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Fearing WTO backlash, govt puts on hold textile PLI export targets

Govt officials say they are cautious as they don't want to be trapped in the WTO quagmire

Exports surge 45.8% in Aug to $33 bn; trade deficit widens to $13.8 bn

Merchandise imports continued to widen at $47.09 billion in August

Top headlines: Aug exports rise 46%; US consumer price growth cools

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Sign FTAs with US, EU for helping domestic exporters: Parl panel to govt

The government should iron out the issues hindering the signing of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the US and the EU nations: panel

Govt to release incentive arrears worth Rs 56,027 crore to exporters

Clearing their dues has been a long-standing demand of exporters

Time for hustle

Old established production arrangements have broken down, there are new opportunities

APEDA signs MoU with ICAR-IIMR to boost millet exports

APEDA on Friday inked an MoU with ICAR-Indian Institute of Millet Research for increasing exports through quality production and processing

Exports rise 45% to $33 bn in August; trade deficit at four-month high

This, despite a 45% YoY spike in shipment values; non-oil, non-bullion import growth was 34% YoY

India to export Covid vaccines after its public health needs are met: Govt

The Centre on Thursday said India would start exporting Covid-19 vaccines after its public health needs are met

SC seeks Centre's response on PIL on duty evasion in China iron exports

The Supreme Court Thursday asked the Centre to file its response in two weeks to a PIL seeking a direction to the CBI to register an FIR and probe the alleged duty evasion by 61 iron exporting firms including Essar Steel and Jindal Steel & Power in exporting iron ore to China since 2015. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana, which was initially of the view that a fresh petition was needed to be filed after withdrawing the present one, later asked the Centre to file its counter affidavit on the PIL filed by lawyer M L Sharma in his personal capacity. This is a serious matter if correct, the bench, also comprising Justice Surya Kant, said. Initially, the bench asked the lawyer to file a fresh petition dealing with the specific roles of companies which have been made parties to the PIL. Sharma said the bench, headed by the then CJI S A Bobde, had considered his submissions while issuing notice on the plea on January 15 this year. Earlier, he had said that the companies be ...

Enabling exports

Taxes paid by exporters should be refunded swiftly

India rice rates at 4-1/2-year low on weak demand, high shipping costs

Top exporter India's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $352 to $356 per tonne this week, down from last week's $354 to $358

Afghanistan: Taliban stopped exports, imports from India, says FIEO DG

Ajay Sahai says Taliban has stopped the movement of cargo through the transit routes of Pakistan, thereby stopping imports from the country

Govt puts curbs on export of Covid-19 rapid antigen testing kits

The government on Monday imposed restrictions on export of Covid-19 rapid antigen testing kits amid several experts warning of a possible third wave of the coronavirus pandemic

Apparel exports to major markets increasing at healthy pace: AEPC

Apparel exports to major markets such as US, Europe, others are recording healthy growth and sector would contribute significantly in achieving India's $400 bn exports target for current fiscal year

At $35 billion in July, India records highest-ever monthly exports

Outbound shipments grew by nearly 50 per cent over July 2020, which can be partly attributed to a favourable base

Covid-19 vaccine export ban 'very bad' move: SII chairman Cyrus Poonawalla

Cyrus Poonawalla, chairman of SII, on Friday termed the ban on Covid-19 vaccine exports imposed by the Union government a very bad move, saying it put his company,in a difficult situation

Strong Q1 show, favourable outlook to support Bharat Forge stock

Company's outperformance in Q1 was due to strong exports, margin gains

Sundram Fasteners posts Rs 120 cr Q1 net profit vs Rs 25 cr year-ago loss

The company's total revenue from operations trebled to Rs 1,112.4 crore from 373.2 crore a year ago

RoDTEP tax refund rates likely by Friday, says Commerce Secretary

The scheme will ensure that exporters receive refunds on the embedded taxes and duties previously non-recoverable