Govt trying to talk to countries on sugar exports: Sitharaman

Last Updated: Sunday, August 9, 2015, 18:47

"We just started working on it. Because quantum of sugar is annually getting accumulated. In the last four years it (the accumulation of sugar) has been quite substantial," she told reporters here.

Don't want fly by night operators in bank, defence: Nirmala Sitharaman

Last Updated: Monday, July 20, 2015, 15:26

The government on Tuesday said FII investment limit in the banking and defence sector has been retained at the existing level to prevent 'fly by night operators' from disrupting the sensitive segments.

Land bill will give much more to farmers: Sitharaman

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 14:37

Ahead of the Parliament session, Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday pushed for early passage of the Land Bill which is stuck due to opposition from various parties, insisting that the proposed legislation would give the farmers "much more" than the previous Act of 2013.

Retailers body meets Nirmala on FDI issue

Last Updated: Thursday, July 9, 2015, 19:06

The ministry is also scheduled to meet chief ministers on July 15 to discuss the FDI issue.

No change in stand on retail FDI, says Commerce Minister

Last Updated: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 17:29

Facing criticism on retail FDI issue, the government on Thursday sought to downplay the continuation of the policy permitting 51 percent FDI in the multi-brand retail sector saying the BJP's stand remains the same on the matter.

Core infra growth loses steam, falls to 3.5% in 2014-15

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 14:35

Growth of the eight sectors slowed to 3.5 per cent in 2014-15 compared with 4.2 per cent in the previous fiscal.

ComMin officials to visit Iran; discuss ways to boost trade

Last Updated: Sunday, April 5, 2015, 11:19

The visit assumes significance as India is one of the largest importers of crude oil and exporters of basmati rice to Iran. Iran has the world's fourth-largest oil reserves.

Right time for talks on India-EU free trade pact: Commerce Secretary

Last Updated: Thursday, April 2, 2015, 15:31

Besides demanding significant duty cuts for exporting automobiles to India, EU wants tax reduction in wines/spirits and dairy products as well as a strong intellectual property regime (IPR) in the country.

Centre to set up advisory panel to boost exports

Last Updated: Sunday, March 8, 2015, 14:51

The government is to set up an advisory committee to suggest key measures to boost export performance, Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said.

Indo-US trade rises to $48.71 bn during Apr-Dec

Last Updated: Friday, February 27, 2015, 16:04

The two-way commerce is estimated at about USD 46.83 billion in April-December 2013.

No question of 'appeasing' US or anyone else on IPR: Nirmala Sitharaman

Last Updated: Monday, February 9, 2015, 22:59

As the government readies its national IPR policy, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that there is no question of "appeasing" the US or anyone else.

Govt looking at archaic labour laws, easy credit to boost manufacturing

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 15:15

'Make in India' is an ambitious programme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi which aims at attracting domestic and foreign investments and boost manufacturing sector growth.