Com & Ind Min seeks imposition of import duty on cement

Last Updated: Monday, March 2, 2015, 13:58

The Commerce and Industry Ministry today sought imposition of import duty on cement in order to boost exports from the country and provide a level playing field to domestic manufacturers of the commodity.

Commerce Ministry seeks cut in gold import duty

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 12:27

With a decline in gold imports, Commerce Ministry has sought reduction in import duty on gold, a step that could boost exports and manufacturing of gems and jewellery.

Traders can quickly get export, import number to start biz

Last Updated: Monday, February 16, 2015, 16:09

Seeking to streamline the procedure, the Commerce Ministry has put in place an online system for instant generation of import-export code on submission of documents.

Budget: Commerce Minister wants Rs 100 cr Project Development Fund

Last Updated: Monday, February 16, 2015, 16:07

The Commerce Ministry has sought setting up of a Project Development Fund with an initial corpus of Rs 100 crore to boost project exports from the country.

Commerce Ministry seeks withdrawal of MAT, DDT on SEZ in Budget

Last Updated: Friday, February 13, 2015, 15:24

The Commerce Ministry has sought a re-look at the taxation regime for the special economic zones (SEZs) in the forthcoming Budget to boost exports and investments.

ComMin, DIPP not for multiple depts regulating e-commerce

Last Updated: Thursday, February 12, 2015, 14:49

The Commerce and Industry Ministry has turned down a proposal of the Consumer Affairs Ministry to bring e-commerce sector under the purview of nine different departments saying it would create problems for the investors.

ComMin for action plan to improve productivity

Last Updated: Sunday, February 8, 2015, 13:01

The Commerce and Industry Ministry has suggested that government departments, including public sector units, formulate action plan to improve productivity in line with the 'Zero Defect Zero Effect' call given by the Prime Minister.

Ease of doing biz: Exporters can use credit cards to pay fee

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 3, 2015, 13:37

To further improve the ease of doing business in India, the Commerce Ministry is taking steps that include allowing exporters and importers to make the payment of fee through debit or credit cards.

Commerce Ministry calls meeting with jewellers on gold import issues

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 6, 2015, 20:24

The Commerce Ministry has called a meeting of gems and jewellery exporters Wednesday to discuss issues regarding gold imports for the sector.

'Change perspective on protection to make India manufacturing hub'

Last Updated: Saturday, December 20, 2014, 18:53

Commerce Secretary Rajeev Kher said that Indian industry must enhance competitiveness and align themselves with the modern elements of international trade by promoting and integrating with the global value chains.

Anand Sharma reviews foreign trade policy

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 17:29

Reviewing the foreign trade policy on Thursday, Commerce Minister Anand Sharma asked officials to engage with all stakeholders to boost exports in the remaining 3-odd months of the current fiscal, 2013-14.

Commerce Ministry to distribute blankets in relief camps of Muzaffarnagar

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 15:13

The Commerce and Industry Ministry has directed its public sector units to distribute blankets in the northern region of the country, including in the riot relief camps of Muzaffarnagar, which are reeling under severe cold.