News for 'US Department of Commerce'

Anand Sharma cancels meeting with Walmart chief

Anand Sharma cancels meeting with Walmart chief

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

In a move that is being seen as a snub to Walmart, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Thursday cancelled a meeting with US retail giant's Asia head Scott Price.

FDI review draft to be ready this month: Nath

FDI review draft to be ready this month: Nath

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion has been working on the draft for the last several months. The areas coming up for review may include sports goods and airport ground handling services, besides gas and petroleum.

US 'trying hard' to convince NSG: Stratford

US 'trying hard' to convince NSG: Stratford

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

"What is required is to convince the NSG of the non-proliferation benefits of the deal," Stratford, director at the Office of Nuclear Energy Affairs in the US State Department, said.

FDI surges after 'Make in India' at $62 billion

FDI surges after 'Make in India' at $62 billion

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Sectors that attracted maximum FDI include services, trading, automobile and power.

'US wants to open its doors to Indian students'

'US wants to open its doors to Indian students'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

The purpose of the delegation is to concretise relationships between the private sector in India and US universities, in hopes of a mutually beneficial partnership.

China rules out India's NSG entry without specific plan

China rules out India's NSG entry without specific plan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

China, while blocking India's entry into the NSG previously, has called for a two-step plan that stipulates the need for the NSG members to arrive at a set of principles for the entry non-NPT states and then move forward discussions of specific cases.

Get well soon, Uncle Sam!

Get well soon, Uncle Sam!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

There is one malady for which Dr Bernanke may also have no prescrip

Govt cracks down on Rs 251 smartphone maker Ringing Bells

Govt cracks down on Rs 251 smartphone maker Ringing Bells

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Departments of electronics, excise, I-T launch probe into Rs 251 smartphones

Govt may tweak retail FDI norms to help foreign chains

Govt may tweak retail FDI norms to help foreign chains

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The government is considering to tweak FDI policy in retail sector so as to allow global chains like Walmart, Carrefour and Tesco to open multi-brand stores in non-hilly cities with population less than one million.

Import through Nathula draws a blank

Import through Nathula draws a blank

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Though it has been a year since Nathula in East Sikkim was reopened after over four decades for border trade with China, trading activities are yet to pick up through the route.

Want a master's in business economics?

Want a master's in business economics?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

The Department of Business Economics, University of Delhi, invites applications for admission to its Masters Programme in Business Economics.

Shrimp exporters await WTO decision

Shrimp exporters await WTO decision

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

India's shrimp exporters heaved a sigh of relief last week following the decision of World Trade Organisation's anti-dumping panel to set July 24 as the deadline for the final hearing on the issue.

After Trump snub, US increases defence ties with India

After Trump snub, US increases defence ties with India

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'The US and India continue to use their deepening relationship to build new partnerships within and beyond the Indo-Pacific.'

Govt promises easy starts, exits for startups

Govt promises easy starts, exits for startups

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

She said Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is working "hard" on the Bankruptcy Code

Why it is necessary to have a Cabinet panel on exports

Why it is necessary to have a Cabinet panel on exports

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Exports are slowing and economic growth in major markets for Indian goods has taken a hit.

Steel dispute with US: WTO rules in India's favour

Steel dispute with US: WTO rules in India's favour

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

After India filed its complaint at the WTO in 2012, the dispute settlement panel of the body in July this year had ruled in India's favour against the USA's imposition of higher duties on New Delhi's steel imports.

Dubai woos Indian investors

Dubai woos Indian investors

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

The roadshow will bridge any existing gaps and assist Indian companies seeking to invest in Dubai.

India unlikely to meet $125b export target

India unlikely to meet $125b export target

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

If the provisional figures released by the department of commerce are any indication, India is unlikely to meet the export target of $125 billion in the 2006-2007 fiscal.

India is world's 2nd largest cement maker

India is world's 2nd largest cement maker

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

India has emerged as the second largest manufacturer of cement in the world, according to a latest report released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

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.

Tatas to invest Rs 1500 cr in Singur

Tatas to invest Rs 1500 cr in Singur

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

Tata Motors has more than doubled its investment plans for the small car project in Singur in West Bengal.

Few mind-blowing events that rocked India Inc in 2014

Few mind-blowing events that rocked India Inc in 2014

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Key events that rocked India Inc in 2014 and one of them is Vishal Sikka taking over reins at Infosys.

Dole-outs failed TMC in Bengal

Dole-outs failed TMC in Bengal

Rediff.com26 May 2019

Since much of the voting was on religious lines, Mamata's rural focus became irrelevant.

Padding up for GST

Padding up for GST

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Businesses that are engaged in both taxable and non-GST supply have re-structured themselves into separate entities to avoid elaborate compliance, says Sudipto Dey.

PM calls industry after receiving SOS from Sharma

PM calls industry after receiving SOS from Sharma

Rediff.com14 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.

India's FDI during Apr-Feb jumps to $37.53 billion

India's FDI during Apr-Feb jumps to $37.53 billion

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Services attracted the most FDI during the first eleven months period of 2015-16.

Andhra Pradesh plans mini pharma cities

Andhra Pradesh plans mini pharma cities

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

With a view to boost the vibrant pharma industry in the state, Andhra Pradesh government plans to set up mini-pharma cities

Bharti-Wal-Mart deal reaches PMO corridor

Bharti-Wal-Mart deal reaches PMO corridor

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

In a letter dated November 30, the PMO asked the commerce ministry to prepare a detailed note on the venture, in the anticipation that it would come up for discussion in Parliament.

Nathula trade route to reopen in June

Nathula trade route to reopen in June

Rediff.com26 May 2006

The long-awaited Sino-Indian border trade through the Nathula Pass in East Sikkim will resume next month.

Sujatha Singh in US, says it's up to Karzai to sign security pact

Sujatha Singh in US, says it's up to Karzai to sign security pact

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Aziz Haniffa reports from Washignton, DC, on Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh's three-day visit to the US capital.

Paytm looking for non-banking CEO for payments bank

Paytm looking for non-banking CEO for payments bank

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

In August, RBI allowed 11 business houses to start a payments bank.

FTA: India to speed up duty cuts

FTA: India to speed up duty cuts

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

India has decided to put the process of bringing down duties on edible oil on the fast track to reach an early agreement with Asean for a Free Trade Agreement.

Govt approves RIL, Wipro SEZs

Govt approves RIL, Wipro SEZs

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

The government on Monday approved the proposals of Reliance Industries, Wipro, Hewlett Packard and Biocon to set up Special Economic Zones -- a move that is expected to generate at least 67,000 jobs by March 2006.

UK banks set to branch out in India

UK banks set to branch out in India

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

Cement firms not to hike prices for a year

Cement firms not to hike prices for a year

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

Cement makers have agreed to hold prices for a year, but refused to roll back the recent price hike, Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath said on Friday.

FDI inflow to cross $7 bn in FY06

FDI inflow to cross $7 bn in FY06

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

The government expects foreign direct investment into India to cross $7 billion in 2005-06, with auto and mining sectors expected to attract huge funds.