather sectors as MEIS wounds up")
All PPE export applications rejected as Commerce Ministry revises criteria
After all the export applications for PPE coveralls for rejected, the Commerce Ministry has issued revised procedure and criteria