India's exports dip 5.66% to $20.73 billion in February
The trade deficit for April-February, 2015-16 was estimated at USD 113388.50 million which was lower than the deficit of USD 126298.78 million during April-February, 2014-15.
Mar 15, 2016, 18:11 PM IST
Economic Survey: India's exports may pick up from next fiscal
The survey, tabled in Parliament, also said that the continuance of low commodity prices globally augurs well for sustaining low trade and current account deficit.
Feb 26, 2016, 15:13 PM IST
Exports: 17 out of 30 sectors decline in January
Exports of over half of the sectors, out of the 30 closely monitored by the Commerce Ministry, were in the negative zone in January due to a fall in global prices and demand.
Feb 22, 2016, 20:07 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
India's economy on much higher, stabler footing: FM Jaitley
Amid global uncertainty, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said it is important for India to emerge out of the crisis stronger as it is on a much higher and stabler footing than other nations.
Feb 03, 2016, 17:54 PM IST
Yuan devaluation worrying for Indian exports: Nirmala
Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the devaluation of the yuan will make imports cheaper from China to India.
Jan 08, 2016, 20:13 PM IST
No crisis on export front, no need for alarm, says Govt
Contraction in exports continued for the 12th month in a row in November which saw 24.43 percent decline in merchandise shipments to USD 20.01 billion amid a global demand slowdown.
Dec 22, 2015, 19:37 PM IST
India’s Q2 balance of payments: All you should know
The contraction in CAD was primarily on account of lower trade deficit.
Dec 22, 2015, 18:28 PM IST
Need to create ecosystem to boost exports: FM Jaitley
Concerned over slowing global demand and declining exports, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday underlined the need for creating an ecosystem to boost shipments to the markets overseas.
Nov 27, 2015, 17:49 PM IST
India's exports to outpace China by 2025: HSBC
Global banking major HSBC on Tuesday forecast a strong growth for India's export segment which is projected to outpace China in the period between 2025 and 2050.
Nov 24, 2015, 17:17 PM IST
Asia set to power global trade to $68.5 trillion: HSBC
India also has the potential for strong growth and is projected to outpace China, the report said, adding that the growth in merchandise exports from India is expected to average 6 percent a year in 2025-50 compared with just under 5 percent a year for China.
Nov 24, 2015, 14:48 PM IST
Exports down by 45% despite Narendra Modi's 30 foreign trips: Congress
Congress Wednesday sought to take the sheen out of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's frequent foreign tours, alleging India's exports have dropped by a whooping 45 percent despite him completing 30 foreign visits during his 18-month tenure.
Nov 18, 2015, 22:59 PM IST
Interest subsidy scheme to boost shipments: Exporters
Government's decision to extend the interest subsidy scheme for five years will help in controlling dip in exports and increasing competitiveness of domestic products in the global market.
Nov 18, 2015, 19:51 PM IST
Indian economy moving ahead despite global headwinds: FM Jaitley
FM Jaitley said that an interesting change is taking place in India with the expansion of aspirational class.
Nov 17, 2015, 13:36 PM IST
Govt taking steps to achieve $900 billion exports target: Nirmala Sitharaman
The government is taking steps to increase India's total exports to USD 900 billion by 2020, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Friday.
Nov 13, 2015, 21:03 PM IST
Exports shrink for 10th month in a row, down 24.33% in September to $21.84 billion
The trade gap or trade deficit during April-September 2015-16 has narrowed to USD 67.99 billion as against USD 72.69 billion in the same period last fiscal.
Oct 15, 2015, 19:33 PM IST
India's exports decline by 24.33% in September
Contracting for the tenth month in a row, India's exports plunged by 24.33 percent in September to USD 21.84 billion.
Oct 15, 2015, 18:56 PM IST
Govt assures incentives to boost exports: Exporters
The government has assured that it will soon announce incentives, including extension of interest subsidy scheme, to boost exports, which are in negative zone since December last year, exporters said Wednesday.
Oct 07, 2015, 19:59 PM IST
Exports dip for 9th month in a row; decline 20.66% in August
The significant slump in country's exports is attributed to global slowdown and declining commodity prices worldwide.
Sep 15, 2015, 18:45 PM IST
Govt keeping close watch on rupee movement: Nirmala
Hit by global slowdown, India's exports contracted for the eighth straight month by 10.3 percent in July to USD 23.13 billion, pushing the trade deficit to USD 12.81 billion.
Sep 10, 2015, 18:43 PM IST
