New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Monday welcomed the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, calling it a strategic milestone that will expand market access, deepen economic ties and create opportunities for exporters, especially micro, small and medium enterprises.FIEO President, S C Ralhan said that the FTA will open new bilateral trade avenues for Indian exporters across agriculture, textiles, pharmaceuticals, engineering good…
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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…
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, 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 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, Dec 31 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) welcomed the launch of the Market Access Support (MAS) intervention on Wednesday as a timely, strategic step to strengthen India’s global export footprint, especially for MSMEs, first‑time exporters and priority sectors.FIEO said that MAS Intervention, under the government’s Export Promotion Mission will provide structured financial and institutional support for buyer‑seller meets, international trade fairs and e…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS): The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Monday welcomed the signing of the India–New Zealand free trade agreement as “a game-changer for Indian exporters”, which will significantly enhance the country’s integration with global value chains.FIEO President S.C. Ralhan said that the conclusion of the India–New Zealand FTA in such a short span reflects the strong political will and shared economic vision of both countries.The zero-duty access for Indian …