'Global slowdown, steep fall in oil prices impacted exports'
The country's exports dipped by 1.2 percent to USD 310.5 billion in 2014-15.
May 08, 2015, 15:26 PM IST
Global shifts leave India's exporters exposed to lofty rupee
The rupee has climbed to heights seen only once before in the past decade, as measured against the currencies of the country`s trading partners. Unlike past periods of strength, it has exporters reeling.
Apr 27, 2015, 11:24 AM IST
Global slowdown impacted India's exports in 2014-15: Sitaraman
India failed to meet the exports target of USD 340 billion set for 2014-15 due to economic slowdown in many countries, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitaraman said Sunday.
Apr 26, 2015, 19:50 PM IST
'Exporters need to focus on non-trade barriers to boost biz'
Exporters are facing non-trade barriers and they need to focus on them to enhance their product competitiveness in the global market as well as boost shipments, a senior Commerce Ministry official said on Wednesday.
Apr 22, 2015, 14:37 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
Exports dip sharply in March; 2014-15 target missed
Falling exports and an increase in gold imports have widened the trade deficit to four-month high of USD 11.79 billion in March.
Apr 17, 2015, 18:44 PM IST
Trade deficit widens to $137 billion in FY15
India’s exports contracted by 21.06 percent to USD 23.95 billion, while imports also fell by 13.44 percent to USD 35.74 billion in March.
Apr 17, 2015, 18:05 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
Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20: Key Highlights
Highlights of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20.
Apr 01, 2015, 18:43 PM IST
Govt eyes $900 billion exports by 2020; sops for exporters in FTP
Unlike the annual reviews of the past, the FTP will be reviewed after two-and-half years to ensure continuity in the trade policy.
Apr 01, 2015, 18:28 PM IST
India aims to raise exports to $900 billion by 2019-20
India aims to raise its exports to USD 900 billion by fiscal year 2019-20, the government said in a statement on Wednesday.
Apr 01, 2015, 17:31 PM IST
Modi govt unveils new Foreign Trade Policy
The FTP has extended interest subsidy scheme and other incentives for labour intensive sectors such as leather and handicrafts.
Apr 01, 2015, 16:08 PM IST
New FTP to be unveiled tomorrow; sops for exporters likely
The FTP, which is being announced at a time when India's exports are declining, may extend interest subsidy scheme and other incentives for labour intensive sectors such as leather and handicrafts.
Mar 31, 2015, 14:10 PM IST
Govt to bring out strategy paper on boosting textile exports
Falling for the third straight month, exports declined steeply by over 15 percent to USD 21.54 billion in February.
Mar 25, 2015, 17:21 PM IST
Foreign Trade Policy soon: Nirmala
The government will soon unveil the much-delayed Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) which is expected to roll out steps to boost exports.
Mar 23, 2015, 18:14 PM IST
India's exports up 0.88% in Apr-Feb
India's imports during April-February also went up by 0.70 percent to USD 411.80 billion, Sitharaman said.
Mar 18, 2015, 15:20 PM IST
Trade deficit falls to 10-month low of $9.43 billion in December
India's trade deficit declined to 10-month low of USD 9.43 billion in December mainly on account of falling imports due to slump in crude prices, though exports too have come down.
Jan 15, 2015, 19:36 PM IST
Trade deficit dips to 10-month low in December
India's trade deficit dipped by 44 percent to 10-month low of USD 9.43 billion in December last year.
Jan 15, 2015, 18:09 PM 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
New foreign trade policy under consultation: Govt
A new foreign trade policy (FTP) is under consultation and finalisation, government said Wednesday.
Dec 10, 2014, 15:42 PM IST
