Modi Govt On Chinese Imports
From textiles to furniture, 350 items may face non-tariff barriers
Move is in line with govt's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' objective
 "From textiles to furniture, 350 items may face non-tariff barriers")
Six steps to reduce dependence on Chinese imports: IIM Indore study
Niti Aayog backed paper suggests short- and long-term indigenous production strategies, free-trade agreements
 "Six steps to reduce dependence on Chinese imports: IIM Indore study")
Make Indian manufacturing competitive to curb Chinese imports: R C Bhargava
He also called for a comprehensive understanding of the circumstances and taking informed decisions on the pros and cons of importing from China before being swayed by sentiments
 "Make Indian manufacturing competitive to curb Chinese imports: R C Bhargava")
Why India's automobile, pharma sectors are not ready to wean off China
India relies on China for products such as electronic components and drug ingredients because it cannot make them or source them elsewhere as cheap.
 "Why India's automobile, pharma sectors are not ready to wean off China")
Chinese import containers have started moving from June 23: Chennai port
According to industry estimates, more than 200 containers were held back for a day
 "Chinese import containers have started moving from June 23: Chennai port")
Govt likely to fast-track import restrictions on 371 Chinese goods
From toys and plastic goods to sports items, and furniture - goods worth $127 billion - could be placed under restrictions
 "Govt likely to fast-track import restrictions on 371 Chinese goods")
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.
 "Trade gap with China set to narrow this year: Explained in charts")
Coronavirus: India may impose duties on 100 top Chinese imports
China is India's largest source of imports with $70 billion worth of products reaching Indian markets from Chinese shores
 "Coronavirus: India may impose duties on 100 top Chinese imports")
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
 "As coronavirus asserts itself on the world stage, CII asks for duty cuts")
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
Centre may extend anti-dumping levy on Chinese chemical imports
The DGTR has recommended $79.58 per tonne duty on the imports
 "Centre may extend anti-dumping levy on Chinese chemical imports")
India opts out of RCEP: Axe on Chinese imports, trade deal with US likely
The latest twist in India's policy on foreign trade may, however, benefit the US
 "India opts out of RCEP: Axe on Chinese imports, trade deal with US likely")
