Rita Teaotia

Exemptions, incentives and GST don't go together: Commerce Secretary

Commerce secretary Rita Teaotia on Saturday told the exporting community that exemptions and incentives, which were being given for promoting exports would go away once the GST was in place.

Aug 20, 2016, 17:09 PM IST

Govt to take steps to expedite clearances for exports, imports

Concerned over procedural delays in exports and imports, the government has decided to initiate a joint exercise by officials from the ministries of finance and shipping for expediting the clearance process.

Mar 22, 2016, 19:10 PM IST

India-EU trade pact: Negotiators discuss outstanding issues

Chief negotiators of India and EU Monday took stock of "outstanding issues", including duty cut on automobiles and movement of professionals, that have held up talks on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA).

Jan 18, 2016, 22:20 PM IST

Govt working on various fronts to push up exports: Comm Secy

Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia said the ministry is focusing on exports sectors with a huge potential such as pharmaceuticals, ready-made garments, leather, gems and jewellery, chemicals and agro-chemicals.

Aug 20, 2015, 19:31 PM IST