trade facilitation

New Delhi, March 30 The government on Monday provided an additional 30 days to the gems and jewelry sector to meet certain obligations, in order to help them cope with the ongoing crisis in West Asia.The region is a key export destination for the sector. West Asia accounts for approximately...

New Delhi, March 25 – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Wednesday that the Union Budget includes several "supportive" measures for the middle class and MSMEs, and the government is moving forward with reforms based on conviction and clarity, rather than compulsion.In response to...

New Delhi, March 25 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday that India is on a path of reform, and these reforms are being implemented with conviction and clarity.In response to the debate on the Finance Bill 2026 in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said, "Reform is not happening out of...

New Delhi, March 23 There is a need to create regional dependence rather than relying on global supply chains, whether in energy security, health security, or other areas. BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey said this, according to a statement issued by Assocham on Monday.The key...

Mumbai, March 19 India has taken swift and coordinated measures to safeguard the country's maritime trade in the face of the evolving situation in the Middle East, ensuring smooth cargo movement and minimal disruption to supply chains, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday...

New Delhi, March 19 – The government on Thursday launched the RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) scheme, with an outlay of ₹497 crore, to assist exporters facing disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The scheme, implemented by the Export Credit...

March 05, New Delhi — Today, India's exports are rapidly establishing their presence among the world's largest economies. Indian products are no longer confined to the country, but are firmly making their mark in global markets. Increasing orders, new markets, and growing global demand are clear...

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, held a consultation meeting today with all relevant ministries, key logistics and trade facilitation partners, to review the emerging geopolitical situation and its potential impact on India's exports and imports. During the meeting, the...

New Delhi, March 2 The government held discussions with exporters and logistics players on Monday to assess the impact of escalating tensions in the West Asian region on India's trade and assured all measures to mitigate any disruptions.The US and Israel jointly launched military strikes on...

Union Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, stated today that the government is strengthening India's customs administration to make it more technology-driven, transparent, and trade-friendly, while safeguarding national security and economic interests. Addressing a program to mark...

New Delhi, February 26 India's 8th Trade Policy Review at the World Trade Organization (WTO) will take place in July 2026, which will involve a comprehensive peer review of the country's national trade policies, an official statement said on Thursday.An Indian delegation led by the Central...

New Delhi, February 26 The revenue department will roll out a 30-day duty deferral facility for eligible manufacturer-importers starting next month, which will help such importers better manage their liquidity, a senior official said on Thursday.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had proposed...

New Delhi, February 26 Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava said on Thursday that customs procedures must actively enable Indian exporters to access global markets with speed and certainty, as India increases its focus on expanding domestic manufacturing, and supporting MSMEs and entrepreneurs...

New Delhi, February 25 – Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that he had held discussions with a high-level Israeli delegation regarding the India-Israel free trade agreement."I had a productive discussion with the Israeli team, reflecting our shared commitment to...

New Delhi, February 24 India and Israel have begun the first round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) here with the aim of further strengthening commercial ties and promoting investment, an official statement said on Tuesday.In November last year, the two countries signed the...

Mumbai, February 18 – FedEx, a major transportation firm, announced on Wednesday that it will invest over ₹2,500 crore to set up a 300,000 sq ft fully automated cargo hub at the Navi Mumbai International Airport.The facility, which will be developed in collaboration with Adani Airport Holdings...

New Delhi, February 18 Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Port of Marseille Fos in France to deepen cooperation on trade facilitation, port innovation, and energy transition, thereby strengthening connectivity along the...

UDHAMPUR, FEBRUARY 16: The District Industries Centre (DIC) Udhampur organized an awareness and facilitation camp at the SICOP Industrial Estate, Battal Ballian, to promote and provide on-site support for Udyam Registration under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme...

New Delhi, February 13 India needs to address its structural cost disadvantages, leverage free trade agreements (FTAs), and promote the manufacturing of strategic components to boost its exports of electronic goods, according to the NITI Aayog's Trade Watch Quarterly report released on Friday...