New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The Government has undertaken several initiatives to diversify export markets, including the signing of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), pursuing trade negotiations with major economies and undertaking focused export promotion activities through Export Promotion Mission, Indian Missions overseas, Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), industry associations and other stakeholders, according to a statement tabled in Parliament on Tuesday. The Government has signed seven FTAs in t…
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Amaravati, July 21 (IANS) The YSR Congress Party on Tuesday claimed that the Centre has exposed the TDP-led coalition government’s ‘investment mirage’ in Andhra Pradesh. The YSRCP said that the coalition government’s relentless publicity campaign claiming lakhs of crores of investments and lakhs of jobs in Andhra Pradesh has been exposed by the Union government’s own data placed before Parliament.Contrary to the grand claims repeatedly made by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and the coal…
Guwahati, July 21 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday inaugurated the Digital Design and 3D Printing Centre of Excellence in Guwahati, saying the facility will strengthen the state’s manufacturing ecosystem by promoting innovation, rapid prototyping and indigenous product development across multiple sectors.Announcing the inauguration in a post on X, the Chief Minister said the Centre of Excellence would bring advanced digital design, additive manufacturing and rapid proto…
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has proposed to exempt export consignments worth up to Rs 10,000 from the requirement of obtaining a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC), to help small exporters grow their businesses.The move is expected to benefit micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), artisans and e-commerce sellers who export goods through postal or courier channels.These small exporters will be allowed to skip RCMC requirements when a…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) India’s 8th Trade Policy Review (TPR) meeting at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is scheduled for July 21 and 23, 2026, with the country’s official delegation led by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday. The review is based on a policy statement submitted by the Member under review (Government Report) and on a report prepared by the WTO Secretariat and circulated to all Members. All …
Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) The recently concluded India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a landmark development that is expected to provide a major boost to Indian businesses across sectors, with benefits extending from large corporations to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), an industry body said on Monday.Speaking exclusively to IANS, Indian Merchants’ Chamber (IMC) President Prof. Mahendra Kumar Chouhan described the agreement as a “historic step” that would strengthen India…
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday afternoon invited Lionel Messi’s fans to enjoy late-night FIFA World Cup 2026 Final – football’s biggest night – over the weekend in city restaurants and cafes permitted by the government to welcome guests till 4 a.m.“Every football fan has watched Lionel Messi make history. Now, history has one more story to tell. A legend. A teenage prodigy. One trophy. One night that generations will remember. Delhi is ready for that…
Amaravati, July 17 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday urged the Union government to adopt policy measures to stabilise the prices of raw materials used in shrimp feed production, highlighting that the sharp increase in input costs is severely affecting aqua farmers and seafood exports.During a meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at his official residence, the Chief Minister said the aquaculture sector provides livelihoods to lakhs of farmers, w…
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) In a bid to empower MSMEs, the government has launched a guidebook to help them identify export opportunities, understand market access requirements, leverage freely available trade intelligence tools, comply with international standards and sustainability requirements, and build export readiness.According to a Commerce Ministry statement, the guidebook addresses common challenges faced by MSMEs, including limited access to market information, inadequate knowledge of ov…
New Delhi/Bhopal, July 16 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh continued its push to attract investments as Chief Minister Mohan Yadav addressed industrialists and global investors in the national capital on Thursday. During the ‘Bharat Tex‑2026’ event and an interactive session on investment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh, the state received proposals worth Rs 20,193 crore. These commitments are expected to generate employment for around 27,592 people.Speaking at the session, CM Yadav assured investors…