New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Thursday welcomed the government’s timely announcement of the RELIEF (Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) initiative under the Export Promotion Mission, aimed at supporting exporters impacted by the ongoing disruptions in West Asia maritime trade routes.Recent developments around the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Gulf region have led to significant challenges including vessel diversio…
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New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The government will restore full benefits under the export support scheme Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) from April 1, according to exporters’ body Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Saturday.The move is expected to provide much-needed support to the exporting community, which has been dealing with multiple global challenges.“The assurance was given by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade during a meeting with the ex…
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The 6.15 per cent growth in overall exports during April-January 2025-26 is a positive and reassuring indicator of the inherent strength and competitiveness of Indian industry, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said on Saturday.India’s overall exports during the period rose to $720.76 billion, as compared to $679.02 billion in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.Merchandise exports stood at $366.63 billion, registering a growth of 2.20 pe…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Tuesday hailed finalisation of the India-US trade deal, under which the United States has agreed to reduce tariffs on all ‘made in india’ products to 18 per cent, saying it marks a significant milestone in further boosting and strengthening bilateral trade relations between the two countries.Sectors such as engineering goods, textiles and apparel, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, leather products, gems and jewellery, and …
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Economic Survey 2025-26 provides a strong foundation for policy reforms to accelerate export growth, improve logistics efficiency, lower input costs, expand market access and deepen India’s role in global value chains, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said on Thursday.The industry body welcomed the Survey, saying it highlighted the decisive role of the external sector — exports, imports and services — as a cornerstone of stability, growth and glob…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The India-EU free trade agreement (FTA), together with the government’s recent FTAs with the UK and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), effectively opens the entire European market for Indian exporters — marking a strategic breakthrough in India’s trade diplomacy, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said on Tuesday.The EU agreement comprehensively covers trade in goods and services, rules of origin, customs facilitation, trade remedies, and …
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Federation of Indian Export Organisations on Thursday urged the government to use the Union Budget 2026 to tackle cost competitiveness issues faced by exporters through customs duty rationalisation and tax incentives.FIEO proposed five measures ranging from customs duty rationalisation to support for domestic shipping lines and enhanced tax incentives for R&D.The industry body argued targeted fiscal support and policy certainty are essential as India competes for glo…
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) India’s exports to Iran are mostly humanitarian in nature and the government will wait for the detailed US executive order before assessing the impact of the proposed 25 per cent tariff announced by US President Donald Trump, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Thursday.Trump had said in a social media post on Monday that any country doing business with Iran would face a 25 per cent tariff on all trade with the United States, with immediate effect.However, Indian…
Rajkot, Jan 12 (IANS) The Reverse Buyers-Sellers Meet at Hall No. 1 of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition (VGRE) has emerged as one of the event’s biggest attractions, drawing strong international interest and significant business traction. The meet brought together 53 international buyers from 23 countries and more than 1,800 manufacturers and sellers from across Gujarat, creating a powerful platform for direct global trade.According to Suvidh Shah, Additional Director General of the Fed…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The industry has hailed two key interventions under the ‘Niryat Protsahan’ sub-scheme to strengthen MSME exports by providing affordable and easier access to trade finance, saying this will lower the cost of exporting, expand access to finance, diversify export markets and strengthen India’s export brand.The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) welcomed the launch of two critical interventions, aimed at strengthening MSME exports and significantly improving …