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Govt keeping close watch on dumping: Sitharaman

Last Updated: Friday, September 11, 2015, 22:31

The government is keeping a close watch on dumping in view of recent devaluation of Chinese currency, Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Friday.

Exports of 10 key agricultural products in negative zone in July

Last Updated: Monday, September 7, 2015, 15:46

Cereals, oil meals, oil seeds, fruits and vegetables, marine products, dairy and poultry products too recorded negative growth during the month, according to the Commerce Ministry.

RCEP pact: Commerce Ministry to hold consultations with industry on goods

Last Updated: Sunday, September 6, 2015, 12:01

After the consultation, the Ministry would prepare an initial offer on goods for Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), an official said.

Fall in crude prices responsible for dip in exports: Govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 23:18

As merchandise shipments continue to fall since last December, a top official in Commerce Ministry today attributed the declines to sharp fall in fuel prices overseas, which led to a dip in petroleum product exports.

Govt working on various fronts to push up exports: Comm Secy

Last Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2015, 19:31

Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia said the ministry is focusing on exports sectors with a huge potential such as pharmaceuticals, ready-made garments, leather, gems and jewellery, chemicals and agro-chemicals.

WTO trade pact ratification on govt's table: Govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 15:01

TFA seeks to simplify Customs procedures and rules, increase transparency and reduce transaction costs for traders.

China stocks extend slide amid warning of severe trade pressure

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 11:11

Chinese stock markets tumbled for a second straight day on Wednesday as investors crowded the exits, fearing a government campaign to prop up share prices was faltering and unnerved by a steady stream of gloomy economic news.

Govt mulling interest rate sops to leather industry

Last Updated: Sunday, August 16, 2015, 11:20

The Commerce Ministry has circulated a draft note on providing benefits of interest subvention scheme to exporters and the Cabinet is expected to take a decision on the sops by the end of this month, an official said.

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.

China says Silk Road trade touches $485 billion

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 19:32

The import value from those countries was USD 189.6 billion, accounting for 23.4 per cent of its total import.

Commerce Minister working on internal processes to ratify WTO's TFA

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 20:50

The government is working on internal processes to ratify WTO's trade facilitation agreement (TFA), which looks to ease Customs procedures to boost trade, a senior commerce ministry official on Friday said.

Centre, states discuss FDI multibrand retail, e-commerce

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 21:40

Several issues pertaining to foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail and emerging e-commerce business in the country were discussed during a meeting chaired by Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman here.