Imports

China February exports down 25.4%, worst fall since May 2009

Exports fell 25.4 percent from a year earlier, twice as much as markets had feared as demand skidded in all of China`s major markets, while imports slumped 13.8 percent, the 16th straight month of decline.

Mar 08, 2016, 17:16 PM IST

Gold imports up 85% to nearly $3 billion in January

Driven by dip in global prices, India's gold imports increased by 85.16 percent to USD 2.91 billion last month.

Feb 15, 2016, 20:46 PM IST

Exports shrink for 14th straight month, down 13.6% in January to $21 bn

India's exports contracted 13.6 percent in January - 14th month in a row - to USD 21 billion due to a steep fall in shipment of petroleum products and engineering goods amid tepid global demand.

Feb 15, 2016, 19:18 PM IST

China exports, imports slump in January: Customs

Chinese trade slumped in January, authorities said today, as both exports and imports tumbled with feeble domestic and global demand dragging on the world's second-largest economy.

Feb 15, 2016, 17:08 PM IST

Exports contract for 13th consecutive month; dips 15% in December

India's exports contracted for the 13th month in a row, dipping about 15 percent in December to USD 22.2 billion due to steep decline in engineering and petroleum shipments.

Jan 18, 2016, 18:29 PM IST

Foreign e-tailers to rake in Rs 54,700 cr from local shoppers

Despite government's attempt to curtail imports of consumer items, shoppers are likely to buy Rs 54,700 crore worth foreign goods from overseas e-tailers this year, a report said Thursday.

Nov 26, 2015, 23:55 PM IST

Exports shrink for 11th month in a row, down 17.33% in Oct to $21.35 billion

For the 11th month in a row, India's merchandise exports dipped in the month of October by 17.33 percent to USD 21.35 billion mainly due to weak global demands.

Nov 16, 2015, 18:31 PM IST

E-commerce: RBI allows banks to use e-payments for imports

In order to facilitate e-commerce, RBI Thursday permitted banks to enter into pacts with Online Payment Gateway Service Providers (OPGSPs) for import payments.

Sep 24, 2015, 23:13 PM IST

Gold imports jump 140% to $4.95 bn in August

Gold imports more than doubled to USD 4.95 billion in August, driven by dip in global prices and higher domestic demand in view of forthcoming festival season.

Sep 15, 2015, 23:07 PM IST

Govt to import additional 5,000 tons of pulses to control prices

Under pressure to rein in retail prices of pulses that have shot up to Rs 155 per kg, the government today decided to import additional 5,000 tonnes of tur dal to boost domestic availability.

Sep 11, 2015, 22:05 PM IST

India mulls safeguard duty on steel imports

The government is likely to soon impose safeguard duty on imports of certain types of steel as it has found prima-facie evidence that surge in imports is hurting domestic producers.

Sep 08, 2015, 22:49 PM IST

Doubts over Chinese yuan put BOJ in a bind

China`s devaluation of the yuan exposes an undefended flank in the Bank of Japan`s efforts to jolt its flagging economy out of decades of deflation, which rely heavily on a solid pick-up in overseas demand.

Aug 20, 2015, 10:00 AM IST

China yuan devaluation rattles India Inc; cheap imports may rise

With China's move to devalue its currency, engineering and textile exports from India are expected to take a major hit with Chinese goods becoming more competitive.

Aug 12, 2015, 22:39 PM IST

Dip in exports: Govt sets up council for trade promotion

The Union Commerce and Industry Minister will be the chairperson of 'Council for Trade Development and Promotion', while trade/commerce ministers in states and Union Territories will be the members.

Jul 19, 2015, 11:15 AM IST

China's gold imports from Hong Kong drop to eight-month low

China`s net gold imports from main conduit Hong Kong fell to an eight-month low in April, data showed on Thursday, as demand for the precious metal eased amid robust equities.

May 28, 2015, 18:57 PM IST

Gold imports may rise 89% to 100 tonnes in April: GJF

The gold import stood at 53 tonne during April last year, according to data given by The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF).

Apr 20, 2015, 21:03 PM IST

Centre targets acetone imports with anti-dumping duty

The Finance Ministry imposed the duty on Acetone imports based on recommendations of the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping Duty (DGAD) for five years.

Apr 19, 2015, 15:15 PM IST