Page 19 - Indian Exports

Rupee slide impacted export-import, inflation differently across periods

There are several reasons for the lack of uniformity, such as depreciation of other currencies, essential nature of crude imports and global fluctuations in energy prices

Indian exporters sitting on large orders after Ukraine conflict: Gadkari

Indian exporters are sitting on large orders as the Russia-Ukraine conflict has sharply increased logistics costs, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Saturday. He said exporters are concerned over availability of containers and port-related issues. "Because of these complications, the industry is not being able to take advantage of such large exporter orders, the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways said at a virtual session organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry-Eastern Region. According to Hellenic Shipping News, worldwide shipping costs have increased 30 per cent year-on-year. Gadkari said the country has to reduce its dependence on crude oil, which is the need of the hour for the industry, and opt for alternative fuel like green hydrogen. The minister said the Centre is in the process of setting up 35 multi-modal logistics parks (MMLP), which would help the Indian exports sector become more competitive in the international market. Gadkari said the MMLPs .

Centre may allow rupee-ruble trade in phases starting with agri, pharma

This will allow Russian importers to pay in rubles and enable Indian exporters to do so in rupees

Strong currency will always be good for exports, says Piyush Goyal

A strong currency reflects the strength of a nation and will support exports, contrary to the general notion that a weak currency supports exports, said Piyush Goyal

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Falling rupee unlikely to shore up India's exports

Uncertainty resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and over how other currencies behave among factors keeping exporter sentiment in check

What does Indian trade stand to lose and gain from Russia-Ukraine conflict?

While our import and export to the two warring nations have been hit adversely, there are some sectors which stand to gain

Red chilli pepper prices surge on crop damage in top exporter India

The prices of red chilli peppers are surging as output in top exporter India is set to drop by a fifth from a year ago, hit by an invasive pest attack and damage from unseasonal rain

Exports rise 22% to $33.8 bn in Feb; trade deficit widens to $21.19 bn

India's exports rose by 22.36 per cent to $33.81 billion in February on account of healthy growth in sectors like engineering, petroleum and chemicals, even as the trade deficit widened to $21.19 bn

India could export $500-bn green energy over 20 years: Mukesh Ambani

RIL chairman said technological progress will make energy affordable on the basis of commercial viability.

Ukraine crisis: Indian exporters delay orders, worry over payment dues

Russia is India's 25th largest trading partner as of 2021-22, with total trade at $9.4 billion during the first three quarters of the current fiscal.

Faulty certification puts India's organic cotton under a cloud

Is the organic cotton exported out of India truly organic? That's a question hanging over the certification of organic cotton

Best of BS Opinion: White vs blue collar, the ease of doing politics & more

Here are the top BS Opinion articles of the day

51 projects sanctioned under Trade Infra for Export Scheme till Jan-end

As many as 51 projects have been sanctioned under the Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) till the end of January and out of that, 13 projects are already completed, Parliament was informed

Exports of marine products jump 35% to $6.1 bn during Apr-Dec 2021

Exports of marine products jumped 35 per cent to $6.1 billion during April-December 2021 as compared with $4.5 billion in the same period of the previous year, the commerce ministry said

Electronic goods exports up by 49% on-year in April-Dec 2021

India's electronic goods exports registered a growth of 49 per cent at $11.0 billion in April-December 2021 compared to $7.4 billion during the same period in 2020, Ministry of Commerce & Industry has said in a statement.

Ambition to reality

Govt's high expectations from electronics exports need work

Centre's vision document sees 10x rise in electronics exports by FY26

Will need mobile device players and Apple Inc vendors to meet the target

India emerges as largest exporters of cucumber, gherkins in the world

India has exported cucumber and gherkins to the tune of 1,23,846 metric tonnes with a value of $114 million during April-October (2020-21)

India, South Korea to discuss market access issues on Tuesday

Exports did not witness a massive jump, despite a free trade agreement between both nations

Exports from STPI units seen at over Rs 5 trn in FY22 despite Omicron wave

The surge in Covid-19 cases driven by Omicron variant is not expected to disrupt the performance of units registered under the STPI scheme with proven remote working protocols already in place