economy > trade Trade US may extend sanctions waiver for India’s oil imports from Iran 24 May 2013 RBI to ease forex hedging norms for ex-im trade 24 May 2013 Government slashes tariff value for gold imports further to $440 per 10 gm 22 May 2013 China open to free trade talks with India: Li Keqiang 21 May 2013 Most Maharashtra trade bodies call off stir against LBT 21 May 2013 Essar Oil in fuel-for-loan deal with Chinese bank 20 May 2013 China seeks access to Bangla, Myanmar via India’s North East 20 May 2013 India’s FY’13 coir product exports hit record Rs1,116 crore 18 May 2013 Japan to invest in smart-tech projects alongside Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor 18 May 2013 China promises steps to reduce India’s trade deficit 16 May 2013 RBI acts as gold continues to pump up current account deficit 13 May 2013 India opens FY’14 with a trade deficit of $17.79 billion in April 13 May 2013 Chinese claim trade increase, but figures don’t add up 08 May 2013 RBI panel recommends review of Gold Card scheme for exporters 06 May 2013 Traders down shutters against Maharashtra’s new impost 06 May 2013 EC mulls punitive import duties on Chinese solar panels 06 May 2013 FCI to sell wheat at Rs1,484 per quintal to exporters 29 April 2013 US opposes India’s WTO proposal on unlimited farm subsidies 26 April 2013 EU dangles temporary work visas for FTA with India 23 April 2013 Share of exports in GDP rises despite widening current account deficit 22 April 2013 Maharashtra traders launch stir against new tax; Mumbai not hit 22 April 2013 India’s FY’13 trade deficit hits $191 billion 19 April 2013 Govt extends EPCG scheme, allows smaller SEZs 19 April 2013 Sharma proclaims Rs3,000 cr export package; industry unimpressed 18 April 2013 Government slashes tariff value of gold, silver 16 April 2013 Germany offers $1.3 billion support for India’s renewable energy programme 13 April 2013 PM fails to achieve breakthrough on Indo-German FTA 12 April 2013 India-EU free-trade pact may undermine WTO’s patent agreement 10 April 2013 Cargo traffic at Indian ports up 2.81% in April-November 2012 10 April 2013 Sharma calls for LDC package in WTO’s trade facilitation proposal 09 April 2013 US-China business group cries foul over protectionist legislation 09 April 2013 India accedes to international trademark system 08 April 2013 India permits export of 8,587 tonnes of raw sugar to US 08 April 2013 India, Eurasian Economic Commission mull CECA 02 April 2013 South Australia eager to enhance trade ties with India 25 March 2013 India plans special fund to protect Iranian crude importers 25 March 2013 Egypt may buy wheat from India: report 19 March 2013 Eurozone trade deficit at €3.9 bn in January 19 March 2013 India’s crude oil imports from Iran down 28 % in FY’13 18 March 2013 India eager to boost ties with African continent: Sharma 18 March 2013 India’s raw silk imports from China halves in 5 years 13 March 2013 Czech companies to invest $2 bn in India in the next two years 12 March 2013 India, Kuwait to boost oil sector cooperation 11 March 2013 India likely to export additional 5 million tonnes of wheat soon 06 March 2013 India reports $31.66 billion trade deficit with China for April-December 27 February 2013 Iran seeks to expand trade ties with India 26 February 2013 Kerry pushes US-EU free trade 26 February 2013 India suspends gold jewellery imports from Thailand 20 February 2013 Colonial reprise: UK to resume making sovereigns in India 18 February 2013 Cameron pitches for Mumbai-Bangalore industrial corridor 18 February 2013 Sharma allays fears of delays in clearance of oil and gas sector FDI 18 February 2013 Cameron leads largest-ever UK trade team to India 18 February 2013 India’s gold imports hit an 18-month high of 100 tonnes in January 16 February 2013 Mauritius offers India free port facility for trade with Africa 16 February 2013 EU, US to pursue talks for transatlantic free-trade deal 14 February 2013 India’s trade deficit may hit $200 billion in FY’13 13 February 2013 Task group suggests exclusive trading hub for diamonds 12 February 2013 Nasscom sees software exports growing at 12-14% in FY’14 12 February 2013 RBI warns of record current account deficit 11 February 2013 RBI weighs further curbs on gold imports 06 February 2013 India allows export of select processed foods 04 February 2013 US, Mexico avert trade war over tomatoes 04 February 2013 India lifts quantitative curbs on export of premium edible oils 31 January 2013 Government looking at new ways of curbing gold imports’ 30 January 2013 Contenders for top WTO post seek India's support at Davos 24 January 2013 Government allows flour exports despite ban on grain 17 January 2013 RBI opens $6.5-bn swap facility for banks to boost export credit 15 January 2013 India’s April-December trade deficit shoots up to over $147 billion 11 January 2013 India proposes minerals, metals JVs in Kazakhstan 09 January 2013 Parliament panel seeks people’s views on India's free trade challenges 07 January 2013 Turkey withdraws safeguard duty on Indian cotton yarn 04 January 2013 RBI working group suggests fiscal measures to curb gold demand 02 January 2013 India looks at gold import curbs, diesel deregulation to pare deficit 02 January 2013 Government reduces import tariff value of gold and silver 01 January 2013 India’s external debt up 5.8 % at over $365 bn at end-September 2012 31 December 2012 Stability of India, China helped Dubai recovery: study 27 December 2012 FCI to export additional 2.5 million tonnes of wheat 26 December 2012 India announces fresh sops to boost exports 26 December 2012 Fresh sops for exporters on Monday: Sharma 22 December 2012 Indo-ASEAN links at exciting stage: PM 22 December 2012 Exporters less than thrilled by FTAs 22 December 2012 India, Asean clinch FTA deal on services and investments 20 December 2012 India, ASEAN set to finalise services and investment pact 18 December 2012 Exports target to be missed amid turndown: FIEO 15 December 2012 Free trade pacts hurting, not helping India: FIEO 15 December 2012 India, Pakistan operationalise liberalised visa regime 14 December 2012 China’s exports projected to grow 8 per cent in 2013 12 December 2012 India’s April-November direct tax collection up 7.14 per cent at Rs3,25,696 crore 11 December 2012 India’s April-November trade deficit zooms to $129.5 billion 11 December 2012 Sri Lanka auto import tariff hike: India mulls diplomatic effort 10 December 2012 Australian governmentplans anti-dumping commission 05 December 2012 India to be among top trading nations soon: HSBC 04 December 2012 India seeks to tie up LNG imports from Australia 04 December 2012 India, Japan in $15-bn currency swap deal 04 December 2012 GMR issue hangs fire as Maldives promises detailed reply 04 December 2012 India eases visa norms for Bangladesh nationals 03 December 2012 GMR issue jeopardises Indian