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World trade growth dips in 2005

World trade growth dips in 2005

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

Projecting a dip in world trade growth in 2005, WTO has asserted on creation of more opportunities.

The importance of trade

The importance of trade

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'We do India great disservice if we continue to perpetuate a flawed narrative on trade, one based on myths rather than facts,' says Hardeep Singh Puri.

India to soon finalise Doha round work programme

India to soon finalise Doha round work programme

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

The Doha negotiations has been virtually stalled since July 2008.

Chinese FM bats for enhancing ties with India, Russia

Chinese FM bats for enhancing ties with India, Russia

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

In his address to RIC Foreign Ministers, Wang said the three countries should 'correctly handle and properly deal with sensitive factors in bilateral relations and safeguard the overall interests of mutual relation', without directly referring to the current round of India-China military tensions along the Line of Actual Control, (LAC).

Those who lost polls still engaging in vote-bank politics: PM

Those who lost polls still engaging in vote-bank politics: PM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

In a veiled attack on Congress and Samajwadi Party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused them of continuing to practice vote-bank politics to divide society and asserted that disturbance of peace and harmony will not be tolerated.

Joseph Stiglitz raps US, free trade policies

Joseph Stiglitz raps US, free trade policies

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Joseph Stiglitz accuses the US of negotiating over issues already settled at the World Trade Organization.

Food security: A real test for the Indian PM

Food security: A real test for the Indian PM

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

"I am very impressed with India's ability to stand up and defy the international regime which has no regard for the food security of 600 million farmers and 800 million hungry people," says Devinder Sharma.

'People don't believe Modi anymore'

'People don't believe Modi anymore'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

'The PM cannot give a single reason why farmers should trust him.'

Nasscom, USIBC to promote IT

Nasscom, USIBC to promote IT

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

'India needs to curb red tape and lift FDI limits'

'India needs to curb red tape and lift FDI limits'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Biden, who during his visit to India in 2013 had set the target of increasing the bilateral trade to $500 billion.

'The economy is reviving, foreign investors are favouring India'

'The economy is reviving, foreign investors are favouring India'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Minister of State for Commerce and Finance Nirmala Sitaraman, in Mumbai to address election rallies, took time out to talk about the economy, foreign investment and trade facilitation.

Exports plunge by record 60.28% in Apr; trade deficit lowest in 4 yrs

Exports plunge by record 60.28% in Apr; trade deficit lowest in 4 yrs

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Imports too tumbled by 58.65 per cent to $17.12 billion in April from $41.4 billion in the same month last year, according to the data by the commerce and industry ministry.

India wins trade dispute with EC

India wins trade dispute with EC

Rediff.com7 Apr 2004

India on Wednesday said it had scored a significant gain at the World Trade Organisation in a dispute with European Community over tariff preferences extended by the latter.\n\n\n\n

The China Factor: Why the US needs India

The China Factor: Why the US needs India

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

'There will be much for President Trump and Prime Minister Modi to discuss including growing Chinese military cooperation with Pakistan, which heralds a new attempt by China and Pakistan to neutralise India's influence in its Indian Ocean neighbourhood,' notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy.

Cancun collapse a victory for Third World: SJM

Cancun collapse a victory for Third World: SJM

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

The Swadeshi Jagran Manch has asked the government to go back on its WTO commitments until the rich nations fulfilled their promises

Major trade deal fails; UPA's election tactics blamed

Major trade deal fails; UPA's election tactics blamed

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Specific difficulties and last-minute backtracking now can only be overcome by trade ministers at a biennial meeting on Dec 3-6.

'Novartis case: SC ruling wise and balanced'

'Novartis case: SC ruling wise and balanced'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Supreme Court is saying that consumers should not be forced to pay higher prices just because it is chemically a new drug unless there is a therapeutic benefit involved.

SC decision on Novartis historic: Anand Sharma

SC decision on Novartis "historic": Anand Sharma

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Says Indian Patent Law conforms fully with global obligations under the WTO IPR pact-TRIPS.

