News for 'Department of Commerce'

India likely to get a booster on crude oil and trade fronts

India likely to get a booster on crude oil and trade fronts

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

With Iran reaching an agreement on its nuclear programme, India is expected to be one of the major gainers.

US approves sale of 6 Apache attack choppers to India

US approves sale of 6 Apache attack choppers to India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

In addition to the attack helicopters, the contract also includes fire control radars; Hellfire Longbow missiles; stinger Block I-92H missiles; night vision sensors and inertial navigation systems.

US mission to India: Team to focus on infrastructure

US mission to India: Team to focus on infrastructure

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

US Commerce Secretary, John Bryson said his country needs to build on the momentum in manufacturing sector.

Ready for the Startup India Learning Programme?

Ready for the Startup India Learning Programme?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The 4 week online learning programme is available in English and Hindi, and will soon be offered in some regional languages.

FTA not at the cost of domestic manufacturing: Govt

FTA not at the cost of domestic manufacturing: Govt

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

"It will be ensured that such agreements (free trade agreements) do not have a detrimental effect on domestic manufacturing in India," according to the National Manufacturing Policy (NMP), cleared by the Union Cabinet on October 25.

Aviation FDI may soon take wing

Aviation FDI may soon take wing

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion under the commerce ministry has floated a draft Cabinet note for inter-ministerial discussions on foreign direct investment in aviation.

Goyal to meet heads of 6 govt banks on Tuesday

Goyal to meet heads of 6 govt banks on Tuesday

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

The meeting is expected to chart a road map for cleaning up their balance sheets and boost credit flows, reports Somesh Jha.

Trade through Nathu La to begin on June 30

Trade through Nathu La to begin on June 30

Rediff.com13 Jun 2006

The long awaited-resumption of border trade between India and China through the Nathu La pass in Sikkim has been finally set for June 30.

Natural calamities wreak havoc on spices and coffee plantations

Natural calamities wreak havoc on spices and coffee plantations

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Karnataka suffered a crop loss in around 97,365 hectares out of the total bearing area of 2,26,244 hectares of coffee and spices plantations.

India, US high-tech trade talks next week

India, US high-tech trade talks next week

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

Ways to reduce barriers to Indo-US high-tech trade will top the agenda of the two-day meeting of the High Technology Cooperation Group to be held in New Delhi next week.

China looks at emerging markets to compensate for US, EU downturn

China looks at emerging markets to compensate for US, EU downturn

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

With exports on a downturn due to the economic crisis battering major markets in the US and EU, China has said it will turn to developing countries to sustain its foreign trade-dependent economic growth.

CBDT probes 50 IRS officers for suggesting to tax super-rich

CBDT probes 50 IRS officers for suggesting to tax super-rich

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

In a statement, the CBDT, which is the apex policy making body for direct tax policies, said it has never asked IRS Association or these officers to prepare such a report and no permission was sought by them before making the report public. 'It is unequivocally stated that CBDT never asked IRS Association or these officers to prepare such a report.

Bush sends Baruah's nomination to Senate

Bush sends Baruah's nomination to Senate

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

United States President George W Bush has sent the nomination of Santanu K Baruah, an Indian-origin former management consultant whom he picked as an Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, to the Senate for approval.

FDI in retail: Food ministry wants new clause

FDI in retail: Food ministry wants new clause

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

The Union ministry of food and consumer affairs proposes to insert a new clause in the fresh discussion note for the Cabinet on allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail.

Nath seeks view on FDI in retail

Nath seeks view on FDI in retail

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

Ban 2: No more Chinese firms in highway projects

Ban 2: No more Chinese firms in highway projects

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

India will not allow Chinese companies to participate in highway projects, including those through joint ventures, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday amid the border standoff with China. Gadakri also said the government will ensure that Chinese investors are not entertained in various sectors like the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

US trade mission to visit India next month

US trade mission to visit India next month

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

The trade mission will visit Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi between November 26 and December 3, a media release announced.

Govt launches portal to better biz climate

Govt launches portal to better biz climate

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Sharma says efforts on to bring dissenting ministries on board eBiz platform.

US Navy sails near reefs claimed by China

US Navy sails near reefs claimed by China

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

The decision to go ahead with the mission is certain to anger China, which said last month it would "never allow any country" to violate its territorial waters and airspace around the islands, the Washington Post reported.

