Imports too rose by 10.4 per cent to $37.8 billion during the last month, leaving a trade deficit of $12 billion.
The decision was taken by an inter-ministerial Board of Approval.
Gujarat, Kerala and Tamil Nadu have topped an index that ranks states on food safety parameters for the 2020-21 year, according to an FSSAI report unveiled by Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday. The index ranks states on five parameters of food safety: human resources and institutional data, compliance, food testing facility, training and capacity building besides consumer empowerment. Gujarat, Kerala and Tamil Nadu have topped in the list of large states on the index.
The declining exports would have implications for the job market.
Developed nations want the WTO to discuss new issues.
Delhi doesn't want Modi to invest his substantial political capital to help Trump without the visit yielding positive results for India.
The FM said an announcement with regard to the additional steps will be made after consulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Recalibration is required as some items of interest to Britain may have to be removed
Relax fiscal consolidation, boost public capex and reduce cost of finance, industry tells Centre
For 2016, India's rank in ease of doing business has improved.
Steps such as safeguard duty in the works to plug the route
For many years now, India has given the Commonwealth short shrift so its support for the Commonwealth trade initiative signals a renewed interest in the body.
Assocham told Modi policy makers needed to act fast to "bullet proof" India from global jitters.
While an official in the Commerce Department indicated a trade war was in the offing, till now the government has been in wait-and-watch mode.
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