Trump promises to herald US economic resurgence

Trump promises to herald US economic resurgence

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Trump said if elected the US under his administration would pursue right away to bring back jobs.

Trade talks edge closer towards cheap AIDS drug de

Trade talks edge closer towards cheap AIDS drug de

Rediff.com17 Dec 2002

World Trade Organisation (WTO) states appeared to edge closer towards a crucial deal on cheaper medicines for poor countries to help them face emergencies such as AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis.

COLUMN: How IT became competitive

COLUMN: How IT became competitive

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

It was government policies, not ITA-I, according to a recent study.

EU eases rules on trade in services

EU eases rules on trade in services

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

The last petrol station before Bali

The last petrol station before Bali

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Success of the Ministerial meeting depends on the WTO members putting together the broad contours of a deal by August.

Ratan Tata joins global leaders for a new initiative

Ratan Tata joins global leaders for a new initiative

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

The body is form to restore health of oceans.

G-20 needs to redouble efforts to avoid trade tensions

G-20 needs to redouble efforts to avoid trade tensions

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Though the countries are lowering international trade restrictions, there is still fear that they may resort to policies that discriminate foreign investors due to weak economic recovery.

US-China trade war: What's really going on?

US-China trade war: What's really going on?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

This is a high-stakes strategic conflict between a power which wants to preserve the status quo in its favour and one which wants to usurp that throne. The rest is all theatre, says Harsh V Pant.

So who has the most influential hashtag in NDA?

So who has the most influential hashtag in NDA?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

PM has been regularly seeking people's inputs through mygov.in and his app, to assess the mood of the nation.

India among top exporters of services, merchandise

India among top exporters of services, merchandise

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Merchandise exports, led by Asia, rose by 19 per cent last year to $18.2 trillion.

The man who will advise Modi on economic affairs

The man who will advise Modi on economic affairs

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

oreign Policy magazine named him as one of the world's top 100 global thinkers in 2011.

China's 'gross aggression' against neighbours a matter of concern: US

China's 'gross aggression' against neighbours a matter of concern: US

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'They talk about their 2021 centenary goal, their 2035 goal, and their 2049 goal. They're accelerating. There's also been this unfortunately bashing of nationalism inside the People's Republic of China by the government'

Exports plunged by 34.57% in March, 4.78% in FY20

Exports plunged by 34.57% in March, 4.78% in FY20

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Imports too contracted by 28.72 per cent to $31.16 billion. Dip in exports and imports narrowed the trade deficit -- the difference between imports and exports -- in March to $9.76 billion, the lowest in the last 13 months.

Rajan, Subramanian 'foisted' on India by Americans: Swamy

Rajan, Subramanian 'foisted' on India by Americans: Swamy

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Subramanian Swamy has been critical of Rajan for not lowering interest rates earlier to boost growth.

Terrorism biggest threat to humanity: PM at BRICS meet

Terrorism biggest threat to humanity: PM at BRICS meet

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Modi said that there was an immediate need to strengthen the WTO, fighting protectionism, ensuring energy security and work together to fight terrorism.

'India among 5 fastest growing markets for LDC exports'

'India among 5 fastest growing markets for LDC exports'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Duty-free and quota-free access in favour of LDCs is a commitment undertaken by WTO members at the launch of the Doha Round in 2001.

Time for 'no work, no pay' for MPs: Omar on Parl logjam

Time for 'no work, no pay' for MPs: Omar on Parl logjam

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

Anguished over disruptions in Parliament on the issue of FDI in retail, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the time has come for "no work, no pay" for MPs if minimum hours of business were not transacted .

Rupee tanks 97 paise to 9-month low on weak macro data

Rupee tanks 97 paise to 9-month low on weak macro data

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Forex traders said a stronger dollar also dragged the rupee down.

India may allow EU's Pak package

India may allow EU's Pak package

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Around 75 tariff lines or products from Pakistan would get concessional access to European markets for three years.