Centre, states discuss ways to boost exports

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 17:13

The Commerce Ministry on Wednesday asked states to expedite infrastructure development process and formulate a trade policy in order to boost exports.

'FDI in e-commerce will make India a dumping ground'

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 20:52

Traders on Friday called upon the government not to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in e-commerce as "the platform will be used to make the country a dumping ground".

Commerce Ministry seeks feedback to sort out FDI issues in e-commerce

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 20:22

According to sources, Kant first met officials of various public sector banks on issues over payment mechanism of e-commerce.

Commerce Ministry takes steps to boost pharma exports, sets up committee

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 11:49

Pharmaceutical sector has huge potential in terms of increasing exports, the Commerce Ministry is taking many measures to boost overseas shipments, a ministry official said.

DIPP plans 360-degree media campaign to hard sell India for FDI

Last Updated: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 11:36

The Commerce and Industry Ministry is planning to undertake a "360-degree" media campaign to promote 'Make in India' and attract overseas and domestic investment.

SEZ: ComMin to take up denotification, extension proposals Tuesday

Last Updated: Monday, May 18, 2015, 21:55

The Commerce Ministry will on Tuesday take up 22 proposals of SEZ developers that have approached it to surrender their tax free zones.

No change in stand on retail FDI, says Commerce Minister

Last Updated: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 18:23

Traders body CAIT has also criticised the central government for retaining the retail FDI policy.

Export infra on mind, Commerce Ministry seeks Rs 300 cr from Finance Ministry

Last Updated: Sunday, May 10, 2015, 11:12

Port infrastructure needs to be modernised to reduce transaction costs and boost shipments.

Gold imports up 19.5% at $34.32 billion in FY15

Last Updated: Monday, May 4, 2015, 15:29

Gold imports surged 19.5 percent to reach USD 34.32 billion in 2014-15 due to declining prices and easing of restrictions by the Reserve Bank.

Govt lifts curbs on industrial urea imports

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 21:59

The commerce ministry Tuesday notified the decision to do away with restrictions on imports of industrial and technical grade urea, a move aimed at improving ease of doing business and checking diversion of urea.

Global slowdown impacted India's exports in 2014-15: Sitaraman

Last Updated: Sunday, April 26, 2015, 19:50

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.

ComMin talks of ambitious reforms agenda to push services

Last Updated: Thursday, April 23, 2015, 22:33

The government is working on "an ambitious reforms agenda" to enhance competitiveness and promote quality services in the country, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Thursday.