'Weak exports to hit growth by 0.40% in 2015'

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 13:59

A slowdown in exports is likely to bring down India's growth rate by 0.40 percentage point in 2015, a report by global brokerage firm HSBC has said.

High standard products important to access discerning markets: Kher

Last Updated: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 14:22

The government on Thursday asked the industry to manufacture and fix high standard for accessing discerning markets and enhance competitiveness of goods.

India-China trade deficit swells 34% to $48 billion

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 16:50

Trade deficit between India and China increased about 34 percent to USD 48.43 billion in 2014-15 from USD 36.21 billion in the previous fiscal, Parliament was told Wednesday.

Govt proposes mechanisms to address exporters issues

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2015, 17:24

The government has proposed two institutional mechanisms to address issues facing exporters and engage in regular communication with stakeholders, Parliament was informed on Friday.

New national textiles policy being finalised: Govt

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2015, 17:18

Government on Friday said the new national textiles policy, which aims at boosting exports from the sector, is being finalised.

'Global slowdown, steep fall in oil prices impacted exports'

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2015, 15:26

The country's exports dipped by 1.2 percent to USD 310.5 billion in 2014-15.

Global shifts leave India's exporters exposed to lofty rupee

Last Updated: Monday, April 27, 2015, 11:24

The rupee has climbed to heights seen only once before in the past decade, as measured against the currencies of the country`s trading partners. Unlike past periods of strength, it has exporters reeling.

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.

'Exporters need to focus on non-trade barriers to boost biz'

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 14:37

Exporters are facing non-trade barriers and they need to focus on them to enhance their product competitiveness in the global market as well as boost shipments, a senior Commerce Ministry official said on Wednesday.