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The Bangladesh government has given permission to traders to export nearly 4,000 metric tonnes of Hilsas , fish popular with Bengalis, to India ahead of West Bengal's biggest festival, Durga Puja
Israeli delegation communicated with Indian defence manufacturers during an interactive session that the Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) had hosted at its Pune office on Wednesday (Jul 19).
SEVA stands for 'Software E Commerce Value Added Services'. It aims to reach and empower small businesses and individuals with a digital SAAS-based SEVA platform. It is working towards fulfilling the dream of a digitally enabled India.
The senior US official said that he had got an opportunity to spend more than hours with Prime Minister Modi.
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Thursday said that she will sign an MoU on the semiconductor sector with India to promote cooperation in the segment as it holds huge opportunities, reported PTI. Notably, India has on several occasions highlighted its interest in the segment to reduce its dependency on the semi-conductors.
The matter come to light after the video of the incident went viral on social media. As per the reports, students studying at the Commerce Department of the University were offering namaz at the university premises.
The contribution of crime-terror hybrid organizations has led to further expansion of the terror funding trade. Pakistan-based D Company and the Haqqani network are the best examples of these organizations.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal visited BAPS Swaminarayan Temple on Sept 11, in Los Angeles. The Minister, who is presently visiting USA since the past 7 days, said that BAPS Swaminarayan temple was doing great service to the society all over the world.
the notification was sent in response to requests from the industry to include a provision for a national consistent WFH policy across all Special Economic Zones
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal will also be visiting UK on May 26 - May 27 to hold discussions with UK govt and businesses on the progress made in FTA negotiations and the way forward.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh invited US companies to carry out joint R&D, manufacturing and maintenance of defence equipment to achieve the vision of ‘Make in India, Make for the World’.
The government is planning to restructure the department of commerce in a bid to create the necessary ecosystem to take advantage of the growing global demand for industrial commodities and realize the lofty goods and services export goal of $2 trillion by 2027-28. It will also hire trade specialists, including from the private sector, wherever required.
A meeting was organized under NITI Ayog to review mission of CIL to produce 1 bn tonnes of coal by 2025-26
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The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced extension of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) of the Govt of India. The present policy which came into force on Apr 1 2015, was to be implemented for 5 years.
United States President Biden led the US commerce department, took the action against the multiple Chinese companies on Monday. The department has served subpoenas on Chinese companies that provide Information and Communications technology and services (ICTS) in the country.
India’s share in world merchandise exports remained constant at 1.7 per cent in 2017, 2018 and 2019. However, India’s rank as an exporter has improved from 20th position in 2017 to 18th position in 2019, according to the latest available WTO.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Feb 26, that the National Education Policy has given emphasis to innovation, entrepreneurship and skill development. The minister was addressing the FICCI Higher Education Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to interact with the startups that were initiated under the Startup India initiative and address 'Prarambh' : the Startup India International Summit, 2021.
ontinuing to pile pressure on China and the Chinese economy, the Trump administration has yet again slapped harsh restrictions on China's top chipmaker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) from using American technology.
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal addressed CII's Session on Post-Brexit UK and India.
Taking steps towards making India a global manufacturing hub for sale & exports of toys, the government has exempted handicraft and GI Toys from Quality Control Order.
With an aim to enhance the Ayush Exports, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and AYUSH Ministry are joining hands to set up an Export Promotion Council to boost the Export.
Good news for Indian techs working in the United States, the US court has overturned the last two changes to the H-1B visa programme brought in by the administration of US President Donald Trump.
Union Minister of State Mansukh Mandaviya has announced that the government has amended the existing norms for indigenized ships.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday invited American businesses to be a part of Prime Minister’s vision, and look at India as their next investment destination.
Emphasizing the need for import-substitution, PM Modi on Thursday said that India should convert the COVID-19 crisis into a turning point towards becoming a self-reliant nation.
The Commerce and Industry Minister today released truncated data for April wholesale price-based inflation saying there was limited transaction of products in the market due to the outbreak of COVID-19. As per the data released, Wholesale Price Index (WPI) deflation in primary articles was 0.79 per cent in April, as against an inflation of 3.72 per cent in March.
While the business community at large is still baffled about the introduction and implementation of GST in India, the Centre has collected ₹1.05 lakh crore as GST revenue in February, up 8% over the same month last year. This is the fourth consecutive month when the government mopped up GST collection above ₹1 lakh crore mark.
The year 2019 was a healthy year for India in international trade. India has engaged in trade with many african countries since many decades. In order to promote India-Africa trade and economic relations, Ministry of Commerce and Industry regularly reviews India’s trade with Africa through institutional mechanisms like Joint Commission Meetings (JCMs), Joint Trade Committees (JTCs), and Joint Working Groups(JWGs).
