Page 17 - Imports

Adopt a strategic posture on trade

The fact is that India's mood on tra­de, particularly imports, has sou­red over the last five or six years

Countries prod firms to reduce dependence on China, but find few takers

Even after the coronavirus derailed trade, few want to leave China's skilled workforce and efficient suppliers of raw materials to move to other countries

After Oppo factory protest, 'boycott China' call puts firms on high alert

Several right-wing groups, led by the Hindu Raksha Dal (HRD), are preparing to unleash more protest movements.

Slowing Chinese imports may delay automakers' electric vehicle target

Support from Centre on alternative fuel technologies and batteries holds key

Trade gap with China set to narrow this year: Explained in charts

Imports from the northern neighbour have been on the wane since 2017-18 when it had peaked to $76 bn.

Kicking the import habit: Can India grab a $200-bn business opportunity

PM Modi's call for a self-reliant India, free of its dependence on imports, means opportunity for the domestic industry. But there are many questions that need to be answered, writes Sai Manish

Japan's exports decline most since 2009 as Covid-19 hits US-bound shipments

The trade data came a day after the Bank of Japan increased its support through lending schemes for struggling businesses to $1 trillion.

Centre looks to nudge more MSMEs into manufacturing to reduce imports

Sources across ministries confirmed that Narendra Modi's call to "go vocal for local" will be achieved through a host of measures, running into the dozens, and will focus on long-term goals.

As coronavirus asserts itself on the world stage, CII asks for duty cuts

India's imports from China stood at $70 billion in 2018-19, with the neighbouring country being its biggest source of merchandise

Coronavirus: FM takes stock of trade issues, sees no impact on prices

The development comes in the wake of issues surrounding imports from and exports to China even as the Coronavirus outbreak grips that country

Exports contract for sixth straight month, trade deficit shoots up

While imports contracted by 0.7 per cent, the rate of fall was significantly lower than the 8.9 per cent contraction in inbound trade seen in December

Copper, paperboard, RBD imports to decline on stringent 'rules of origin'

In Budget 2020, FM emphasised the need to strengthen 'rules of origin' under the FTA to curb import from non-producing (trading) countries

Govt plans restrictions on imports of products categorised as 'others'

Piyush Goyal said India is facing 'big' problem in imports of a category called "others" and in that category, all sorts of stuff is being imported into the country

Govt will put restrictions to check imports under 'others' category: Goyal

Goyal said India is facing 'big' problem in the country's imports of a category called "others" and in that category, all sorts of stuff is being imported into the country

Govt considering mandatory licensing regulations for unknown imports

Through the move, the commerce department plans to restrict imports costing an estimated Rs 4 trillion, primarily from China

To benefit farmers, Govt fixes min import price of Rs 200 per kg on peas

It also said that the imports are allowed only through Kolkata sea port. Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) is a term used in global trade parlance

12 hours to 12 minutes: Customs clearance to take the swift route

The move will result in significant savings in cost and time and help further improve India's ranking in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business index

Ocean freight IGST: Importers move Delhi and Mumbai high courts

When the basic customs duty and IGST are already paid on the CIF value, argue the petitioners, why should there be another tax on the ocean freight element

FM announces new tax refund scheme to help remove export uncertainty

From the next year, the Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) will replace the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) for all exported goods except textiles

Low imports cast shadow on industry growth; no recovery soon, say experts

Non-oil, non-gold imports contract for 9th straight month in July