February 2018 taught me — and I hope many others — a lesson in politics: that 25 years are long enough to erase memories of
Category: EXIM
Exports up 9 pct in January; trade deficit widens to over 3 yr high – The Financial Express–16.02.2018
India’s exports grew by 9 per cent to USD 24.38 billion in January, helped by a healthy growth in shipments of chemicals, engineering goods and
Exporters claiming higher drawback must submit self-declaration | Business Standard News–13.02.2018
For all exports made with effect from July 1, 2017 for which higher rate of drawback is claimed, exporters have to submit the self-declaration in
Support for export promotion schemes to cross ₹1 lakh crore this fiscal: Prabhu – Business Line–09.02.2018
Financial support for exporters through various export promotion schemes is likely to cross ₹1,00,000 crore in 2017-18, Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu said. The
A protectionist turn: Customs duty hike in Budget 2018 is a step backwards | Business Standard Editorials–07.02.2018
One of the more questionable changes brought about by the Union Budget was the decision to raise import duties on over 50 items. While introducing
Economic Survey 2018: We need to do steady consolidation: Arvind Subramanian, Chief Economic Adviser – The Economic Times–31.01.2018—–*****
The political economy in India, I think, unfortunately does tend to favour a stronger rather than weaker exchange rate, he said. A day after the
Exchange rates, jobs & external vulnerability | Business Standard Column–Mr. Rajwade–30.01.2018-1——*****
Recently, The Observer newspaper of UK criticised President Donald Trump for his “petulant, childish behaviour combined with a staggering lack of knowledge and contempt for
Budget 2018: India has no export superstars: Economic Survey explains what that means – The Economic Times–30.01.2018–1
With the GST providing numbers, it has come to light that India has very low concentration of exports when compared to many other countries. Export
Budget should push reforms agenda – Business Line–30.01.2018–1
In order to spur growth, it should push capex spending, ramp up disinvestment, and unfetter land and labour markets YK Modi As the economy adjusts
Budget 2018: Budget 2018: Buoyant exports mask problems at home for exporters – The Economic Times–30.01.2018-1
Mani adds that if it is possible to do that through an exemption, that would be good, but if not possible, then other processes to
ASSOCHAM favours reimposing 10% customs duty on paper imports from ASEAN – Business Line–28.01.2018
Backing the domestic paper and paperboards industry, ASSOCHAM has urged the Centre to re-impose 10 per cent customs duty on import of paper and paperboards
Baggage of woes for international air cargo – Business Line–28.01.2018—–*****
In the last six months, the economy has indeed walked through unprecedented developments with the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The law
NSIC inks pact with Malaysia’s SME Corporation – The Economic Times–26.01.2018
National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) on Thursday signed an MoU with SME Corporation Malaysia for exchange of information and cooperation in areas like policies to
Why not zero-rate exports? – Livemint–25.01.2018
India’s merchandise exports grew at 12% per annum for the period April to December in this fiscal year. This is a decent pace considering that
UIN: Quoting UIN on invoice necessary, says FinMin – The Economic Times–23.01.2018
The finance ministry today said quoting of the Unique Identity Number (UIN) on invoice is necessary amid complaints from foreign diplomatic missions and UN bodies
Strong rupee, demonetisation and GST continue to hurt, badly-Here is how – The Financial Express–20.01.2018
Though it is not clear whether the government, or sections of it, continue to believe a strong rupee is good for the economy since they
Five smart steps to a better GST regime | Business Line–18.01.2018
It’s not only software, but rules and forms, rates and thresholds that need to be rehauled With the issuance of one crore GST Identification Numbers
Comprehensive policy to promote agriculture exports on anvil – The Economic Times–16.01.2018
The commerce ministry is working on a comprehensive policy covering issues such as logistics to promote export of agri commodities like tea, coffee, fruits and
Exports jump 12.3% to $27 bn in December; imports rise 21.1% to $41.9 bn | Business Standard News–16.01.2018
Exports rose 12.36% in December to $27.03 billion year-on-year on account of strong performance by sectors like engineering goods and petroleum products. Imports surged significantly
‘Merchant exporters procuring goods at 0.1% GST must export under LUT’ | Business Standard News–16.01.2018
We are merchant exporters. We procure goods from manufacturers on payment 0.1 per cent tax. Can we export the goods on payment of IGST and
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