New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The government on Saturday extended the deadline for fulfilling export obligations under certain export promotion schemes to August 31, 2026, to help exporters facing disruptions in global trade and shipping routes.The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, announced the decision through a public notice.The move comes amid ongoing geopolitical developments that are affecting global shipping routes, logistics corridors a…
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New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The government on Monday said it will continue to engage closely with all stakeholders and relevant ministries and departments to ensure that India’s trade continues to move efficiently and that any emerging issues are addressed in a timely manner.The Centre reiterated its readiness to facilitate trade operations, including procedural flexibility in export-related authorisations in cases of genuine disruption; coordination with Customs authorities to ensure smooth clear…
Hyderabad, Jan 9 (IANS) Customs authorities at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) here seized hydroponic ganja (cannabis) worth about Rs 14 crore on Friday.According to officials, the contraband was recovered from two passengers who had arrived from Qatar.The seized hydroponic Ganja, cultivated without soil, is estimated to be worth around Rs 14 crore in the international market.On suspicion, Customs officers intercepted two passengers who arrived from Qatar. The passengers’ baggage w…