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Doing business in India gets a bit easier

Doing business in India gets a bit easier

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

An online system generates import-export code.

Modi wants India to break into the $5 trillion club

Modi wants India to break into the $5 trillion club

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Listing out the achievements of his government, he said the country has moved away from a culture of delaying work through 'atkana, latkana and bhatkana' (obstructing, delaying and misguiding).

DGFT denies blanket ban on food imports from Japan

DGFT denies blanket ban on food imports from Japan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry denied having imposed any blanket ban on the import of food products from Japan even as it has imposed some strict measures.

Govt writes to farmers, inviting them for new round of talks

Govt writes to farmers, inviting them for new round of talks

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

In a letter to 40 union leaders, Union Agriculture Ministry Joint Secretary Vivek Aggarwal said the Centre is making all efforts with "an open heart" to find an appropriate solution to resolve all the concerns raised by farmers.

Chinese dragon spooks markets, Sensex crashes 839 pts

Chinese dragon spooks markets, Sensex crashes 839 pts

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

After rallying 543 points in the morning session and touching the 40,000-mark, the BSE Sensex surrendered all gains to close at 38,628.29, showing a loss of 839.02 points or 2.13 per cent. Similarly, the NSE Nifty tanked 260.10 points or 2.23 per cent to end at 11,387.50.

Sops to SEZs will continue: Sharma

Sops to SEZs will continue: Sharma

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Batting for the worried SEZ developers who fear withdrawal of incentives in the new direct tax code, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Friday said his ministry would ensure that the sops continue.

India's ban on apps not beneficial to anyone: China

India's ban on apps not beneficial to anyone: China

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

India on Wednesday banned 118 more mobile apps with Chinese links, including the popular game PUBG, citing data privacy concerns and a threat to national security, taking the total count of Chinese-linked mobile apps banned by New Delhi to 224.

Minister pitches for exporters' tax breaks

Minister pitches for exporters' tax breaks

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

In its recommendations to the finance ministry, the commerce ministry has made a strong case for helping exports, particularly in the labour-intensive sectors like leather, textile and handicrafts.

On Rihanna's tweet Tendulkar says, Indians should decide for India

On Rihanna's tweet Tendulkar says, Indians should decide for India

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Earlier in the day, former India spinner Pragyan Ojha said the country knows how important farmers are and an outsider's opinion is not needed on an internal matter.

Govt says no compensation to kin of farmers died during protest

Govt says no compensation to kin of farmers died during protest

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Monday replied in the negative when asked in the Lok Sabha if the government proposes to give compensation to the families of farmers who have died during the ongoing agitation against new farm laws.

We have simplified FDI rules to make India biz friendly, says FM

We have simplified FDI rules to make India biz friendly, says FM

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

India is now a biz friendly nations, say Arun Jaitley.

Gold imports rise 54% to $ 3.97 billion in April

Gold imports rise 54% to $ 3.97 billion in April

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Increase in gold imports pushed the country's trade deficit to a five-month high of $ 15.33 billion in April.

Govt must decide on DEPB's future

Govt must decide on DEPB's future

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Government should make it clear as to whether the Duty Entitlement Passbook scheme will continue beyond June.

Pfizer in final stages of vaccine deal with India: CEO

Pfizer in final stages of vaccine deal with India: CEO

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

United States Pharma giant Pfizer is in the final stages of an agreement with India to supply anti-COVID-19 vaccines, Chief Executive Officer Dr Albert Bourla said on Tuesday, observing that the domestically manufactured vaccines would be the backbone of vaccinating the Indian people.

'You cannot kill trade'

'You cannot kill trade'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'When you oppose a policy, you are labelled anti-government.' 'The problem is, the policymakers have never done any business in their lives.'

Sensex jumps 184 points to close at new record high

Sensex jumps 184 points to close at new record high

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Sun Pharma, IndusInd Bank, RIL, ITC, Vedanta, Asian Paints, HDFC and Infosys, advancing up to 3.02 per cent.

Stimulus package fails to lift stocks; Sensex plummets 886 pts

Stimulus package fails to lift stocks; Sensex plummets 886 pts

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Tech Mahindra was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, cracking over 5 per cent, followed by Infosys, HDFC, IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries and NTPC. On the other hand, Hero MotoCorp, L&T, Maruti, UltraTech Cement and Sun Pharma led the gainers' chart.

Minister voices concern on US immigration bill

Minister voices concern on US immigration bill

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

According to government statistics, Indian IT firms support 280,000 jobs in the US and have contributed about $15 billion to the US Treasury in the past five years.

1 Coronavirus patient in Kerala discharged

1 Coronavirus patient in Kerala discharged

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan said a total of 2,51,447 persons travelling in 2,315 flights have been screened so far.

Sourcing norm won't apply to Tesla, says government

Sourcing norm won't apply to Tesla, says government

Rediff.com23 May 2017

It is only for retail trading of goods that sourcing conditions are mandated. Such norms are not applicable to manufacturers as goods are produced in India, the government said.

FinMin against relaxing 30% domestic sourcing norms for Apple

FinMin against relaxing 30% domestic sourcing norms for Apple

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Single-brand retailers are also allowed to take e-commerce route for such trading.

Row over tax laws for SEZs

Row over tax laws for SEZs

Rediff.com15 Sep 2003

Govt may impose anti-dumping duty on Chinese calculators

Govt may impose anti-dumping duty on Chinese calculators

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Calculators have been exported to India from China below the normal value

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