India’s exports have shown positive growth in May and June, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighting the role of the services sector in boosting outbound shipments despite global challenges. Merchandise exports rose by 9.1 per cent to USD 38.13 billion in May, and the first quarter of the current fiscal remained in the […]
Exports positive in April-June quarter despite global challenges: Piyush Goyal
India and Korea are set to hold the next round of negotiations to upgrade their existing Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) from July 17-19. The talks aim to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries by addressing issues related to implementation, rules of origin, customs procedures, and data sharing. India has also raised concerns about […]
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will participate in bilateral meetings with G7 nations’ counterparts in Reggio Calabria, Italy, during the G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting outreach session on July 16-17. Discussions will focus on enhancing trade, resolving issues, and strengthening economic cooperation. Goyal aims to showcase India’s trade and investment opportunities, emphasizing global trade vision, […]
The UK’s new government is expected to push for a renewed push for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UK, aiming to promote service exports and deepen cooperation in areas like security, education, technology, and climate change. Experts suggest that a comprehensive FTA with the UK would deliver win-win results for […]
Both sides identified several areas of focus for enhancing both bilateral trade as well as mutually beneficial cooperation sectors.
Budget Expectations: The US-India Tax Forum urges tax parity, corporate tax reform, and customs duty adjustments for Budget 2024-25. Essential proposals include capital gains tax changes, infrastructure investment, and sustainable development. The 350-member Forum stresses TDS/TCS tech use and ease of business. FM Nirmala Sitharaman will present her sixth Budget on July 23, during the […]
The UK’s Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) is conducting a transition anti-subsidy review on imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics from India, evaluating whether the current nearly 13 per cent duties should be maintained. TRA, an independent body under the Department for Business and Trade, will assess the impact on the UK industry and determine if […]
India June palm oil imports rise about 3% MoM
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India’s palm oil imports rose 3% in June to 786,134 metric tons, while soyoil imports fell nearly 15% to 275,700 tons and sunflower oil imports increased 13.4% to 465,647 tons. Total vegetable oil imports grew 1.4% to 1.6 million tons, according to the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA)
In June, India’s vegetable oil imports rose 18% to 15.5 lakh tonnes, led by crude palm and sunflower oils. Edible oil imports hit 15.27 lakh tonnes, non-edible 23,178 tonnes. Year-to-date, total imports fell 2%, refined oils 2%, crude oils 3%. Palm oil imports decreased; soft oil imports fell. India imports from Malaysia, Indonesia, Brazil, and […]
Shortly after Keir Starmer assumed leadership of the British government, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed that the long-awaited Free Trade Agreement between the UK and India is on the verge of completion. This progress follows a telephone discussion between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and newly elected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who secured a decisive […]