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New Delhi, March 10 The government on Tuesday eased norms for foreign direct investment from all countries, including China, that share land borders with India, sources said.They said that Press Note 3 of 2020 has been amended in this regard.The decision was taken in a meeting of the Union...

New Delhi, March 4 India said on Wednesday that there is significant export potential for domestic firms in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, agriculture, and services in Japan, stressing that a more balanced bilateral trade relationship is crucial for ensuring its long-term...

Mumbai, March 2 India's current account deficit (CAD) rose to USD 13.2 billion, or 1.3 per cent of GDP, in the December quarter from USD 11.3 billion in the year-ago period, mainly due to a higher trade deficit caused by a decline in exports to the US, according to RBI data released on Monday...

New Delhi, March 2 India's imports of edible sunflower oil and key fertilizer inputs are facing disruption due to the escalating US-Iran conflict, while exports of agricultural commodities to the Middle East and Europe could also be affected, industry bodies said on Monday.Shipping companies...

New Delhi, March 1 Gross GST collection increased by 8.1 per cent to over Rs 1.83 lakh crore in February, driven by higher revenues from imports and improved domestic sales.Gross domestic revenue rose by 5.3 per cent to about Rs 1.36 lakh crore, while gross import revenue climbed by 17.2 per...

New Delhi, March 1 Gross GST collection increased by 8.1 per cent to over Rs 1.83 lakh crore in February, driven by higher revenue from imports.Gross domestic revenue rose by 5.3 per cent to approximately Rs 1.36 lakh crore, while gross import revenue climbed by 17.2 per cent to Rs 47,837...

New Delhi, February 25 India's measures to promote manufacturing in the automobile and renewable energy sectors are fully compliant with World Trade Organization (WTO) norms, and the country will strongly defend them at the WTO's dispute settlement panel meetings, an official said.Following a...

New Delhi, February 24 India and Canada are expected to soon finalize the terms of reference to begin negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) later this week, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will arrive in India on February...

New Delhi, February 18 India and Canada are expected to finalize the terms of reference for initiating talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to India next month, an official said.The terms of reference (ToR) outline the scope and modalities of...

Mumbai, February 17 The rupee gained 5 paise to close at 90.69 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by positive domestic equity markets and lower crude prices overseas.Sustained outflows of foreign funds and a strong US dollar, however, weighed on the Indian currency and...

New Delhi, February 16 The country's merchandise exports increased marginally by 0.61 per cent to USD 36.56 billion in January, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday.Imports increased by 19.2 per cent to USD 71.24 billion in January this year, compared to USD 59.77 billion recorded...

New Delhi, February 15 – The India-UK free trade agreement is likely to come into effect from April this year, paving the way for an increase in Indian exports to the European nation, according to a senior official on Sunday.The agreement was signed between the two countries in July last year...

February 14, New Delhi — Facing one of its worst fuel shortages in recent years, Cuba is seeing a growing shift towards electric vehicles and bicycles as people seek alternative ways to travel amid severe economic challenges.Electric tricycles have emerged as one of the most common modes of...