'Talks on India-EU free trade pact to start from August'
After a gap of two years, India and the European Union will resume negotiations in August on the proposed free trade agreement for boosting two-way commerce and investment.
Jun 29, 2015, 15:48 PM IST
SEZ: ComMin to take up denotification, extension proposals Tuesday
The Commerce Ministry will on Tuesday take up 22 proposals of SEZ developers that have approached it to surrender their tax free zones.
May 18, 2015, 21:55 PM IST
Secys, former RBI Dy Guv in race for TRAI chairmanship
Secretaries in key ministries, retired bureaucrats and a former RBI Deputy Governor are in the race for the post of chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
May 05, 2015, 21:20 PM IST
Rising gold imports no cause for alarm: Kher
The government on Wednesday said rising amount of gold imports is no cause for an "alarm" and action will be taken at an appropriate time.
Apr 22, 2015, 14:29 PM IST
Iran keen to increase tea, medicine imports from India: Kher
During the recent visit of Commerce Secretary Rajeev Kher to Tehran, both the sides deliberated on ways to enhance trade in the two commodities.
Apr 14, 2015, 17:16 PM IST
Commerce Ministry ups vigilance to stop info leak
To check leak of key information, the Commerce Ministry has asked its officers to clamp down on unauthorised persons loitering around their departments and also keep a track on personnel carrying the files from sections to officers.
Apr 12, 2015, 13:16 PM IST
Iran proposes free trade agreement with India: Kher
Expecting the removal of trade sanctions imposed on it by western nations, Iran has proposed a free trade agreement with India to boost bilateral trade and investment.
Apr 10, 2015, 16:06 PM IST
Make products competitive sans subsidies, doles: Kher to Ind
Cautioning Indian industry on the changing global trade scenario, government on Thursday asked it to enhance product competitiveness in the international market without seeking "subsidies" and "doles".
Apr 02, 2015, 16:19 PM IST
India, Lanka discuss FTA implementation, trade issues
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit here, India and Sri Lanka have discussed the implementation of a free trade pact and stepping up economic cooperation while addressing issues of trade imbalance.
Mar 06, 2015, 13:17 PM IST
Commerce Ministry seeks cut in gold import duty
With a decline in gold imports, Commerce Ministry has sought reduction in import duty on gold, a step that could boost exports and manufacturing of gems and jewellery.
Feb 26, 2015, 12:27 PM IST
SEZ board to meet after five months on Feb 20
After a gap of about five months, the Board of Approval (BoA) headed by Commerce Secretary Rajeev Kher will take up different proposals related to special economic zones in the country on February 20.
Feb 06, 2015, 16:47 PM IST
'Change perspective on protection to make India manufacturing hub'
Commerce Secretary Rajeev Kher said that Indian industry must enhance competitiveness and align themselves with the modern elements of international trade by promoting and integrating with the global value chains.
Dec 20, 2014, 18:53 PM IST
India seeking access for its IT sector in Chinese market
India is making all efforts to get market access for its showpiece IT sector in the Chinese state enterprises, Commerce Secretary Rajeev Kher has said.
Dec 17, 2014, 12:15 PM IST
Govt looking at more ideas to enhance services exports: Kher
Emphasising on the need to become more competitive in services in the global market, government on Wednesday said it is looking at 'more ideas' in the forthcoming foreign trade policy so as to increase exports.
Nov 12, 2014, 16:31 PM IST
India to sign free trade agreement with Asean soon: Kher
India on Wednesday said it has received the free trade agreements on services and investments with ASEAN and it will "shortly" sign the pact.
Sep 03, 2014, 13:04 PM IST
Govt cancels 27 SEZs; gives time to 18 to execute projects
The government has cancelled its approvals to 27 special economic zones, including Emaar MGF Land Ltd and SAIL Salem SEZ, while giving more time to 18 others to execute their projects.
Aug 14, 2014, 14:59 PM IST
Foreign trade policy 2014-19 very soon: Kher
The Commerce and Industry Ministry is expected to announce "soon" the new five-year foreign trade policy (2014-19) as it seeks to boost manufacturing and exports, among other things.
Aug 12, 2014, 14:29 PM IST
Govt keeping close watch on onion, milk prices
With onion and milk prices showing an upward cue, the government today said it is closely watching the trend and will take appropriate steps to ensure adequate availability of these commodities in the domestic market.
Jun 11, 2014, 20:47 PM IST
Commerce Min not looking at hiking import duty on sugar
The Commerce Ministry is not looking at hiking import duty on sugar as it has not yet received any proposal in this regard, a top official said Wednesday.
Jun 11, 2014, 19:36 PM IST
Commerce Ministry for easing of gold import norms
The Commerce Ministry on Wednesday pitched for easing of gold import norms to increase the availability of the metal in the domestic market and boost exports.
Jun 11, 2014, 19:09 PM IST
