India is considering raising import taxes on vegetable oils to help protect farmers facing lower oilseed prices. The decision, likely to be announced in the coming weeks, may reduce demand for palm oil, soyoil, and sunflower oil imports. The finance ministry’s Department of Revenue will make the final determination.
Govt said to raise import taxes on vegetable oils to help farmers
At a national coordination committee meeting in Tuticorn (Tamil Nadu) on August 8, major port workers’ unions affiliated to five federations decided to go on an indefinite strike from August 28 to press for immediate wage revision and other benefits, pending for nearly 32 months.
Indian firms are expanding their footprint in Argentina, focusing on lithium, copper, and gold exploration. Bilateral trade has surged to $4.6 billion, with Argentina being a key supplier of soybean and sunflower oil to India. Both nations celebrate deep-rooted cultural, economic, and defense ties, enriching their longstanding partnership.
The Indian government has allowed the import of up to 160 tonnes of gold from the UAE at a concessional rate for 2024-25 under the India-UAE free trade agreement, known as CEPA. This follows a surge in gold imports from the UAE, prompting calls for a review of the agreement. India’s gold imports dropped by […]
India and Oman are close to finalizing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to increase bilateral trade and investments. The agreement would benefit Indian exports, including textiles and pharmaceuticals, by eliminating duties. Improved direct shipping links were also discussed to reduce trade costs and enhance economic ties.
Nirmala Sitharaman met Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to strengthen bilateral ties. Accompanied by other Indian ministers, they discussed enhancing cooperation in digitalisation, skill development, sustainability, and other areas, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s expected visit next month.
The Solvent Extractors Association of India has asked the government to revisit its ban on de-oiled rice bran exports, pointing to severe underutilisation of processing plants in eastern India. The association cited the challenges faced by processors in West Bengal and raised concerns about quality control and adulteration in rice bran oil.
In 2023-24, India’s exports to Bangladesh were higher than many of the world’s leading economies like Japan, Germany and France. However, the ongoing socio-political turmoil has impacted economic activities in Bangladesh and is very likely to adversely affect its bilateral trade relations with India.
REC to provide Rs 45,000 cr finance to JNPA
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REC Ltd agreed to finance up to Rs 45,000 crore for various Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) projects, which include the Vadhavan Port development. The memorandum of understanding was signed by REC Executive Director Rahul Dwivedi and JNPA Chairman Unmesh Sharad Wagh, with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal present to witness the agreement outlining this partnership.
India, Aus hold 10th round of CECA talks
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India and Australia engaged in their tenth round of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement from August 19-22 in Sydney. Discussions focused on goods, services, digital trade, and other areas, with the aim of narrowing differences. The next round of talks will be held in November, according to the commerce ministry.