Strong India rupee stings Modi's export ambitions,
Ajit Lakha, who runs a mid-sized garment export business in the north Indian textile hub of Ludhiana, prays daily before leaving for work that the rupee will weaken and the euro recover to cut the losses he is taking on his overseas sales.
Apr 27, 2015, 03:25 AM IST
Exports likely to remain below $300 bn in FY16: FIEO
The country's exports in 2014-15 fiscal stood at USD 310.5 billion. India had set a target of USD 340 billion for 2014-15.
Apr 22, 2015, 21:33 PM IST
'Global slowdown hits Indian exports'
Persistent slowdown in global markets has hit Indian exports which fell sharply by 21 percent in March, the industry said Friday.
Apr 17, 2015, 21:24 PM IST
India may fall way short of 2014-15 exports target
India is likely to miss the exports target of USD 340 billion set for 2014-15, falling short of the mark by almost 8 percent at around USD 314 billion, a top official said.
Apr 10, 2015, 16:29 PM IST
'No Board of Trade meeting before FTP'
"There will be no such meeting this time. All the work is over for the FTP. The ministry has consulted all the stakeholders for the policy," a senior official told PTI.
Mar 29, 2015, 11:12 AM IST
'Direct FTP export incentives to 3 nations for better results'
Incentives in the new foreign trade policy (FTP), to be unveiled by month-end or first week of April, should focus on only three nations for boosting exports, traders body FIEO said today.
Mar 08, 2015, 10:38 AM IST
After sluggish 2014, India awaits 'promising' 2015 for exports
The overall exports during the first ten months of calendar year 2014 stood at about USD 270 billion.
Dec 15, 2014, 11:13 AM IST
India, Russia trade may touch USD 15 billion by 2015: FIEO
Currently, the two-way commerce between the countries stood at around USD 10 billion.
Sep 28, 2014, 11:28 AM IST
India's exports to reach $750 billion by 2018-19: FIEO
India's exports are expected to reach USD 750 billion by 2018-19 with improvement in the global trade scenario, apex exporters body FIEO said on Thursday.
Aug 21, 2014, 16:22 PM IST
Exports poised to cross $350 bn target this fiscal: FIEO
Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) Monday said the country's exports can surpass the USD 350-billion target this fiscal as growth in the manufacturing sector is expected to pick up pace.
Aug 18, 2014, 20:42 PM IST
Foreign trade policy 2014-19 very soon: Kher
The Commerce and Industry Ministry is expected to announce "soon" the new five-year foreign trade policy (2014-19) as it seeks to boost manufacturing and exports, among other things.
Aug 12, 2014, 14:29 PM IST
NASSCOM, FIEO projects will create more jobs: Mamata
Welcoming the proposals of NASSCOM and FIEO in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said these projects will create more jobs and opportunities for the youth and entrepreneurs in the state.
Jul 19, 2014, 22:31 PM IST
Exports likely to grow further on global demand, budget push
Buoyed by the double digit growth in outbound shipments in June, exporters today said the momentum was likely to continue in the coming months on the back of higher demand helped by an uptick in global economies and measures announced in the Union Budget.
Jul 16, 2014, 18:32 PM IST
Exports, manufacturing require Budget's focus: FIEO
Reducing the cost of credit for traders and boosting exports as well as manufacturing require special attention in the forthcoming Budget 2014-15, exporters' body FIEO said Wednesday.
Jul 02, 2014, 23:36 PM IST
Balance inflation-growth trade off, lower cost of trade: FIEO
Exporters body FIEO has laid out the five major challenges confronting the Finance Minister in the upcoming Budget, which include balancing inflation-growth tradeoff, lowering cost of credit and stimulating manufacturing, among others
Jul 02, 2014, 21:03 PM IST
Iraq unrest may lead to $15-20/bbl rise in oil price in 2 mths
Exporters body FIEO on Wednesday said the unabated turmoil in Iraq may lead to a spike in oil prices by USD 15 to 20 a barrel in the next couple of months, adding to inflation woes and jacking up India's oil import bill.
Jun 18, 2014, 21:11 PM IST
