India, Sweden to explore areas of cooperation in trade

Last Updated: Thursday, January 15, 2015, 19:55

Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Sweden later this month to identify areas of closer economic cooperation between the countries.

NITI Aayog critics ignorant of facts, says Sitharaman

Last Updated: Sunday, January 4, 2015, 17:45

"With the new set of changes, the state governments no longer need to have a begging attitude and instead take independent steps for development," said Sitharaman at an event late Saturday.

Make in India concept to change people's mindset: Nirmala Sitharaman

Last Updated: Sunday, January 4, 2015, 16:41

She said that state governments and the corporate sector were important stake holders in improving the country's growth rate.

India asks RCEP members to focus on value addition in services

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 23:09

India has asked RCEP members, including ASEAN nations, China and Korea, to focus on value addition in services, besides working towards to improving investment climate to spur trade and boost growth in the region.

There is 'good buzz' around business ecosystem: Sitharaman

Last Updated: Friday, November 28, 2014, 13:20

Noting that steps were being taken to improve the overall business environment, Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today said there is "generally good buzz" around the ecosystem after the new government came to power.

'India to protect interest of poor, farmers in WTO Bali meet'

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 19:42

As per the WTO norms, a developing nation can provide food subsidy of up to 10 percent of the total farm output.

Anand Sharma declines Modi`s invitation for Patel statue function

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 21:13

Commerce Minister Anand Sharma on Tuesday declined Narendra Modi`s invitation for an event on Sardar Patel.

Negative list for trade with India to be phase out by Dec: Pak

Last Updated: Thursday, September 6, 2012, 14:59

The negative list regime for trade with India will be phased out by December after the move is approved by the federal cabinet, Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim has said.

'Indian economy strong, will continue to attract investments'

Last Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 20:35

Brushing aside the concerns over impact of the proposed changes tax laws, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Sunday said Indian economy is strong and exuded confidence that foreign investments will continue to flow into the country.

China FX rate within reasonable level: Commerce Minister

Last Updated: Monday, November 7, 2011, 09:21

China's yuan exchange rate is within a "basically reasonable level," and it is not the root cause of the China-US trade imbalance, Commerce Minister Chen Deming said in remarks published on Monday.

Raj: BJP objects to Pak minster meeting people

Last Updated: Monday, October 3, 2011, 00:12

Rajasthan unit of BJP accused Pak Commerce Mins Makhdoom Amin Fahim of holding a meeting with people from border districts of Barmer and Jaisailmer.

India, Pak agrees to boost trade, take it to $6 bn

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 21:39

India and Pakistan Wednesday agreed to "normalise" their economic relations, setting an ambitious target of more than doubling bilateral trade to USD six billion within three years.