Govt plans one-stop nod for SEZs

Govt plans one-stop nod for SEZs

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

The Department of Commerce is preparing guidelines for setting up single-window clearance systems in states for special economic zones (SEZs). he move comes after a recent review by the department, in which it was found that the SEZ developers were facing problems in getting approvals in many states.

India may take WTO action against EU over drug clinical trials

India may take WTO action against EU over drug clinical trials

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

GVK Biosciences is the latest Indian firm to come under international scrutiny over quality issues.

Keep an eye on how India uses N-deal, US told

Keep an eye on how India uses N-deal, US told

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

The nuclear nonproliferation lobby has urged the United States administration to ensure that America's dual-use technology is not diverted by New Delhi to its nuclear weapons programme.

Pranab cremated with full state honours in shadow of pandemic

Pranab cremated with full state honours in shadow of pandemic

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Mukherjee's family and relatives paid their last respects clad in PPE kits while conforming to COVID-19 safeguards.

India, US to reduce trade barriers

India, US to reduce trade barriers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2004

India and the US have discussed "practical steps" to reduce the barriers to bilateral high technology trade while enhancing security of such trade.

US to lift ban on ISRO, DRDO soon

US to lift ban on ISRO, DRDO soon

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

The United States has set in motion regulatory changes to lift the ban on India's frontline technology establishments Indian Space Research Organisation and Defence Research and Development Organisation and their removal from the entities list could come soon, top American officials have indicated. A formal notification of the US Department of Commerce for this is in the advanced stage, they said.

US, India plan joint investment treaty for easing business

US, India plan joint investment treaty for easing business

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

The US and India likely to sign a high quality bilateral investment treaty to create an enabling business environment.

Samara-Amazon bags Aditya Birla Group retail chain 'More'

Samara-Amazon bags Aditya Birla Group retail chain 'More'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Amazon has also signed a term sheet with Kishore Biyani-led Future group to invest $600 million to $700 million for a 12 to 15 per cent stake in the retail giant, it is learnt.

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Google is going ahead with a policy revision mandating 30% charge on in-app purchases across all apps on Play Store. This has left developers' community worried about tighter squeeze on their earnings, says Yuvraj Malik.

M&M gets nod to set up SEZ

M&M gets nod to set up SEZ

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

Snapdeal and Flipkart to battle it out over Express Delivery

Snapdeal and Flipkart to battle it out over Express Delivery

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Snapdeal and Flipkart to battle it out over Express Delivery

The case that led to Chidambaram's downfall

The case that led to Chidambaram's downfall

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Chidambaram has not been named as an accused in the FIR and the CBI is yet to file a chargesheet in the matter.

Govt mulls FDI in multi-brand retail in six cities

Govt mulls FDI in multi-brand retail in six cities

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Six metros in which FDI in multi-brand retailing will be permitted are Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad.

FDI policy in pharma set for major overhaul

FDI policy in pharma set for major overhaul

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

After a high-level meeting held on Friday chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, it has been decided that the Commerce and Industry would soon start a consultation process to address 'dangers inherent' in the current model of FDI in brownfield pharma units.

EXCLUSIVE: What the 'Modi Sarkar' will do

EXCLUSIVE: What the 'Modi Sarkar' will do

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Even as India gears up for election results on May 16, a group of senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have taken up an informal initiative to see how a 'Modi ministry' will look like, in case the party forms the government at the Centre.

Govt to not probe into Flipkart's 'Big Billion Day' sale

Govt to not probe into Flipkart's 'Big Billion Day' sale

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Amazon, however, claimed that it is just a service provider and doesn't own goods at any point of sale due to which it is not liable to pay this tax.

Dubai: Indians top real estate investors

Dubai: Indians top real estate investors

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

To tap the growing Indian interest, the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, in conjunction with the Dubai Properties Group will organize Dubai real estate road shows in 2007.

Exporters to SEZs will get duty sops

Exporters to SEZs will get duty sops

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

Indian mangoes set to win American hearts

Indian mangoes set to win American hearts

Rediff.com7 Apr 2007

Indian mangoes are all set to tickle the taste buds of Americans with the Bush administration clearing the way for exports to the US this harvest season, which would give farmers here access to the global market.

Trade policy in choppy waters

Trade policy in choppy waters

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004