aid to Maldives 30 November 2012 Ratan Tata urges greater India-Australia cooperation 28 November 2012 Visa interview waived for 4 more US visa categories 19 November 2012 India ready to sign services trade pact with ASEAN, says PM 19 November 2012 Manmohan Singh, Chinese PM hold one-to-one talks 19 November 2012 India, Afghanistan ink four pacts during Karzai visit 12 November 2012 India’s trade deficit peaks at nearly $21 billion in October alone 12 November 2012 China's exports rise 11.6 per cent in October 10 November 2012 India, Canada to explore civil nuclear co-operation, increase bilateral trade 06 November 2012 Italy offers single-window clearance for Indian investors 03 November 2012 Japan's exports are down to the lowest after earthquake last year 22 October 2012 India, Pakistan to reduce duties to cut maximum trade duty to 5 per cent 20 October 2012 India, Australia take first steps towards N-deal 17 October 2012 India’s engineering exports down 8 per cent in September 17 October 2012 Uranium sale to India may take another 2 years: Gillard 16 October 2012 Victoria premier calls for fast tracking Australia's FTA with China 16 October 2012 Chinese exports surge by 9.9 per cent in September 13 October 2012 India’s April-September trade deficit tops $89 billion 11 October 2012 UK likely to cut Indian aid, focus on trade 10 October 2012 Proposed UK visa curbs will hit Indian IT companies hard, Sharma tells London Mayor 08 October 2012 India’s trade deficit seen lower at $71.17 billion in April-August FY’13 01 October 2012 EU asks $12 bn in sanctions against US on Boeing subsidy case 28 September 2012 India, S Africa to log $15-billion trade this year, ahead of 2014 timeline 24 September 2012 India, Pakistan sign agreements on customs, trade grievance redressal 21 September 2012 India, Czech Republic to deepen economic engagement 11 September 2012 EU regulator probes dumping of Chinese solar panels 06 September 2012 India’s exports nosedived nearly 15 per cent to $22.4 billion in July 03 September 2012 China agrees to allow more Indian imports 31 August 2012 Major policy announcements to boost exports planned 29 August 2012 ASEAN-FTA partners meet to discuss comprehensive economic partnership 28 August 2012 China must open bids to Indian firms: Sharma 27 August 2012 India, China to set up joint working group to address trade issues 27 August 2012 China a trade cheater, says Republican Romney 25 August 2012 RBI notifies FDI route for Pakistani nationals, entities 22 August 2012 India cuts 264 tariff lines from SAFTA sensitive list 18 August 2012 India-China trade to touch $100 billion by 2015 18 August 2012 India’s July exports down 14.8 per cent at $22.4 billion 14 August 2012 EU probing imports of ‘subsidised’ Indian stainless steel wires 13 August 2012 India keen on investing in Sri Lanka: Anand Sharma 04 August 2012 India to help Sri Lanka set up auto, pharma hubs 03 August 2012 Pakistan looks to trade boost as India lifts ban 03 August 2012 Import of crude down on US, EU sanctions on Iran: MRPL 28 July 2012 Indian IT companies employed 2.8 lakh in US in 2011: Nirupama Rao 27 July 2012 NSIC to set up incubation centres in Africa 27 July 2012 Anand Sharma links market opening to free movement of labour 26 July 2012 Citing security concerns, home ministry refuses entry to Iranian bank branches 20 July 2012 Indo-Pak expert group favours increased overland trade in petroleum products 18 July 2012 Eurozone crisis hits India-France bilateral trade 18 July 2012 India’s current account deficit narrows as trade dips 13 July 2012 India on growth path, but business environment complicated: Singapore PM 12 July 2012 India, Poland sign audio visual co-production agreement 07 July 2012 India, Mauritius to expand cooperation in textile sector 06 July 2012 Power ministry seeks higher duty on imported power gear 05 July 2012 India to export 2 million tonnes of wheat; floor price fixed at $228 per tonne 04 July 2012 India’s April-May trade deficit narrows to $29.8-bn as trade shrinks 02 July 2012 India’s current account deficit hit $21.7 billion in Q4-FY’12: RBI 29 June 2012 SBI cuts lending rate for exporters by 50 basis points 28 June 2012 India to take strong position at EU trade negotiations 26 June 2012 India’s import of sensitive items up nearly 43 per cent in FY’12. 20 June 2012 RBI gives a Rs30,000-crore boost to export credit 18 June 2012 Government waives rupee tax on Iran oil imports 15 June 2012 Australia may be hit with the third WTO suit over tobacco packaging 15 June 2012 Sharma predicts big rise in exports this year 08 June 2012 India extends export sops under revised trade policy 05 June 2012 Sanctions not to hurt legitimate trade interests with Iran: Krishna 01 June 2012 US hits Daewoo, Samsung and LG washing machines with retaliatory duties 01 June 2012 Japan, China to start direct currency trading from 1 June 30 May 2012 India-Myanmar-Thailand highway to be ready by 2016 29 May 2012 India offers to build pipeline to Wagah to export oil to Pakistan 29 May 2012 India extends $500-million line of credit to Myanmar 28 May 2012 US authorities find E coli contamination in Australian beef imports 25 May 2012 India to move WTO against `discriminatory’ US visa fee hike 21 May 2012 India 46th in World Bank’s global trade logistics performance ranking 16 May 2012 US, euro zone sanctions on Iran may hit India’s trade: minister 16 May 2012 India cuts crude imports from Iran by 11 per cent 15 May 2012 `Days of India’ festival opens in Germany 12 May 2012 Indo-German trade seen crossing € 20 billion in 2012 09 May 2012 India cutting oil imports from Iran, says US House think-tank 08 May 2012 PM, Clinton discuss economic ties, security 08 May 2012 India to step up trade ties with Iran despite US pressure 08 May 2012 Tamil Nadu in pact with Japan's Kanagawa Prefecture for boosting economic co-operation 08 May 2012 India committed to deals with Bangladesh signed by PM last year : Pranab 07 May 2012 India’s crude imports rose 5 per cent to 172 million tonnes in 2011-12 03 May 2012 India, Australia set to sign MoU for wool testing facility in Mumbai 03 May 2012 India in talks with Pak for export of petro products 28 April 2012 ITPO opens International Business Lounge at Pragati Maidan 27 April 2012 India seeks additional 3 million tonnes LNG from Qatar 23 April 2012 India tells WTO it will further open market for LDCs 23 April 2012 Indonesia keen on sister-state agreement with Tamil Nadu: Indonesian ambassador 23 April 2012 India looks at transport corridor to boost trade with Azerbaijan 17 April 2012 India, Pakistan enter business-driven relationship 14 April 2012 Boost production to ease pressure on imports, says FIEO 14 April 2012 Pakistan calls for better quality Indian tea exports 14 April 2012 Integrated check post at Attari opens for trade with Pakistan 13 April 2012 India moves WTO against