Evaluation of infrastructure requirements for achieving $1 trillion exports by August-September: Official

A study by the Asian Development Bank is underway to assess infrastructure needs and identify industry clusters to achieve India’s USD 1 trillion merchandise export target by 2030. In 2023-24, exports dipped to USD 437 billion and imports to USD 675.4 billion. Investments in roads, ports, airports, and railways are crucial for handling the projected […]

India’s coal import surged by 7.7% to 268.24 MT in FY24, driven by lower seaborne prices and anticipated rise in power demand during summer. March FY24 saw an increase to 23.96 MT. Non-coking coal import was 15.33 MT, while coking coal import stood at 5.34 MT. Domestic coal production in FY24 grew by 11.65% to […]

In the fiscal year 2023-24, China has overtaken the US as India’s largest trading partner, with a total two-way commerce of $118.4 billion, as per the data from the economic think tank GTRI. India’s exports to China rose by 8.7 percent to $16.67 billion, while imports increased by 3.24 percent to $101.7 billion. Conversely, exports […]

Amidst geopolitical tensions in West Asia causing a sharp decline in saffron supplies from Iran, Indian saffron prices have surged by over 20% at wholesale and 27% at retail levels, reaching Rs 3.5-3.6 lakh per kg. Kashmiri saffron, renowned for its quality, faces production challenges, with output declining significantly despite receiving a Geographical Indication (GI) […]

The fact that India’s exports between April and January of FY24 were $3.7 billion and its imports, primarily from Russia’s crude oil imports, were $51.7 billion, is what worries New Delhi. Additionally, the bloc has free trade agreements with Iran, China, Vietnam, and Serbia; these agreements may have an effect on the competitiveness of Indian […]

Despite global economic uncertainties, India’s exports increased to 115 countries out of 238 destinations in 2023-24. The merchandise exports slightly declined by 3% to USD 437.1 billion, while services exports rose to USD 341.1 billion. Overall exports (goods and services) reached USD 778.2 billion. India’s rank in world merchandise exporters improved from 19th to 17th, […]

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has predicted global goods trade to slowly recover in 2024 following a contraction last year. The volume of world merchandise trade is projected to increase by 2.6% in 2024 and 3.3% in 2025 after falling 1.2% in 2023, the WTO said last month but cautioned that regional conflicts, geopolitical tensions […]

In December last year, the government allowed duty-free imports of yellow peas until March 2024 which was extended till April and then June.

Indian exporters seek priority shipment for MSMEs at Delhi Airport due to delays caused by Bangladesh transhipment, leading to quadrupled air freight costs. Requests made to suspend transshipment facility for Bangladesh cargo.

India emphasizes reinvigorating WTO discussions on development for tangible progress, highlighting finance, technology, and food security. Marrakesh Agreement crucial. Proposed thematic sessions to address developmental needs.