Anand Sharma for easing gold import norms to check smuggling

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 15:42

Advocating relaxation of gold import norms to check smuggling, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said the government will take action at an appropriate time.

Focus on manufacturing to boost exports: Sharma

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 15:56

"India has to grow in manufacturing led exports because we are not a country very much endowed when it comes to some of the natural resources which need for our economic growth particularly energy.

Another European major to come into multi-brand retail: Sharma

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 15:55

"In multi-brand retail trading, the first (application) has come. There will be more and I think another European major will come," Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said here.

More proposals in multi-brand retail expected: Anand Sharma

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 16:52

After more than a year since multi-brand retail segment was opened to foreign capital, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma Saturday said that more proposals for foreign investments into the sector is expected before the end of the current fiscal.

Expect more global chains in multi-brand retail: Sharma

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 19:20

The UK-based Tesco has applied to the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) for investing USD 110 million to engage in multi-brand retail trading in partnership with Trent Ltd.

India will never compromise on food security: Anand Sharma

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 16:13

After having successfully reached through consensus a trade agreement at the WTO meet, held in Indonesia, India will never compromise on the fundamental issues pertaining to food security, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said.

Bali outcome not to impact food security programme: Sharma

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 15:41

The outcome of the WTO meeting held recently at Bali will not impact the country's food security programme, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma informed Parliament Wednesday.

Anand Sharma meets wife of late Nelson Mandela

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 01:09

Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma on Thursday met Graca Machel, wife of former President South Africa Late Nelson Mandela and conveyed his personal condolences.

WTO deal for farm produce is a win for India's farmers: Anand Sharma

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 20:21

India secured its viewpoint on the issue of food security after four days of tough negotiations.

Major victory at WTO, no threat to food security plan: Anand Sharma

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 20:46

In a major victory for India, the WTO Friday agreed to allow countries to provide subsidy on staple food crops without any threat of punitive action, a concession that salvaged the current round of world trade talks from the brink of collapse.

India approves of draft WTO deal: Anand Sharma

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 19:28

Trade Minister Anand Sharma said on Friday he would endorse a draft trade reform at the World Trade Organization, removing a major obstacle to a deal.

Nelson Mandela`s sacrifices will continue to inspire generations: Anand Sharma

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 16:30

Condoling death of Nelson Mandela, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said world has lost an iconic symbol of freedom and his struggle and sacrifices would continue to inspire generations.