The Central Information Commission has upheld the denial of exporter-wise details for limestone sold to Bangladesh. This information is protected under the commercial confidence clause. The commission stated that releasing such data could harm exporters’ competitive positions. No overriding public interest was found to justify disclosure.
Denial of limestone export data to Bangladesh justified; no larger public interest: CIC
Cross-border ecommerce is set to become easier for Indian businesses, particularly MSMEs. The government is considering relaxing rules for returning goods and increasing the value limit for courier exports. This move aims to support small businesses and artisans. Dedicated ecommerce export hubs will streamline logistics and customs processes.
India’s export horizons are expanding rapidly, with projections hitting $840-850 billion in FY26 and climbing to $950 billion in FY27. The fostering of free trade agreements, particularly with nations in West Asia, alongside robust growth in sectors like services and electronics, are pivotal to this surge.
Israeli trade negotiators will visit India in January for trade pact talks. This marks a pre-round for a Free Trade Agreement. Indian negotiators are expected to visit Russia after Budget 2026. This visit is for the second round of negotiations for the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union trade pact. Bilateral trade between India and Israel was […]
India has imposed a safeguard duty on certain steel products for three years, starting with 12% in the first year, to counter a surge in cheap imports. This move, recommended by the DGTR, aims to protect domestic players from increased imports from countries like China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.
India has launched a Rs 4,531 crore Market Access Support intervention to aid MSMEs and first-time exporters in expanding global reach and overcoming trade finance hurdles. This initiative, part of a larger export promotion mission, aims to boost buyer connections and market presence through structured interventions and financial support for international participation.
India has imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty of $60.87-$130.66 per tonne on low ash metallurgical coke imports for six months. This measure affects imports from Australia, China, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, and Russia, potentially raising steelmaking costs as the country aims to boost steel production.
India and Israel teams will meet next month to discuss a proposed Free Trade Agreement. This pact aims to boost bilateral trade and investments between the two nations. Negotiations for the agreement formally began in November. The upcoming meeting will focus on structuring the FTA. Trade representatives from Israel are expected to attend these crucial […]
India’s export success is concentrated in a few key districts and states. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh are leading merchandise exports. Jamnagar in Gujarat and Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu are top exporting districts. Uttar Pradesh is emerging as an electronics manufacturing hub. Location advantages and policy support are crucial for this growth.
The government has permitted the export of organic sugar, setting an annual limit of 50,000 tonnes. This move, detailed in a Directorate General of Foreign Trade notification, is governed by APEDA’s guidelines. Organic sugar is produced from sugarcane cultivated without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, adhering to strict organic farming and processing standards.