Page 3 - Foreign Trade Policy

New export strategy must be a result of introspection

The 2015 Foreign Trade Policy Statement said that the government aims to increase India's exports of merchandise and services from $465.9 billion in 2013-14 to approximately $900 billion by 2019-20

Foreign trade policy to focus on long-term strategy to boost exports

Final call on announcement of the policy will be taken by March-end

Myanmar's exports up 15.09% in over 8 months of FY 22-23: Govt data

During the period, the country's imports were higher by 26.19 per cent to $12,325.87 million

Trade settlements in rupee starts with Russia, more likely to join: Report

India is trying to promote trade settlements in rupee with not just Russia, but also Sri Lanka and Mauritius

India's push for free trade negotiations: A status check of ongoing deals

Take a look at the status of the ongoing FTA negotiations by India

India, UAE central banks discuss rupee-dirham trade prospects: Official

The central banks of India and UAE are discussing a concept paper on promoting bilateral trade in rupee and dirham with a view to reduce transaction cost, a top official said on Friday. India's Ambassador to the UAE Sunjay Sudhir said that the concept paper for trade in local currencies was shared by India. The central banks of both the countries will discuss the standard operating procedures and modalities, he told reporters here. The objective of the exercise is to reduce the cost of transactions, he added. India and the UAE had already signed a free trade agreement (FTA) in February to give a fillip to bilateral trade and economic ties. The free trade agreement was aimed at providing significant benefits to Indian as well as UAE businesses, including enhanced market access and reduced tariffs. Following the free trade pact, bilateral trade is expected to increase from the current USD 60 billion to USD 100 billion in the next five years. Bilateral trade between India and the U

What can India gain from the trade pact with Australia?

The Australian Parliament gave its assent to a free trade agreement with India, and amended the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. Let's understand how it will benefit India's foreign trade

Centre pushes for reviving export commissioner posts for boosting trade

The export commissioners will be expected to operate under clear targets to expand exports from their states

Handling external shocks

Following the US Fed's monetary policy lead is not in the interest of emerging economies

Centre allows export incentives for those settling trade in rupee

DGFT makes key amendments to foreign trade policy

Centre allows trade settlement for export promotion schemes in Indian rupee

With the amendment to the Foreign Trade Policy, invoicing, payment, and settlement of trade can now take place in Indian rupee

Foreign trade vital in making India a $30 trillion economy: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said here on Friday that foreign trade would become a truly defining feature that would help India become a USD 30 trillion economy in the Amrit Kaal. "We have reached that inflection point, we are at the cusp, where we are going to take off. If we have the ambition to be at least ten times in the next 25 years...we are looking to cross the USD 30 trillion economy with a per capita GDP of 15,000 dollar," Goyal said. Speaking as the guest of honour after inaugurating the third campus of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade-Kakinada, along with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Goyal noted that foreign trade would become a truly defining feature in the years to come "as we work in the Amrit Kaal in the next 25 years and progress towards a developed India." "Amrit Kaal, leading to the 100 years of Indian Independence, will determine the future of our children and generations to come. You are the main stakeholders in this .

Tussle over secrecy delays trade data compilation by Commerce Dept: Sources

The development comes in the backdrop of India's merchandise exports witnessing 4.8 per cent year-on-year rise to $35.45 billion in September

FTP extension gives time to rethink present policies

The commerce ministry should rethink its strategy of walking away from multilateral/regional trade negotiations and getting into more and more bilateral trade agreements

Best of BS Opinion: Beyond a phrase, India's national priorities, and more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Foreign trade: Going beyond a phrase

India's trade policy needs to expand on what 'self-reliance' means

Foreign trade policy extended by six months amid global headwinds

An FTP is an elaborate policy guideline and a strategy to promote export of goods and services

Govt decides to extend existing Foreign Trade Policy by another six months

The government has decided to postpone the release of the new Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) and extend the existing one by six months on account of global uncertainties and currency fluctuations. The government was scheduled to announce the new FTP by the end of September. The current policy was to end on September 30. Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, Amit Yadav, said there were demands from different quarters, including industry associations and export promotion councils, to extend the policy and not introduce the new one at this time. They have stated that currently there are challenges like global uncertainties and currency fluctuations. There was also a view to align the rollout of the new policy with the new financial year. A notification in this regard will be issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). "We will have to defer the release of the new policy. The existing policy will be continued," Yadav told reporters here on Monday. He added

Govt permits invoicing, payment and settlement of trade in rupee

The commerce ministry on Friday allowed invoicing, payment and settlement of exports and imports in Indian rupee, a move aimed at facilitating trade in the domestic currency. In July, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had asked banks to put in place additional arrangements for export and import transactions in Indian rupees in view of increasing interest of the global trading community in the domestic currency. To align the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) with this decision of the RBI, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) added a new paragraph in the FTP. DGFT is an arm of the ministry which deals with export and import related matters. "Para 2.52 (d) is notified to permit invoicing, payment and settlement of exports and imports in INR (Indian rupee) in sync with RBI's ...circular dated July 11, 2022. This shall come into force with immediate effect," DGFT said in a notification. Accordingly, it said, settlement of trade transactions in INR may also take place through special

Centre considering 100% WFH across all SEZ units, says Piyush Goyal

The move is expected to create employment opportunities in small cities and increase the export of services