US steel duties 12 April 2012 Government to permit export of another 1.9 million bales of cotton 12 April 2012 India to open integrated check post at Wagha for trade with Pakistan 12 April 2012 India moves WTO against US visa curbs on Indian IT firms 10 April 2012 India Qatar seal six agreements in diverse areas 10 April 2012 India, Qatar agree to boost energy, trade cooperation 09 April 2012 Liberalisation will open Pak industries to competition: minister 05 April 2012 ‘Made in Pakistan’ exhibition to be held from 12 to 15 April in New Delhi 04 April 2012 Rising imports, falling exports push April-Feb trade deficit to $167 bn 02 April 2012 India's balance of payment turns negative in October-December 2011 30 March 2012 India’s external debt mounts to 20 per cent of GDP at $335 billion 30 March 2012 China clamps down on iPad smuggling trade 27 March 2012 India seeks long-term supplies of rough diamonds from Russia 27 March 2012 Have faith in India, PM tells Korean business 26 March 2012 PM to focus on bilateral talks wit S Korea 24 March 2012 India to continue Iranian oil imports 24 March 2012 US exempts Japan, 10 EU nations from Iran oil sanctions 21 March 2012 India - Africa trade target raised to $90 billion by 2015 19 March 2012 India exempts rupee payments for Iran oil from tax 17 March 2012 Flip-flop on cotton exports add to sector woes: Fitch 14 March 2012 US to turn heat on China over rare earths exports 13 March 2012 Government likely to lift cotton export ban 10 March 2012 India’s April-February trade deficit zooms to $166.8 billion 09 March 2012 India-Indonesia bilateral trade set to hit $25 billion by 2015 07 March 2012 PM orders review of cotton export ban 07 March 2012 India to give incentives to rupee trade with Iran also 05 March 2012 India offers $100 million for institution building in rural Africa 05 March 2012 India bans cotton exports 05 March 2012 Krishna covers bilateral issues with Chinese counterpart 02 March 2012 India, Africa discuss science and technology co-operation 01 March 2012 Import of sensitive items up nearly 45 per cent in April-December FY’12 01 March 2012 Pakistan to switch to negative list for trade with India 29 February 2012 Engineering exporters seek budget backing for technology upgradation 29 February 2012 India, Italy to liberalise business visas 28 February 2012 RBI notifies increased tenor of gold loan for re-exporters 27 February 2012 Government allows additional export of 1 million tonnes sugar 24 February 2012 Saudi Arabia offers to meet India’s long-tem oil needs 23 February 2012 Direct import of ATF may become a reality soon 18 February 2012 India exported horticulture produce worth Rs14,000 crore in 2011-12: Pawar 17 February 2012 Pakistan puts MFN status for India on back burner 15 February 2012 Trade minister Sharma walks across Wagah in historic Pak visit 13 February 2012 US asks TransCanada if Keystone X oil pipeline is using Indian steel 11 February 2012 India Show to open in Lahore today 11 February 2012 EU wants India to help bring Iran to the negotiating table 10 February 2012 Import of sensitive items rise over 42 per cent in April-November 2011 10 February 2012 Free trade pact to figure in India-EU summit talks today 10 February 2012 Krishna sees India-China trade touching $100 billion by 2015 09 February 2012 Iran firms in talks to import wheat from India 09 February 2012 India’s April-January trade deficit zooms to $148.7 billion 09 February 2012 Germany to invest $4 bn in Kazakhstan in exchange for mining rare earths 09 February 2012 Pakistan’s trade with India can multiply five times: Pak official 04 February 2012 India exempts essential commodities to Bhutan from export bans 03 February 2012 India proposes pharma JVs in Belarus 01 February 2012 India hikes base import prices of gold, silver 01 February 2012 Iran oil imports to continue, vows Pranab 30 January 2012 Indian regulators to address exporters’ concerns in Pakistan 25 January 2012 India, Pakistan agree on transit fee formula for TAPI gas pipeline project 25 January 2012 India looking for ways to make Iran oil payments: Reddy 23 January 2012 Sharma calls for new credit mechanisms to boost SAARC trade 23 January 2012 India’s April-December trade deficit zooms to $133.3 billion 16 January 2012 Obama plans a united front for US exporters 14 January 2012 China's 2011 foreign trade soars 22.5 % 11 January 2012 Indian consortium to invest Rs375 crore on iron ore exploration in Afghanistan 07 January 2012 Minister pushes to boost MSME participation during Indo- Canada business round table 07 January 2012 Import of sensitive items in India up 4.6 per cent in April-October 06 January 2012 Tortured traders saga: Chinese paper turns guns on India 06 January 2012 ‘Tortured’ Indian traders coming home; China vows action 05 January 2012 India-Saudi trade touches $26 billion; new investments, JVs eyed 04 January 2012 Government notifies service tax refund on export of 18 goods 03 January 2012 India asks its traders to keep off China's commodity hub 03 January 2012 India’s trade deficit zooms 26 per cent to $117 billion in April-November 02 January 2012 India’s overseas liabilities decline to $225 billion in Q2-FY’12 02 January 2012 Pakistan mulls import of vegetables, raw jute from India 31 December 2011 Remittances, software exports help curtail balance of payment deficit 31 December 2011 China cool to Noda’s India visit 29 December 2011 Japan to invest $4.5bn in DMIC; N-talks to resume 29 December 2011 India-Japan trade likely to touch $25 billion by 2014: Anand Sharma 28 December 2011 India’s coal imports seen touching 194 million tonnes by 2017 27 December 2011 India, Japan negotiating $10-billion currency swap 26 December 2011 Japan to anounce investments in India during PM Noda's visit 26 December 2011 China, US dumping solar equipment on India 20 December 2011 Sharma hopes to double India’s exports by FY14 despite bulging trade deficit 16 December 2011 Government extends sops for engineering, pharma and chemical exports 16 December 2011 Manmohan in Russia to boost energy, defence and trade ties 15 December 2011 China imposes additional duties on US cars 15 December 2011 India’s marine product exports rise over 23 per cent to $1.5 billion in fiscal first half 13 December 2011 India weighs countervailing duty on Chinese power plant equipment 13 December 2011 India’s manufacturing sector struggling under Chinese competition 12 December 2011 US threatens trade sanctions against EU in Boeing-Airbus dispute 10 December 2011 India’s April-November trade gap widens to $117 billion 09 December 2011 China’s foreign trade contains ‘unsustainable’ elements: Government white paper 07 December 2011 Uranium sale to India in Australia’s interest: Stephen Smith 05 December 2011 India, Canada sign pact to boost diamond trade 03 December 2011 India’s trade deficit zooms to $19.63 billion