As part of its initiative to promote export of mangoes, the Centre invited the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) inspector for pre-clearance of mangoes at irradiation facilities at Vashi, Nashik, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad.
Mango exports up 19 pc to USD 47.98 million during April-August; US top destination
The government is giving coastal cruise services a push by offering IGST waiver to luxury vessels converting to coastal run and encouraging setting up of cruise terminals in ports. The near-term goal is to encourage tourists who would otherwise be boarding cruises from Dubai or Singapore to onboard cruises from Indian destinations
India cuts floor price for basmati rice exports
3 years ago
The India government’s decision to reduce the Minimum Export Price (MEP) of basmati rice from $1,200 per tonne to $950 per tonne is expected to bring to exporters who were concerned about losing their global market share to Pakistan, a competitor in aromatic long-grain rice production. Indian rice exporters had temporarily halted purchases in multiple […]
Piyush Goyal to attend G7 meet in Japan
3 years ago
The Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is set to participate in the G7 trade ministers’ meeting in Osaka on October 28-29. The meeting’s agenda includes discussions on supply chain resilience, trade sustainability, investment, and the upcoming World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial conference. During this event, the minister will also engage in bilateral discussions with […]
US to withdraw key proposal on digital trade
3 years ago
The United States has made a significant shift by withdrawing its support for a World Trade Organisation (WTO) initiative promoting free cross-border data flows without localization requirements. This change aligns with India’s stance of flexibility in digital policy and concerns about the potential dominance of a handful of e-commerce players.
n a communication to export promotion body APEDA, the Union Commerce Ministry has said “it has been decided to revise the price limit for registration of contract for export of basmati rice from USD 1,200 per tonne to USD 950 per tonne.” The government on August 27 decided not to allow exports of basmati rice […]
JSW Infrastructure is in discussions to acquire Gopalpur Ports, the ports arm of Shapoorji Pallonji, for an estimated enterprise value of 3,000 crore. The divestment is part of the Mistry family’s commitments to lenders in loan covenants. JSW Infrastructure sees Gopalpur Ports as a strategic fit that complements its steel-making operations.
India’s Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, met with his Saudi Arabian counterpart to discuss ways to enhance trade relations between the two countries. Goyal emphasized the potential for India to contribute to global supply chains and highlighted the opportunities available in India.
India criticises safeguard measures on import of certain steel products by EU, UK in WTO meet
3 years ago
Several countries, including India, Switzerland, Russia, and Japan, have criticized the EU and the UK for their safeguard measures on steel imports, stating that they are inconsistent with global trade rules. The countries, speaking at the World Trade Organisation’s Safeguards Committee meeting, argued that the measures violated WTO rules.
The Irish government is eager to strengthen its economic and cultural ties with India as part of its renewed Asia Pacific strategy, according to Deputy Prime Minister Micheal Martin. Ireland’s Asia Pacific Strategy, which aimed for €100 billion in trade with the region by 2025, has already surpassed this target two years ahead of schedule.