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.

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.

PM Modi's China trip: Trade gap, market access on the table

Last Updated: Friday, April 24, 2015, 19:36

India will take up the issue of a widening trade deficit and greater market access for domestic products during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to China later this month, a top commerce ministry official said.

South Korea seeks expansion of free trade pact with India

Last Updated: Thursday, April 23, 2015, 14:36

South Korea, with which India has trade deficit of over USD 8 billion, has sought widening of the scope of free trade agreement by including more products under the pact.

'Global slowdown hits Indian exports'

Last Updated: Friday, April 17, 2015, 21:24

Persistent slowdown in global markets has hit Indian exports which fell sharply by 21 percent in March, the industry said Friday.

Exports dip sharply in March; 2014-15 target missed

Last Updated: Friday, April 17, 2015, 18:44

Falling exports and an increase in gold imports have widened the trade deficit to four-month high of USD 11.79 billion in March.

Trade deficit widens to $137 billion in FY15

Last Updated: Friday, April 17, 2015, 18:05

India’s exports contracted by 21.06 percent to USD 23.95 billion, while imports also fell by 13.44 percent to USD 35.74 billion in March.

FTP proposes new institutions to boost global trade

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 21:09

The new Foreign Trade Policy unveiled today proposed setting up of a host of institutions, including Trade Council and National Committee on Trade Facilitation, to improve India's share in global trade and implement of WTO obligations.

Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20: Key Highlights

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 18:43

Highlights of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20.

Govt eyes $900 billion exports by 2020; sops for exporters in FTP

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 18:28

Unlike the annual reviews of the past, the FTP will be reviewed after two-and-half years to ensure continuity in the trade policy.

Modi govt unveils new Foreign Trade Policy

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 16:08

The FTP has extended interest subsidy scheme and other incentives for labour intensive sectors such as leather and handicrafts.

New FTP to be unveiled tomorrow; sops for exporters likely

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 14:10

The FTP, which is being announced at a time when India's exports are declining, may extend interest subsidy scheme and other incentives for labour intensive sectors such as leather and handicrafts.