in October 01 December 2011 Australian stance blocks India’s hopes of easy uranium 29 November 2011 Government may allow additional sugar exports 25 November 2011 China to launch probe into US renewable energy policy 25 November 2011 Pakistan to allow more imports from India 22 November 2011 China to allow equal access to foreign suppliers: US official 22 November 2011 Aluminium association to seek safeguard duty on Chinese imports 19 November 2011 Endorse agreements on services, investment, PM tells ASEAN 19 November 2011 Cabinet clears bill to increase Exim Bank’s capital to Rs10,000 crore 16 November 2011 Proposed India-EU trade agreement will spur trade: Sharma 16 November 2011 India, Pakistan to hold talks on energy trade 15 November 2011 RBI hikes interest ceiling on foreign currency export credit 15 November 2011 Pak set to prune ‘negative list’ for Indian imports: official 15 November 2011 Japan offers to join APEC forum 12 November 2011 Pakistan lifts curbs on import of 12 items from India 12 November 2011 India, Maldives sign `framework agreement’ for larger cooperation 12 November 2011 SAARC Summit brings regional cooperation closer 11 November 2011 SAARC: India, Pakistan agree on a path towards preferential trade 10 November 2011 India cuts tariff lines under sensitive list for SAARC to 25 10 November 2011 Bangladesh may drop complaint over EU trade preference to Pak textiles 09 November 2011 India calls for lifting trade and investment barriers in Shanghai Cooperation zone 08 November 2011 India’s trade deficit set to top $150 billion in current fiscal 08 November 2011 Pakistan’s flip-flop on MFN for India 05 November 2011 India-China bilateral trade to top $100 billion by 2015: Anand Sharma 04 November 2011 India aims to double exports to $500 bn in three years 04 November 2011 Pakistan grants MFN trade status to India 02 November 2011 India's April-September trade deficit zooms to $73.46 billion 01 November 2011 India, Qatar to increase cooperation in oil and gas sector 28 October 2011 Indian, Chinese firms emerge front-runners for Afghan mining, oil deals 27 October 2011 India inks fresh trade pact with Nepal; extends $250m credit 22 October 2011 Government to decide on sugar exports in early November 21 October 2011 India to consider zero duty for Pakistani goods to boost trade relations 21 October 2011 Bangladesh PM hopeful of signing Teesta pact with India 20 October 2011 Trade ministers clear deck for India-Africa-LatAm trilateral FTA talks 19 October 2011 UAE to outpace China to become India's largest trading partner by 2025: HSBC 17 October 2011 Pakistan to give MFN status to India: Khar 13 October 2011 India-Vietnam target $7bn bilateral trade by 2015 12 October 2011 Canada seeks Indian investments in manufacturing sector 11 October 2011 Interest subsidy on rupee export credit to labour-intensive sectors extended till March 2012 11 October 2011 Government to revive dollar credit facility for exporters 11 October 2011 Government to announce export incentives soon: Anand Sharma 07 October 2011 Japan, India to extend strategic cooperation to science and technology 07 October 2011 India's imports of sensitive items up at Rs31,692 crore in April-July 2011 07 October 2011 India, Switzerland sign MoU on financial dialogue 05 October 2011 India, Indonesia to boost bilateral trade and investments 04 October 2011 India's April-August trade defict up over 15 per cent at $54.49 billion 03 October 2011 India, Pakistan vow to double bilateral trade in three years 28 September 2011 India, China to boost investments, open up markets 27 September 2011 India-Myanmar trade to double by 2015: Anand Sharma 27 September 2011 Pakistan means business with India, Fahim reiterates 27 September 2011 India, China agree to beef up economic cooperation 26 September 2011 Pak trade minister in Mumbai with high-level team 26 September 2011 Doha round of WTO talks stuck, solution not before 2013: Khullar 24 September 2011 Anand Sharma pushes for supply of potash from Canada 24 September 2011 India slaps provisional anti-dumping duty on morpholine imports from US, EU and China 24 September 2011 Government forced to lift ban on onion exports 20 September 2011 Anil Ambani to head team for India-China trade forum 19 September 2011 Government expands duty drawback scheme for exporters as DEPB scheme nears end 16 September 2011 India's coffee exports up over 29 per cent in July 12 September 2011 India's April-August trade deficit widens to $55 billion as imports catch up 09 September 2011 India bans onion exports, allows export of rice and wheat 08 September 2011 Peak tariff rates to be 8% for imports from Pakistan by January 2012 08 September 2011 Teesta, transit pacts on hold; India, Bangladesh agree on interim deals 06 September 2011 WTO rules against China in US tyre imports case 06 September 2011 Doha Round can't be allowed to lapse: Anand Sharma 05 September 2011 India may increase duty-free access for garments from Bangladesh 02 September 2011 India's trade deficit widens despite rising exports 02 September 2011 India warns developed world against protectionism 02 September 2011 India-South Africa trade set to reach $15 billion by 2014: Anand Sharma 29 August 2011 India planning to hike iron ore export duty further 29 August 2011 India's seafood exports fetch record $2.8 billion in 2010-11 26 August 2011 China may achieve a trade balance next year 24 August 2011 Panel of ministers to consider lifting ban on wheat exports 20 August 2011 India's engineering exports surge 187 per cent to $8.2 billion in July 19 August 2011 US, European debt crises threaten Chinese export growth 13 August 2011 Exports vault nearly 82 per cent to $29.3 billion in July 11 August 2011 US downgrading will hit India's exports: FIEO 06 August 2011 Government allows export of 1 million tonnes of non-basmati rice 04 August 2011 India's balance of trade with China to mount to $70 billion in 4 years 03 August 2011 Russian cabinet approves visa deal with India 02 August 2011 India's imports climb 42 per cent to $36.87 billion in June 01 August 2011 India-Japan free trade pact comes into effect 01 August 2011 EU to stop confiscating Indian generic drugs under new deal 29 July 2011 Japanese industrial hub coming up at Mahabalipuram 27 July 2011 India, South Korea sign civil nuclear pact 25 July 2011 India, Bangladesh open border haat at Kalaichar in Meghalaya 23 July 2011 MMTC allowed to renew iron ore supply contracts with Japanese, South Korean and Chinese mills 22 July 2011 SEZ exports fail to impress; grow at 23 per cent in Q1 2011-12 22 July 2011 India Pak talks on cross-LoC trade today 18 July 2011 China's June imports at 20-month low 11 July 2011 Exports show robust 46.4% growth in June 09 July 2011 German exports record stronger-than-expected recovery in May 08 July 2011 Grain exports: decision likely after EGoM meet