Exports slip 6.8% in July; gold imports more than halve
After rising for the first time in 18 months in June, exports shrank again in July, contracting 6.84 percent due to decline in shipments of engineering goods and petroleum products.
Aug 12, 2016, 20:56 PM IST
Good news for exporters! Government eases norm for availing export benefits
In a move towards easing of doing business in the country, the government has done away with the norm that mandates exporters to submitting the landing certificate of goods to avail benefits under Merchandise Exports India Scheme (MEIS).
May 06, 2016, 14:12 PM IST
India's export to stay weak in FY17: Ind-Ra
Country's export is likely to stay weak this fiscal as global economies struggle to stabilise, India Ratings and Research said on Tuesday.
Govt widens export funding to Iran to Rs 3,000 crore
The Cabinet on Wednesday more than tripled the funding for exports to Iran to Rs 3,000 crore through the Export Development Fund (EDF) of the Exim Bank with a view to improving bilateral trade and strategic ties.
Apr 06, 2016, 17:23 PM IST
US to 'look at' export controls to help Indian firms: Barack Obama
President Barack Obama Sunday promised to "look at" export controls to make sure Indian firms have the same access to American technologies as "closest allies" and expressed the hope that the new year will see deals for the US companies to build new reactors in India.
Jan 24, 2016, 18:56 PM IST
Exports contract for 13th month in a row in Dec '15; gold imports rise to $3.8 bn
Imports too plunged 3.88 percent to USD 33.9 billion in December.
Jan 18, 2016, 12:44 PM IST
After a year of slide, exports to look up in 2016
After remaining in the negative zone throughout this year battered by demand slowdown, India's exports are expected to show improvement in 2016.
Dec 27, 2015, 11:46 AM IST
Govt provides Rs 3,000 cr duty benefits to boost exports
FIEO Director General Ajay Sahai said that Rs 3,000 crore incentive would help Indian exporters at this challenging time.
Oct 30, 2015, 22:22 PM IST
Declining exports: ComMin to hold exporters meet on Oct 7
Worried over continued decline in exports, the Commerce Ministry will hold a meeting of exporters on October 7 to discuss ways to contain the dip in the outbound shipments.
Sep 28, 2015, 19:39 PM IST
India's exports to be hit by yuan devaluation: FIEO
"The devaluation will affect India's exports not only to China but to other countries also with increasing competitiveness of Chinese exports.
Aug 12, 2015, 00:32 AM IST
'Fall in global demand, dip in oil prices impacting exports'
Fall in global demand, dip in oil prices and appreciation of rupee against euro are some of the main reasons for decline in India's exports, Parliament was informed on Friday.
Jul 24, 2015, 15:55 PM IST
Iran deal could help India boost exports by over a third: Trade body
India`s exports to Iran could jump by over a third to $6 billion this fiscal year as an easing of sanctions against Tehran would help boost sales of agricultural commodities though competition for non-farm items would rise, a leading trade body said.
Jul 14, 2015, 23:15 PM IST
India seeks to expand marine food exports to Africa
A 50-member delegation from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry participated in Africa's biggest trade fair - the South African international trade exhibition (SAITEX) - that started here today.
Jun 22, 2015, 08:26 AM IST
Govt proposes mechanisms to address exporters issues
The government has proposed two institutional mechanisms to address issues facing exporters and engage in regular communication with stakeholders, Parliament was informed on Friday.
May 08, 2015, 17:24 PM IST
New national textiles policy being finalised: Govt
Government on Friday said the new national textiles policy, which aims at boosting exports from the sector, is being finalised.
May 08, 2015, 17:18 PM IST
Exports dip by 15.02% in February; trade deficit at 17-month low
Exports in February declined by 15.02 percent to USD 21.545 billion while imports were also down 15.65 percent to USD 28.39 billion leaving the trade deficit at a 17-month low of USD 6.8 billion.
Mar 13, 2015, 18:16 PM IST
'Take steps to promote women entrepreneurs in MSME sector'
Easy availability of credit and a marketing platform for products are some of the measures that government should take to promote women entrepreneurs in the MSME sector, says a report by think-tank CUTS International.
Feb 11, 2015, 19:00 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
Exports to US, EU to rise over three years: Crisil
A shift in Chinese policies from exports to domestic consumption, which results in a rise in wages and incomes, and making the exports less competitive, will also help India.
Aug 11, 2014, 16:17 PM IST
June Exports rise 10.22% to $26.4 bn
The gold imports surged 65.13 percent to USD 3.12 billion in June.
Jul 16, 2014, 11:58 AM IST
