India’s apparel exports have dropped about four per cent to $16.7 billion in 2017-18. This is alarming, as this is the first reversal after years
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china us trade war: India may become surprise victim of trade war, says Rabobank – The Economic Times–19.04.2018—–*****
India’s economy will be hit hard by a combination of a global tariff war and the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary tightening cycle, according to a
Prabhu promises exporters to take up GST refund issue – The Economic Times–19.04.2018
Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu on Wednesday assured exporters of taking up the issue of Goods and Service Tax (GST) refund with the finance
RBI may give freer rein to Rupee as US puts India on monitoring list for currency manipulation – The Financial Express–18.04.2018
India’s addition to the U.S. Treasury’s monitoring list for currency manipulation makes it more likely the Reserve Bank of India will give freer rein to
Indian currency manipulation | Business Standard Column–18.04.2018—–*****
The US Treasury recently placed India on the watchlist on the issue of currency manipulation. Two of its three tests make no sense, but there are grounds
Currency games – Business Line–18.04.2018
There are no valid grounds for the US to accuse India of being a currency manipulator By naming India as one among six countries whose
India needs robust exports, investment to achieve 8% growth: ADB – Business Line–16.04.2018
India can achieve over 8 per cent growth rate in a sustained manner if it takes steps to revive investments and make exports competitive, said
Rupee — what lies ahead – Business Line–16.04.2018
After a strong 2017, the rupee appears wobbly this year. A look at the factors behind the fall and what’s in store The year 2017
As labour-intensive sectors take a hit, exports dip in March – Business Line–14.04.2018
A fall in exports of gems & jewellery, petroleum products, readymade garments and farm products pulled down India’s overall exports (year-on-year) by a marginal 0.6
If recipient fails to pay supplier in 180 days, he loses ITC and interest | Business Standard News–11.04.2018
A person who provides services to us says that under the GST laws we have to pay him within six months. We are in financial
Special Rs 26-bn package to boost export of leather products, footwear | Business Standard News–08.04.2018
The leather and footwear industry is expecting that the Rs 26-billion special package announced by the governed recently, will help the stagnant sector grow by easing the pricing pressure.
FIEO, PayPal join hands to simplify international trade for Indian exporters and SMEs – The Economic Times–06.04.2018
“We are very confident of the potential that this partnership has and we look forward to channelising it,” said Richard Nash, Vice President, PayPal. The
Export push: Portals unveiled to expedite certification, check non-compliance – Business Line–04.04.2018
The Export Inspection Council, the export certification body of the government, has launched three portals for faster certification of food and farm products and efficient
Apparel exporters seek ‘lifeline support’ – Business Line–02.04.2018
Exporters in the Tirupur knitwear cluster say it will be impossible for them to compete with ‘tariff advantaged’ countries without ‘lifeline support’ through schemes such
Centre may impose 10% import duty on mobile motherboards – Business Line–01.04.2018
The government may impose additional duty on imported motherboards of mobile phones under phase manufacturing programme from April onwards, according to an official source aware
Impact of demonetisation, GST roll-out: Economy disrupted | Business Standard News–30.03.2018
Call it disruption or structural reform, demonetisation (or note ban) did have dampening effects on the economy. However, even as its negative impact was fading by the time 2017-18
Claim settled by ECGC can be considered for incentives under FTP | Business Standard News–27.03.2018
We are a Star Export House. We have exported some item to a foreign buyer under two invoices. We have received drawback and service tax refund on these
CBEC clears some air on refunds under GST, central excise, service tax laws | Business Standard Column–26.03.2018
In an excellent circular (no.37/11/2018-GST dated March 15, 2018), the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has clarified many issues relating to refunds under the Goods and
Pending GST claims will be a thing of the past: FIEO – The Hindu–25.03.2018
Govt. has assured to clear the dues before March 31’ Pending GST refund claims, a major concern for exporters, could soon be a thing of
Panagariya makes strong case for privatisation of PSBs – The Hindu–25.03.2018
Former NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya has made a strong case for the privatisation of public sector banks with the exception of State Bank of India (SBI),
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