next week 06 July 2011 Indo-Iran payments row squeezes Indian exporters 05 July 2011 India’s exports surged by 56.93 per cent 01 July 2011 Grain exports: govt dithers amid pulls and pressures 01 July 2011 India won't allow duty-free import of grains and fruits from EU 27 June 2011 India, US to revive Trade Policy Forum, fast-track bilateral investment agreement 23 June 2011 Imports of sensitive items in India up during April-February 2011 14 June 2011 Under pressure, government agrees to extend export sops scheme 13 June 2011 DEPB incentive for exporters may get a 3-month extension 11 June 2011 Industry body wants refund scheme on exports extended 11 June 2011 Canada announces 10-year multiple-entry visa for Indians 10 June 2011 India's exports grow nearly 57 per cent to $25.9 billion in May 10 June 2011 Indian guar gum exporters resent China's bias 09 June 2011 India calls for dismantling trade, IPR barriers to quality drugs 09 June 2011 China settles dispute with US over subsidies to wind power firms 08 June 2011 India's forex reserves cross $310 billion 03 June 2011 India to phase out duty on imports from Afghanistan 03 June 2011 India won’t give in to Western pressure at WTO: Sharma 25 May 2011 India offers $5 billion line of credit to Africa 24 May 2011 Indian investments in Africa touch $33 billion: Anand Sharma 20 May 2011 India-Africa trade ministers' meet to open on 21 May 18 May 2011 India-Asean FTA seen to open up huge opportunities for Indian business 16 May 2011 US welcomes Indian PM's Kabul visit 14 May 2011 India to pay in rupee, other currencies for Iranian crude 13 May 2011 India, Australia eye free trade 12 May 2011 China’s April trade surplus overshoots expectations 10 May 2011 RBI cautions banks on trade credit for import of rough diamonds 06 May 2011 Government tightens norms for deemed export benefits 06 May 2011 India's imports of sensitive items up 8 per cent in April-January 2010-11 06 May 2011 China seeks to allay US fears on yuan 06 May 2011 India aims to double exports to $500 billion in 3 years 03 May 2011 India, Australia to negotiate on free trade from next week 02 May 2011 India's FY'11 exports rise 37.5 per cent to nearly $246 billion 02 May 2011 India, Pakistan agree to improve trade relations 29 April 2011 India proposes power grid for SAARC 27 April 2011 Trade ministers to informally review stalled Doha round at OECD meeting 27 April 2011 China policy shift to benefit India’s exports 26 April 2011 India seeks to narrow trade deficit with China 25 April 2011 India hikes duty-free quota for Bangla textiles 23 April 2011 Pawar for export of wheat and rice 21 April 2011 Integration of US-India SMEs in global supply chain will create new opportunities: Anand Sharma 20 April 2011 India's exports grow 37.5 per cent to around $245.9 billion in 2010-11 19 April 2011 China's forex reserves swell to more than $3 trillion 14 April 2011 Rising trade deficit with China a matter of concern: Anand Sharma 12 April 2011 Manmohan, Hu likely to grab the limelight at BRICS meet 12 April 2011 India suspends food imports from Japan 05 April 2011 Software exporters get 6 months more to repatriate proceeds 02 April 2011 Undervalued currency gives China a big trade edge: RBI 02 April 2011 India's net liabilities up at $221 billion in October-December 2010 01 April 2011 Iron ore export likely to fall 50 per cent: Fimi 31 March 2011 Doha failure means disaster for emerging nations, says top WTO economist 31 March 2011 India to help Mozambique in mining, geology 29 March 2011 Mozambique invites India to invest in Africa 28 March 2011 India, Africa trade target for 2015 set at $70 billion 28 March 2011 India, China commerce chambers in Singapore sign MoU 28 March 2011 Fukushima fallout: governments restrict food imports from Japan 26 March 2011 US bars entry of some Japanese food products 24 March 2011 India, Pakistan agree to build new check post at Attari-Wagha border 21 March 2011 India seeks more Nigerian crude, proposes investments in downstream projects 16 March 2011 WTO ruling favours China in trade dispute with US 14 March 2011 China records $7.3-bn trade deficit for February 11 March 2011 India's exports vault nearly 50 per cent in February 10 March 2011 India-Brazil trade to grow to $10 billion in next few months 09 March 2011 Commerce minister expresses concern over MAT for SEZs 05 March 2011 India's engineering exports to touch $50 billion this fiscal 04 March 2011 Some Asean states resisting services pact: Malaysia 03 March 2011 India clears over $2 billion of oil dues to Iran 03 March 2011 India's trade gap narrows as exports grow faster in January 01 March 2011 Time right to allow exports of rice and wheat, says Pawar 24 February 2011 India targets exports of $450 billion by 2014 23 February 2011 Pawar calls for lifting ban on export of rice, wheat, sugar 23 February 2011 India-Asean trade to cross $70 billion in 3 years 22 February 2011 India, Malaysia sign trade liberalisation pact 18 February 2011 India lifts ban on onion exports 17 February 2011 India, Japan sign free trade agreement 16 February 2011 Activists take EU commission to court over secret trade deal with India 15 February 2011 India's exports seen above $220 billion in current fiscal 12 February 2011 India mission a ‘resounding success’ : Gary Locke 12 February 2011 Government partially lifts ban on export of non-basmati rice, onions 12 February 2011 Supreme Court lifts export ban on iron ore 12 February 2011 Sharma announces export incentives for over 600 products 11 February 2011 Indo-UAE trade grows 300 per cent in five years 10 February 2011 Pawar favours export of sugar, onion and rice 09 February 2011 Government moves to help reduce transaction cost for exporters by Rs2,100 crore: Scindia 08 February 2011 Locke wants India to open up financial sector for US business 08 February 2011 Punjab potato growers on verge of Russian deal 08 February 2011 Aromatic basmati exports likely to fall 10 per cent: exporters body 07 February 2011 Indo-UK CEO forum ‘fantastically important’: Cameron 04 February 2011 US commerce secretary to lead hi-tech trade mission to India on Sunday 03 February 2011 Indo-US trade may hit $50 billion mark for 2010 02 February 2011 Rising exports, declining imports fail to dent India's trade deficit 01 February 2011 India-Mauritius tax pact has holes, says OECD 29 January 2011 India, Brazil, South Africa and China seek improvements to WTO negotiating package 29 January 2011 Export of pharmaceuticals from India to be under trace and track surveillance system 28 January 2011 Nigeria, India bilateral trade at $8.7 billion 28 January 2011 India, Indonesia sign deals worth over $15 billion 25 January 2011 India-EU FTA likely by April: Smadja 22 January 2011 Now, UK threatens row over unpaid games dues 22 January 2011 India, Korea target $30 billion in bilateral trade by 2014 20 January 