China's foreign trade declines, record drop of forex reserves

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 17:04

China Tuesday said its foreign trade in August decreased 9.7 percent year on year to about USD 320.8 billion amid rising concerns over the record drop of USD 93.9 billion in the Communist giant's foreign exchange reserves last month.

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.

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.

China's economy to grow by 6.93% in Q2

Last Updated: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 09:46

China`s economy will grow by 6.93 percent year-on-year in the second quarter, according to a report.

Govt restricts free export of goods for promotion activities

Last Updated: Thursday, June 4, 2015, 23:08

The government Thursday restricted free outbound shipments of goods by large exporters for export promotion activities to Rs 10 lakh.

India concerned over pace of deciding agenda for next WTO meet

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 16:36

India on Tuesday expressed concern over slow progress in finalising the agenda for the Nairobi ministerial meeting of WTO members in December to resolve pending issues of Doha round.

'Global slowdown, steep fall in oil prices impacted exports'

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2015, 15:26

The country's exports dipped by 1.2 percent to USD 310.5 billion in 2014-15.

Services' share in total exports to rise significantly: Commerce Ministry

Last Updated: Friday, April 3, 2015, 16:07

"We are hoping that (with) changes in the services architecture of incentives in the new policy, services should do better. We hope that their share will increase significantly," a top Commerce Ministry official said.

Pharma exports: FTP promises to address problems abroad

Last Updated: Thursday, April 2, 2015, 18:44

With Indian pharma companies facing problems in exports to countries like Japan and China, the new Foreign Trade Policy seeks to address issues related to non-trade barriers and regulations faced by them abroad.

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.

FTP to promote eCommerce cos focusing on job creation

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 18:48

Under the new five-year Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), the government will provide incentives to eCommerce companies exporting products from sectors that create jobs.