export promotion councils

Govt reaches out to exporters on inputs to push shipments

The Commerce Ministry Tuesday asked exporters to come up with specific suggestions which could be taken up with various ministries, including Finance, to improve ease of doing business and boost waning exports.

Feb 02, 2016, 21:44 PM IST

Government enhances duty drawback rates to boost exports

The government today raised duty refund rates on a host of items, including iron, steel, garments and marine products with a view to promoting exports which are on a decline for the past 11 months.

Nov 16, 2015, 21:32 PM IST

Modi for impetus to exports, promotion councils for states

The states will soon be allowed to form their own Export Promotion Councils, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday as he underscored the need for the Centre and states to work in tandem to give a fresh thrust to exports.

Aug 16, 2014, 15:45 PM IST