2011 Foot-and-mouth epidemic spreading in South Korea 17 January 2011 India to sign major trade pacts with Japan and Malaysia 17 January 2011 High powered US trade delegation lines up for India 15 January 2011 Wheat product exports to be banned: report 13 January 2011 India's trade deficit tops $82 billion despite 36.4 per cent growth in December exports 08 January 2011 Area under foodgrains in India rises to over 48.7 million hectares 08 January 2011 Hectic talks on to get Pak onions back on road 08 January 2011 Miffed traders stop vegetable exports to Pakistan 08 January 2011 Punjab traders hopeful of Pakistan resuming onion exports 08 January 2011 IT officials raid onion dealers in several states 07 January 2011 India wants road supplies of Pak onions resumed 07 January 2011 Competition panel to probe possible onion cartel 07 January 2011 Pakistan bans export of onion through Attari-Wagah check post 06 January 2011 India extends ban on Chinese milk products 04 January 2011 Indian officials to visit Iran in mid-January to settle oil payments issue 04 January 2011 Pak onions rotting at JNPT to be cleared today 04 January 2011 Government invites fresh bids for cotton exports 30 December 2010 Iran refuses to sell oil to India on RBI's terms: report 29 December 2010 More sops for exporters in January: Sharma 24 December 2010 TAPI gas pipeline draws unexpected support 21 December 2010 India among major exporters to UAE free zones 21 December 2010 India halts onion exports, jacks up export price to $1,200 per tonne 20 December 2010 India, Russia target $20 billion bilateral trade by 2015 20 December 2010 Sugar manufacturers gain on export news 17 December 2010 India, China sign 49 MoUs to boost economic ties 16 December 2010 Turkmenistan, Afghanistan push project to pipe gas to India 14 December 2010 WTO upholds US tariffs on Chinese tyre imports 14 December 2010 India's herbal product exports rising at a compounded annual rate of 16.8 per cent 13 December 2010 India asks Germany to ease high-tech exports 13 December 2010 Defence, nuclear deals to dominate Medvedev visit 13 December 2010 Relations with China improving: Indian envoy 13 December 2010 Wen visit: Thorny issues to be swept under the carpet 13 December 2010 Iran, India likely to restart gas pipeline talks 11 December 2010 Pak may prove thorny as PM leaves for Brussels 09 December 2010 Wen Jiabao to bring biggest-ever trade team on visit 09 December 2010 India's exports grow faster than imports for a second straight month 08 December 2010 India to retain generics production right under India-EU trade pact 08 December 2010 EU-Russia trade surges by a third in Jan-Sep 2010 07 December 2010 Exim Bank extends $72.55 million line of credit for exports to Laos 06 December 2010 Government looks to trade fairs, exhibitions to push textile exports 04 December 2010 India's April-October trade deficit vaults nearly 25 per cent to $72.8 billion 01 December 2010 Indo-EU deal on drug seizures, FTA likely soon 30 November 2010 Multi-billion defence, trade deals likely during Medvedev visit 30 November 2010 India-Saudi trade rises over six-fold to $21 billion in four years 27 November 2010 Transaction costs weighing on India's export competitiveness: Anand Sharma 25 November 2010 Japan export growth slows 25 November 2010 Government accepts due diligence failure by PSUs for rice exports to Africa 20 November 2010 Failure at Doha would derail WTO: Lamy 20 November 2010 India Canada launch trade negotiations 17 November 2010 IMF reduces weightage of dollar and yen in the SDR basket 17 November 2010 Imports plummet in October even as exports surge 16 November 2010 India's FY11 trade deficit expected to touch $135 billion 15 November 2010 India, Canada set to launch free-trade negotiations 12 November 2010 India unanimously elected vice president at UNCTAD conference 12 November 2010 Manmohan Singh warns of resurgence of protectionist sentiments 12 November 2010 Bangla wants Indian investment in ports, but China grabs the lead 11 November 2010 World Bank places UAE third in 'trade across borders' ranking 11 November 2010 G20 Summit: Big 3 trading nations agree to work together 11 November 2010 Sharma calls for agreement on comprehensive economic co-operation with US 10 November 2010 India favours a more open trade with US: Sharma 09 November 2010 Nigeria likely to supply high quality crude to India 03 November 2010 India signs MoU for joint venture phosphate projects in Syria 01 November 2010 India, Sudan to boost oil sector cooperation 30 October 2010 India set for FTA negotiations with Indonesia, Thailand 29 October 2010 India-Malaysia free trade deal to take effect in July 27 October 2010 India to supply rare earth minerals to Japan 26 October 2010 India's restrictions on imports 'bit intense': EU 22 October 2010 India and Oman seek closer investment, trade ties 21 October 2010 India not to reopen agreed issues with Doha talks revival: Sharma 21 October 2010 India, Kenya target bilateral trade of $ 2.5 billion by 2012-13 16 October 2010 Protectionism a global threat, says Obama aide 16 October 2010 Exim Bank extends $21.72 million line of credit for exports to Ghana 13 October 2010 Exim Bank gets $150 million IFC-BTMU funding for India-Africa trade 08 October 2010 India, Germany to fast-track issue of business visas 08 October 2010 India, EU resolve dispute over generic drug seizures 08 October 2010 Government may raise cotton export cap if output exceeds estimates 07 October 2010 Mukherjee set to blast ‘protectionism’ on US visit 07 October 2010 Chronic sufferers protest against India-EU FTA terms 07 October 2010 India, Indonesia get into free-trade mode 04 October 2010 After Chinese ban, Japan looks at Mongolia for rare earths 04 October 2010 Overseas claim on Indians rises 26.8 billion to $185.1 billion in April-June quarter 30 September 2010 US House votes bill on China’s currency manipulation 30 September 2010 Sharma slams US `protectionism' at trade forum 22 September 2010 Obama effect: India, US vow to iron out differences 22 September 2010 WTO sees global trade expanding 13.5 per cent in 2010 21 September 2010 India, other members of TAPI gas pipeline project sign 2 major agreements 20 September 2010 India, Canada to sign pact on workers on short-term visit 18 September 2010 India's spending to drive global growth: Ahluwalia 17 September 2010 EU to develop free trade pact with South Korea 17 September 2010 Board of Approval clears 10 SEZs; grants in-principle approval to one 16 September 2010 India, Argentina ink MoU on co-operation in agriculture 14 September 2010 Japan, India strike broad agreement on free trade 11 September 2010 China, India to be top M&A targets till 2012: UNCTAD 07 September 2010 Polish prime minister pushes for cementing Indo-Polish ties 07 September 2010 Government allows export of 55 lakh bales of cotton 04 September 