News for 'Ministry of Commerce and Industry'

Interest sops for exporters may be extended

Interest sops for exporters may be extended

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

The government is likely to extend interest subvention for some export-oriented sectors for another year to sustain the current growth in exports. This will be announced during the coming Union Budget for 2011-2012.

Egyptian trade team meets Jaitley

Egyptian trade team meets Jaitley

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

A five member Egyptian trade delegation called on Commerce and Industry Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday.

DIPP proposes downstream route to bypass FDI caps

DIPP proposes downstream route to bypass FDI caps

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Says allow companies with up to 49% FDI to invest in restricted sectors.

GST impact: Gold import surge from South Korea alarms govt

GST impact: Gold import surge from South Korea alarms govt

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Steps such as safeguard duty in the works to plug the route

Now, bar coding mandatory for pharma exports

Now, bar coding mandatory for pharma exports

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

The commerce ministry has mandated bar coding on all medicine packs meant for exports from July 1, to trace and track these medicines to its source of origin. The move is in response to quality concerns raised against Indian drugs by some African countries.

China warns of 'grim situation' on foreign trade front

China warns of 'grim situation' on foreign trade front

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

"The import and export situation will be quite grim in the fourth quarter of this year and next year, or at least in the first quarter of next year," MOC spokesman Shen Danyang said at a press conference.

Exports dip by 4.16% in May

Exports dip by 4.16% in May

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

In May 2011, the exports stood at $26.79 billion.

Investors not keen on SEZs; 57 to surrender zones

Investors not keen on SEZs; 57 to surrender zones

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

The board would take a decision on these applications on February 20.

8 core sectors' production drops to a dismal 17-month low

8 core sectors' production drops to a dismal 17-month low

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The output had expanded by 4 per cent in March 2014.

Madam Raksha Mantri, this is what you need to do first!

Madam Raksha Mantri, this is what you need to do first!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

'She must first change the Rules of Business 1961 that makes the defence secretary and not the defence minister responsible for the defence of the country!' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd.)

Nokia union seeks Centre's help to save roughly 6,000 jobs

Nokia union seeks Centre's help to save roughly 6,000 jobs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Union Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said she will pursue the matter with the finance ministry

Doing biz in India to be easier

Doing biz in India to be easier

Rediff.com19 Mar 2007

The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion in the commerce ministry has asked state governments and central ministries to re-examine and streamline existing procedures, so as to provide a hassle-free environment for business.

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.

Maharashtra attracts maximum IEMS

Maharashtra attracts maximum IEMS

Rediff.com27 Nov 2004

The intriguing tale of India's trade with North Korea

The intriguing tale of India's trade with North Korea

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

India remains North Korea's 2nd-largest import source after China, according to several estimates by multilateral bodies, says Subhayan Chakraborty.

Export incentives unlikely this financial year

Export incentives unlikely this financial year

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

The government is unlikely to extend any more incentives to exporters this financial year, with the export growth rate at an impressive 36.3 per cent in December, even as they complain of a high interest rate eating away competitiveness.

Why Chinese firms are under govt lens

Why Chinese firms are under govt lens

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The Swadeshi Jagaran Manch has pointed out that these firms pose a threat to domestic manufacturing and retailing as they do not pay relevant taxes such as GST, giving them a huge edge over local players.

'Economy strong enough to sustain FTAs'

'Economy strong enough to sustain FTAs'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2004

The government on Friday said the country's economy was strong enough to sustain the free trade agreements entered into by India.

Centre hopeful of SEC leniency on Satyam

Centre hopeful of SEC leniency on Satyam

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

The Union government on Monday indicated it was hopeful of a favourable reply from the US Securities and Exchange Commission to a request for being lenient on scam-hit Satyam Computers, thereby allowing it to remain on the rehabilitation track."We are expecting to get a fair judgment (from the SEC)," ministry of corporate affairs' Secretary, R Bandyopadhyay, said here at an interactive session organised by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Govt wants to cut Reliance SEZ size

Govt wants to cut Reliance SEZ size

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

The Centre has asked the Maharashtra government to reduce the size of the Reliance Industries-promoted Mahamumbai SEZ as it involves acquisition of over 10,000 hectares of land.

Govt allows export of COVID-19 PPE medical coveralls

Govt allows export of COVID-19 PPE medical coveralls

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The product was banned for export earlier, but has now been moved to the restricted category, under which an exporter would have to seek a licence from the government for shipments.

Trade deficit at 29-month high

Trade deficit at 29-month high

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Exports rise for 8th month, albeit at lower pace

Modi bracing for tough RCEP meet in Singapore

Modi bracing for tough RCEP meet in Singapore

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Modi will have limited choice other than stressing upon a request for more time to decide on tariff rates, especially with elections in 2019.

India-Japan pact hangs in balance over pharma exports

India-Japan pact hangs in balance over pharma exports

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Under MRA, Japan is to recognise Indian medical degrees and treat the country's doctors and other medical personnel on par with its own.

Finance secretary to head FIPB

Finance secretary to head FIPB

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

National lockdown extended by 2 weeks to May 17

National lockdown extended by 2 weeks to May 17

Rediff.com1 May 2020

A limited number of activities will remain prohibited across the country, irrespective of the zone, including travel by air, rail, metro and inter-state movement by road, running of schools, colleges, and other educational and training/coaching institutions.

Why we should watch out for global market mood swings

Why we should watch out for global market mood swings

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

A quick bounce back of the Chinese stocks looks improbable now.

Decision on gold import curbs only after final CAD figures: FM

Decision on gold import curbs only after final CAD figures: FM

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Gold imports, which peaked at 162 tonnes in May, came down to 19.3 tonnes in November.

Why India is staring at 10-15% decline in textile production

Why India is staring at 10-15% decline in textile production

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The country's textile industry is concentrated in a few pockets of Gujarat and Maharashtra in the west and Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in the south.

Manufacturing arrives, 9% growth soon: Govt

Manufacturing arrives, 9% growth soon: Govt

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

The economy clocked a robust 7.9 per cent growth in the second quarter, catapulted by a stimulus packages-powered strong industrial growth. And, manufacturing grew by 9.2 per cent against 5.1 per cent in the year-ago quarter.

Govt nods Shell plan to import petrol, diesel

Govt nods Shell plan to import petrol, diesel

Rediff.com14 Jan 2003

Shell gets govt's nod to import petrol, diesel

Education fair in Delhi

Education fair in Delhi

Rediff.com18 May 2009

The Ministry of HRD, government of India, Department of Science & Technology, government of India and The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India present the Fifth Education Fair: International Exhibition and Seminar.

Govt sends notices to all IPL franchisees

Govt sends notices to all IPL franchisees

Rediff.com8 May 2010

The Ministry of Company Affairs (MCA) has sent notices to all Indian Premier League franchisees, both old and new, asking them to furnish detailed company-related information.

Core sector growth slows to 2.5% in March

Core sector growth slows to 2.5% in March

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

The eight core industries -- fertilisers, cement, steel, electricity, crude oil, coal, petroleum refinery products and natural gas -- have a combined weight of about 38 per cent in the Index of Industrial Production.

India's core sector growth slows to 2.6% in August

India's core sector growth slows to 2.6% in August

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

The growth of eight core sectors slowed down to 2.6 per cent in August mainly due to contraction in steel output.

How Modi govt plans to spur economic growth

How Modi govt plans to spur economic growth

Rediff.com27 May 2019

There is talk of a fresh approach to a new labour code as well as reforming land acquisition laws in such a way as to be politically.

Plea to make barcoding compulsory

Plea to make barcoding compulsory

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006