Gold imports decline in September
The imports shrunk 45.62 percent in September to USD 2.057 billion as against USD 3.783 billion in the similar month last year.
Oct 15, 2015, 19:58 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
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
Exports continue to slide for 8th month; dip 10.3% in July
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.
Aug 14, 2015, 19:26 PM IST
India's exports plunge again, clouding growth outlook
Imports in June fell 13.4 percent from a year earlier to USD 33.12 billion, their seventh consecutive decline, chiefly reflecting a slide in prices for oil - India`s top import.
Jul 15, 2015, 19:47 PM IST
Exports fall for 7th straight month, dip 15.82% to $22.2 billion in June
India's exports contracted for the seventh straight month in June, government data showed on Wednesday, marking a 15.82 percent drop year-on-year because of a slump in global demand.
Jul 15, 2015, 19:15 PM IST
Steps to arrest decline in exports should be taken: FIEO
While expressing concern on sharp decline in India's export for May 2015, FIEO Southern Region Chairman, A Shaktivel said that continuous decline in export need to be arrested at any cost.
Jun 17, 2015, 17:06 PM IST
'Removal of benefits in foreign trade policy to hit exports'
Removal of benefits on exports to African countries in the new foreign trade policy will affect shipments of value added products like cotton dyed and printed fabrics, textile industry body said on Tuesday.
Jun 16, 2015, 20:54 PM IST
Trade deficit narrows to 3-month low
India's trade deficit narrowed to a three-month low in May, helped by lower gold imports, bolstering the outlook for its current account balance.
Jun 16, 2015, 13:58 PM IST
Exports dip 20.19% in May; down 6th month in a row
Trade deficit narrowed to a three month low of USD 10.4 billion in the month under review compared with USD 11.23 billion in May 2014, according to data released by the commerce ministry.
Jun 16, 2015, 11:44 AM IST
India concerned over pace of deciding agenda for next WTO meet
India on Tuesday expressed concern over slow progress in finalising the agenda for the Nairobi ministerial meeting of WTO members in December to resolve pending issues of Doha round.
May 12, 2015, 16:36 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
FTP proposes new institutions to boost global trade
The new Foreign Trade Policy unveiled today proposed setting up of a host of institutions, including Trade Council and National Committee on Trade Facilitation, to improve India's share in global trade and implement of WTO obligations.
Apr 01, 2015, 21:09 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
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
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