2010 India wants early signing of bilateral investment treaty with Ghana 04 September 2010 India-Switzerland sign double taxation agreement 31 August 2010 US to tighten trade rules: targets Chinese goods 27 August 2010 India pushing services and investment deal with Asean 25 August 2010 Government plans another trade policy review in December 24 August 2010 Government renews sops for export-oriented goods 23 August 2010 China may join India in opposing new US visa norms 20 August 2010 India's imports vault over 34 per cent to $29 billion in July 17 August 2010 Exports bail major economies out of trouble 10 August 2010 China’s iron ore imports surge in July as steelmakers stockpile 10 August 2010 Germany rides the export boom 10 August 2010 Bangladesh keen on transit deal with India 09 August 2010 India's Q1 trade deficit rises over 37 per cent to $32.27 billion 02 August 2010 China stakes sovereign claim over entire South China Sea 31 July 2010 UK delegation makes impressive last stand in Delhi 30 July 2010 Global shipping to rebound in 2010-11 as economy recovers 30 July 2010 Osborne to discuss Vodafone issue with Mukherjee 29 July 2010 India's apparel exports declined in 2009-10 28 July 2010 India-Japan FTA likely by year-end 28 July 2010 India allows export of 3 lakh tonnes of rice and wheat to Bangladesh, Nepal 28 July 2010 George Osborne proposes UK-India financial sector partnership 28 July 2010 Cameron to offer direct say to New Delhi in Britain's new policy 28 July 2010 LatAm trade missing the Indian market: study 27 July 2010 India's Q1 trade deficit up at $32.2 billion 21 July 2010 BASF, Siemens chiefs hit out at Chinese investment policies during China visit 19 July 2010 India, Singapore agree on need for closer ties 10 July 2010 India, Iran sign six new agreements 10 July 2010 India and Canada's Ontario province to cooperate in mining and geology 09 July 2010 Anand Sharma invites Malaysian investments in India's infrastructure sector 07 July 2010 Anand Sharma leading high-level delegation to Malaysia, Singapore 06 July 2010 Malaysia seeks more opportunities in India 02 July 2010 US business groups clash over duties on Chinese goods 01 July 2010 India's trade deficit zooms to over $11 billion in May 01 July 2010 Merchandise, software exporters get 1 year's time to repatriate proceeds 30 June 2010 India, Japan conclude first round of N-talks; to meet again in Delhi 29 June 2010 India seeks US support for membership of multilateral export control regimes 26 June 2010 India extends ban on Chinese milk products over melamine fears 24 June 2010 India to facilitate increased investment flows: Pranab 24 June 2010 Eurozone crisis hits Indian exports: FICCI survey 21 June 2010 Australia, China sign A$10-billion trade deals 21 June 2010 US, Indian businesses may close ranks to counter China 19 June 2010 India's trade deficit up at $21.7 billion in April-May 18 June 2010 WTO rules against US ban on Chinese poultry products 17 June 2010 India's import of sensitive items rise over 40 per cent to Rs65,564 crore in FY10 15 June 2010 India, Syria to expand oil sector co-operation 12 June 2010 Australia urged to be flexible in approach to uranium supplies to India 07 June 2010 India’s apparel exports fall 2.6 per cent in 2009-10 07 June 2010 S Africa has vast SME alliance opportunities: Anand Sharma 04 June 2010 India, South Africa launch CEOs forum; target $10 billion bilateral trade by 2012 03 June 2010 India for early conclusion of world trade talks: Anand Sharma 28 May 2010 India, Turkmenistan for exppanding bilateral ties 26 May 2010 Government launches probe into hot-rolled steel dumping 26 May 2010 China hints at addressing US concerns on yuan 25 May 2010 Indonesia firm on FTA with India despite opposition 24 May 2010 US may lift technology export curbs to bridge trade gap with China 22 May 2010 Dollar to remain India's major reserve currency: RBI 21 May 2010 Debt crisis in Greece may impact India's trade: RBI 20 May 2010 Look at united Europe says Narayan Murhy at India-Pak business meet 19 May 2010 India's exports grow 36 per cent in April; imports vault 43 per cent 19 May 2010 India, Pak won't be adversaries for ever: envoy 18 May 2010 Pranab asks Pakistan to list what it does not want to import from India 18 May 2010 Imports of `sensitive' items up 39 per cent in April-February 2009-10 18 May 2010 India's trade deficit dips 13.75 per cent to $102 billion in 2009-10 15 May 2010 Bangladesh lifts ban on Indian yarn imports 15 May 2010 Commerce ministry queries telecom ministry on China ban 15 May 2010 India, Brazil launch plaint against EU over drug seizures 13 May 2010 US trade deficit expands to $40.4 billion in March 12 May 2010 Singapore agrees to open up generics, boost trade with India 12 May 2010 Krishna to discuss cooperation in several areas including nuclear fuel with Kazakh leaders 11 May 2010 India and Finland sign memorandum on road transport 11 May 2010 Chidambaram debunks Ramesh's claims in missive to PM 11 May 2010 China's April trade surplus falls by 87 per cent to $1.68 billion: Xinhua 10 May 2010 PM pulls up Ramesh for remarks against other ministries 10 May 2010 Ramesh blasts home, defence ministries during China visit for ‘anti-China’ stance 10 May 2010 India, Australia agree to forge ahead with FTA 07 May 2010 WTO council considering Syria's membership request 05 May 2010 India blocks bids to patent 'pista', 'kharbooza' products 29 April 2010 EEPC targets $110 billion exports by 2014 27 April 2010 Indo-EU trade deal will hit drug prices: humanitarians 27 April 2010 Exports to China jump 75 per cent in calendar Q1 23 April 2010 India’s iron ore exports down for third straight month 22 April 2010 Austrlian special envoy bats for closer Indian ties 22 April 2010 India to move WTO over drug seizures by EU: CNBC-TV 18 20 April 2010 China ready to correct trade imbalance: Manmohan 17 April 2010 Protectionism to linger for two more years: WTO chief 16 April 2010 South Korea-India bilateral trade doubles 07 April 2010 Geithner seeks closer trade ties; India wants hard investments 07 April 2010 Regional trade pact with China may take back seat: Reports 05 April 2010 Government allows bulk users to import raw sugar till 30 April 03 April 2010 India's external debt up 11.9 per cent to $251.4 billion in April - December 2009 31 March 2010 India's current account deficit up at $30.3 billion in April-December 2009 31 March 2010 India's April-December trade deficit shrinks to $89.5 billion 31 March 2010 India's February exports up 34.8 per cent, imports surge 66 per cent 31 March 2010 WTO bullish on global trade expansion 31 March 2010 Australia’s Gindalbie signs $65-billion iron ore supply deal with China’s AnSteel 30 March 2010 Qatar to supply additional 4 million tonnes gas to India 30 March 2010 India, Japan ink pact for infrastructure funding 29 March 2010 China displaces