Nayanima Basu In New Delhi

Stories by Nayanima Basu In New Delhi

India pushes Iran to accept rupee for all crude oil

India pushes Iran to accept rupee for all crude oil

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2013

Or Iran may face the risk of losing its biggest client

To unlock FDI, govt to ease lock-in period for realty

To unlock FDI, govt to ease lock-in period for realty

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2013

But completion occupancy certificates to be mandatory.

WTO discussing food security due to India's efforts: Roberto Azevedo

WTO discussing food security due to India's efforts: Roberto Azevedo

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2013

In an interview with Nayanima Basu, the DG lauds the efforts of Indian negotiators in bringing the deal on the table.

Hennes & Mauritz's FDI proposal gets DIPP green signal

Hennes & Mauritz's FDI proposal gets DIPP green signal

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2013

Approval comes 6 months after Swedish clothing giant applied for India entry; FIPB now to consider on Oct 18.

Are India and Bangladesh choosing pragmatism over politics?

Are India and Bangladesh choosing pragmatism over politics?

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2013

The compulsions of domestic politics notwithstanding, India and Bangladesh script a new story in bilateral relations, say Nayanima Basu and Aditi Phadnis

Commerce secy sees double-digit growth in exports

Commerce secy sees double-digit growth in exports

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2013

Exports had risen over 11 per cent in July, year-on-year.

Imported apples, ACs may cost more

Imported apples, ACs may cost more

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2013

Govt mulls raising duty on non-essential goods with annual import bill exceeding $1 billion

July exports euphoria a statistical illusion

July exports euphoria a statistical illusion

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2013

Many economists say only a substantial rise from October would point to a real recovery.

Rupee slide due to panic, says EXIM Bank

Rupee slide due to panic, says EXIM Bank

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2013

The rupee has fallen almost 20 per cent in the first four months of FY14, forcing the government to consider raising import duties on gold and non-essential luxury items.

Exporters smile as order books bloat

Exporters smile as order books bloat

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2013

Depreciating rupee a silver lining for some businesses amid the economic downturn.

India still eyes World Bank loans

India still eyes World Bank loans

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2013

Diplomatic channels activated to keep India eligible for soft loans from World Bank affiliate, though rules show it's probably time we made way for the needier others.

No Indian for WTO deputy chief post

No Indian for WTO deputy chief post

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2013

For the first time in the last eight years, India would not have any representative for the post of deputy director general.

Indo-Pak trade talks to be hit again

Indo-Pak trade talks to be hit again

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2013

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation, meaning non-discriminatory treatment for each other) issue is of prime importance to India, as it wants to have greater access in the Pakistani markets.

Jet-Etihad deal hits Sebi, DIPP roadblocks

Jet-Etihad deal hits Sebi, DIPP roadblocks

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2013

Concerns over effective control not addressed in the second revised shareholders' agreement, says DIPP; Sebi opposes commercial cooperation pact

Trade deficit: Enough forex reserve to easily finance 59% of India's imports

Trade deficit: Enough forex reserve to easily finance 59% of India's imports

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2013

The trade deficit makes up an important part of the current account deficit, which had touched an all-time high of 4.8 per cent in 2012-13.

FDI reforms: Now, pharma in focus

FDI reforms: Now, pharma in focus

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2013

FDI in brownfield investment has resulted in acquisition of domestic drug-manufacturing firms by multinational companies.

India plans massive duty cut on Pakistan textile imports

India plans massive duty cut on Pakistan textile imports

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2013

Currently, India imposes 30-45 per cent duty on textile products from Pakistan.

PM calls industry after receiving SOS from Sharma

PM calls industry after receiving SOS from Sharma

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2013

In a meeting with the commerce minister, India Inc hammered Sharma on the collapse of investments, structural nature of the current account deficit and stagnant growth in agriculture.

DIPP to move Cabinet on FDI caps for some sectors

DIPP to move Cabinet on FDI caps for some sectors

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2013

A panel headed by Economic Affairs secretary Arvind Mayaram had suggested FDI limit be raised to 49 per cent in almost all sectors through the automatic route.

Walmart Asia head meets minister

Walmart Asia head meets minister

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2013

Scott Price is learnt to have conveyed to Sharma that Walmart remained committed to the India market.