To promote exports from agriculture produce rich regions of India, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) sent the first trial shipment of vegetables by sea route from Varanasi to Dubai. Considering the potential of production of fruits and vegetables in Varanasi Region comprising of 5 districts namely, Ghazipur, Jaunpur, Chandauli, Mirzapur and SantRavidas Nagar, APEDA is in the process of setting up Agri export hubs in these 5 districts of the Varanasi region.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Hardeep Singh Puri yesterday participated in CII Exim Bank India-WANA Conclave at Cairo. The conclave had large & enthusiastic participation of business leaders, corporate representatives & investment & trade specialists from diverse sectors from India & several West Asian North African countries.
While India seems to be trapped in the economic slowdown observing a growth of 5 per cent, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority has revealed that the nation, in FY 2018-19 exported organic products worth Rs 5,151 crore, against Rs 3,453 crore in the previous year, registering an increase of about 49 per cent.
"5150 railway stations are already WiFi enabled in India. In next 6-8 months, 5500 stations will be under WiFi zone and all 6500 stations will be Wi-Fi enabled by next year", claimed Rail Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday attending the 19th Session of the Indo-Swedish Joint Commission for Economic, Industrial and Scientific Cooperation in Stockholm.
Aiming to secure the food security, UAE entities are expected to invest up to USD 7 billion in India's food sector in the next three years as part of the UAE-India food corridor project.
Hailing a momentum for the commerce and manufacturing industry in India, the recent reports released by the Indian government revealed increase in the exports by 2.25 per cent to 26.33 billion US dollar for the month of July while imports slipped by 10.43 per cent to 39.76 billion US dollar.
Urging companies in both India and Russia to come together to discuss partnerships directly with: each other and to come up with concrete project proposals, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal led a high-power delegation with CM of Haryana, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Goa and around 140 Indian companies in Russia from August 11-13.
Waking ahead in the novel recruitments to the Modi 2 regime, the Centre on Friday appointed Dr Guruprasad Mohapatra, an IAS officer of 1986 batch, as the secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade in the national capital.
“India has made a significant progress to 52nd rank in the GII-2019. We will not rest on past laurels until we achieve target of positioning itself among the top 25 countries of the Global Innovation Index”, said Piyush Goyal while launching Global Innovation Index 2019 in New Delhi.
Ahead of trade minister level deliberations in China on the proposed RCEP agreement, the Commerce Ministry on July 22, convened a meeting of sector specific players, particularly from steel and MSME engineering sector.
Exploring various possibilities of bringing on board more PSUs, departments, ministries and Centre and State on the electronic platform, Piyush Goyal reviewed and formulated an action plan for Government e Marketplace to achieve a target for Rs. 1 lakh crore Gross Merchandise Volume in year 2019-20.
With an aim to strengthen bilateral economic relations, India and the United States held a detailed discussion on a range of trade issue the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday.
Raising concerns about India’s trade deficit with Indonesia which stood at USD 10.57 billion in India’s trade deficit with Indonesia during 2018-19, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, held a bilateral meeting with Indonesian Minister of Trade, Enggartiasto Lukita. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Troika Meeting with ASEAN Trade Ministers.
Raising the concerns about India’s trade deficit with Indonesia which stood at USD 10.57 billion during 2018-19, Piyush Goyal said that the balance of trade was heavily in favor of Indonesia and that both the countries needed to work towards establishing sustainable trade by diversifying the export basket.
Calling for a mass movement to strengthen the cooperative sector in agriculture, Piyush Goyal while speaking at the curtain raiser event of India International Cooperatives Trade Fair (IICTF) in the national capital today, stressed at the need for both heads of Commerce and Agriculture to work in close coordination, further tapping the true potential of the cooperative sector.
A bill that seeks to allow trusts to set up units in special economic zones by amending the SEZ law was approved by Parliament on Friday, with the government asserting that these zones were an engine of growth and employment.
Reiterating that the Centre will ensure that small retailers and kirana shops thrive in the country, Commerce head Piyush Goyal, held an interactive session with e-Commerce companies, discussing ways to bring about convergence of interests of e-Commerce platforms and small retailers.
“US withdrawal of Generalised System of Preferences will not have a significant impact on India. Indian Industry is competitive in its export products and the government does not foresee a significant impact on the country’s foreign trade.” says Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal while giving reply to a question in Rajya Sabha on Friday.
“India cannot remain in isolation and will have to be part of the global value chain in order to become a USD 5 trillion economy”, said Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal while addressing the meeting with representatives of associations of kirana stores, traders and retailers in in the national capital.
