Govt keeping close watch on rupee movement: Nirmala

Last Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2015, 18:43

Hit by global slowdown, India's exports contracted for the eighth straight month by 10.3 percent in July to USD 23.13 billion, pushing the trade deficit to USD 12.81 billion.

Decline in exports "pulled down" GDP growth by 3%: FIEO

Last Updated: Thursday, September 3, 2015, 18:28

Exporters body FIEO on Thursday said the decline in outbound shipments has "pulled down" India's GDP growth in the April-June quarter by over 3 percent.

Exporters worried as outbound shipments continue to slide

Last Updated: Friday, August 14, 2015, 23:59

With India's outbound shipments contracting for the eighth month in a row, exporters on Friday expressed concern over the continuous slide, saying government needs to immediately step in and chalk out a strategy to give them a competitive edge.

Exports continue to slide for 8th month; dip 10.3% in July

Last Updated: Friday, August 14, 2015, 19:26

Hit by global slowdown, India's exports contracted for the eighth straight month by 10.3 percent in July to USD 23.13 billion, pushing the trade deficit to USD 12.81 billion.

World economies must take note of yuan devaluation: CEA

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 13:14

World economies, including India, will have to take note of Chinese currency devaluation designed to avert slowdown in its economy and exports, Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian said Wednesday.

India's exports to be hit by yuan devaluation: FIEO

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 00:32

"The devaluation will affect India's exports not only to China but to other countries also with increasing competitiveness of Chinese exports.

Commerce Ministry moves Cabinet note on interest subvention scheme

Last Updated: Sunday, August 9, 2015, 10:53

To give a fillip to exports, the Commerce Ministry has moved a Cabinet note on a proposal to provide cheaper credit access to exporters from various sectors under the interest subvention scheme.

CEA Arvind Subramanian pegs growth at 8-10%, with exports rider

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 22:26

Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Arvind Subramanian on Monday said India can grow at 8-10 percent, provided exports put up a strong show.

'Fall in global demand, dip in oil prices impacting exports'

Last Updated: Friday, July 24, 2015, 15:55

Fall in global demand, dip in oil prices and appreciation of rupee against euro are some of the main reasons for decline in India's exports, Parliament was informed on Friday.

India's cotton exports to China plunge 56.7% in 2014-15

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 15:57

Cotton prices in the domestic market are subdued due to 56.72 percent fall in India's exports to China in 2014-15, Parliament was informed today.

Govt to soon announce interest subvention scheme for exporters

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 13:53

Concerned over a continuous decline in exports, the government on Friday said it will soon announce an interest subsidy scheme for exporters.

Banks can factor export receivables to improve cash flow: RBI

Last Updated: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 23:09

The Reserve Bank on Thursday allowed banks to factor export receivables on a non-recourse basis, so as to enable exporters to improve their cash flow and meet their working capital requirements.