Red Sea crisis not much affected container availability: Government to Parliament

The government assures that the crisis in the Red Sea has not significantly impacted container availability in most ports. However, there has been a rise in freight costs and container sailings from India have been redirected via the Cape of Good Hope route. The Indian Navy has increased maritime surveillance efforts in the Arabian Sea […]

India’s food secretary has highlighted that the government has no intentions to revise rice export restrictions until prices fall, reported Reuters, on Friday.

Piyush Goyal discusses bilateral investment treaties and the importance of negotiating from a position of strength. He mentions concerns about the Red Sea situation and the potential impact on exports. Goyal believes that India will become the largest market for aircraft in the next 20-25 years, attracting manufacturers. The budget focuses on infrastructure investment to […]

India and Indonesia commemorated the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations with the mega India-Indonesia Business Forum, focusing on attractive sectors for collaborations such as pharma, consumer goods, transportation infrastructure, tourism, e-mobility, and FinTech. The event concluded with the unveiling of a logo symbolizing the strong cooperation between the two countries.

India is negotiating bilateral investment treaties with different countries with a view to promote foreign inflows, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday. She said that foreign direct investment (FDI) has doubled during 2014-23 to USD 596 billion compared to the inflow received during 2005-14.

India sustains export growth despite global challenges arising from conflicts like the Israel-Hamas war. The Budget lays a strong foundation for economic growth. Geopolitical complexities and conflicts reshape globalization. Wars and crises disrupt global supply chains, impacting India’s exports and logistics. The Budget focuses on every section of society, with announcements on e-mobility promotion and […]

Government approved the signing and ratification of a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This agreement is expected to facilitate and encourage investments between the two nations. The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by PM Modi.

The first half of 2023 saw a $13.3 billion influx of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Kazakhstan. The Netherlands, the US, Switzerland, Russia, China, South Korea, Belgium, France, UAE, and Luxembourg emerged as the top contributors. Astana is keen for increased investments by India.

The Indian government has cut import taxes on some components of mobile phones in a bid to make the local industry more competitive. The move will help the likes of Apple and Samsung to ramp up exports, according to exports. The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) had earlier submitted a report comparing import duties […]

The US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, described the Indo-US ties as a ‘multiplicative relationship’ and emphasized the need for more US investments to flow into India. He called for easier corporate tax practices and the removal of barriers for companies to invest in India. Garcetti also expressed his vision for India to become a […]