Germany as the world's biggest exporter: WTO 27 March 2010 India allowed export of 1million tonnes non-basmati rice in 2009-10 26 March 2010 India's trade with Africa, Latam and CIS show substantial increase 20 March 2010 European exports to China for 2009 up at record high 19 March 2010 EU trade commissioner takes on US, China 19 March 2010 Sharma seeks US support for Doha Round 18 March 2010 US, India ink bilateral on trade and investment 18 March 2010 Plan to integrate US, India small businesses into global supply chain 18 March 2010 STC eyes new areas of trade; plans contract farming of pulses overseas 17 March 2010 India-Africa summit to discuss 145 projects worth $9 billion 12 March 2010 India, Russia to boost banking ties 12 March 2010 Brazil to impose trade sanctions against US in cotton subsidy dispute 09 March 2010 India, US to sign framework trade, investment pact on 17 March 09 March 2010 5.5 per cent software, service export growth in 2009-10 expected: minister 04 March 2010 India's trade deficit narrows to $86.6 billion in April-January 2009-10 02 March 2010 Bangladesh nod for India-Myanmar gas pipeline 02 March 2010 Saudi to hike crude oil supplies to India by 15 mmt 02 March 2010 Economic survey 2009-10: Export incentives may be re-distributed in April, says Scindia 25 February 2010 World trade volume fell 12 per cent in 2009: Lamy 24 February 2010 No net export of sugar to EU: government 23 February 2010 RBI lowers interest rate ceiling on new export credit by 150 bps 20 February 2010 Countries trying to impose restrictions to trade through backdoor: Trade secretary 19 February 2010 India to spend Rs150 crore for setting up integrated check post at Attari 19 February 2010 India offers Nepal line of soft credit, essential commodities 17 February 2010 Russia, India to boost economic engagement 16 February 2010 Indian tyre companies ask government to check dumping by China 13 February 2010 India's exports rise 11.5 per cent to $14.3 billion in January 11 February 2010 China's January exports surge 21 per cent 10 February 2010 Sharma to meet Mukherjee to decide on stimulus for exports 10 February 2010 Commerce ministry pitches for extension of sops for exporters 10 February 2010 India right place for investment from Gulf region: Anand Sharma 09 February 2010 No moves to correct yuan valuation: China 09 February 2010 Exim Bank extends $100 million line of credit to Russian bank 09 February 2010 East India Company again to trade in tea, coffee in London 08 February 2010 CII delegation to visit Turkmenistan 08 February 2010 US: Getting a grip on false economy 06 February 2010 Exim extends $36 million line of credit for exports to Mali 06 February 2010 China’s currency manipulation: US floats on hope 06 February 2010 India, UK to boost bilateral trade and investment flows 05 February 2010 India and Sweden to cooperate in healthcare 02 February 2010 India begins free trade talks with New Zealand 01 February 2010 PM likely to visit Saudi Arabia in February or March 30 January 2010 Axis Bank in loan agreement with EXIM Korea 28 January 2010 Cheap Chinese goods harming Indian industry: government 21 January 2010 Private tie-ups figure high on visiting Malaysian PM’s agenda 21 January 2010 Mauritius investor-friendly but no tax haven, says vice-premier 20 January 2010 China, India call for stronger trade ties 20 January 2010 India's flower exports up 33 per cent in 2008-09 15 January 2010 Government announces Rs500-crore sops to exporters 12 January 2010 EU trade commissioner designate not certain about Doha round conclusion 12 January 2010 India exploring mining venure prospects in southern Africa: vice president Ansari 12 January 2010 India, Israel discuss cooperation in agriculture 11 January 2010 Indian exports rise 15 per cent to $14.6 billion in December: Sharma 11 January 2010 Sharma to announce sops to select export sectors soon 08 January 2010 Overseas claims on India up $11.7 billion at $97.8 billion in September 04 January 2010 India to hold horticultural fairs in Gulf: minister 02 January 2010 Exporters ask government to continue stimulus 02 January 2010 India-ASEAN free trade pact comes into effect 01 January 2010 India's exports rose 18.2 per cent in November 01 January 2010 India's gold imports fall amid soaring global prices 01 January 2010 US trade panel rules against China in tubular and pipe steel dumping case 31 December 2009 India to discuss widenining trade deficit with China 30 December 2009 Japan, India to fast-track economic cooperation 29 December 2009 Japan's PM Hatoyama meets top industry leaders in India 28 December 2009 China to continue export thrust in 2010 28 December 2009 China to impose anti-dumping duties on import of steel fasteners from EU 23 December 2009 India Bhutan sign 12 agreements including hydel power MoUs 23 December 2009 US wins WTO case against China's import curbs on movies, music and books 22 December 2009 India's FY09 pharma exports up 25 per cent at Rs38,433 crore 17 December 2009 Direct taxes code to help boost foreign investments: Mukherjee 16 December 2009 Localisation and creativity keys to success in Chinese market, says envoy to Beijing 15 December 2009 India, Italy agree on mechanism for redressal of bilateral trade disputes 14 December 2009 India's garment exports fall 17 per cent in April-September 2009 14 December 2009 US senators want India to open up farm goods market 12 December 2009 UK trade deficit widened to £7.1 billion in October 10 December 2009 PM seeks a new high for Indo-Russia trade ties 08 December 2009 India's exports to Latin America, Africa rising: minister 07 December 2009 Export of fruits and vegetables from India rising: minister 05 December 2009 India holding on to its WTO stance on agriculture, market access: Sharma 03 December 2009 Dubai World unwilling to part with ‘crown jewels’ 02 December 2009 Government closely tracking Dubai crisis fall out: Ravi 30 November 2009 India’s gold imports down by 59 per cent for 2009 28 November 2009 New regulatory legislation to add costs to chemical exports to EU 28 November 2009 Dubai crisis not to hurt India much, says government 28 November 2009 Export fall narrows to 6.6 per cent in October 27 November 2009 India to share traditional knowledge with US; says open to free-trade pact 24 November 2009 Indo-ASEAN free trade pact to come into force from 1 January 2010 23 November 2009 Task force assessing competitiveness of Indian exports 23 November 2009 India, China sit on same side of WTO table 23 November 2009 India's textiles exports decline to $20.94 billion in 2008-09 21 November 2009 US energy majors look to find succour in China’s sunshine energy sector 19 November 2009 India's exports to double by 2014 14 November 2009 Russian president vows to end protectionism 14 November 2009 India, South Africa to expand trade basket 14 November 2009 Singapore pushes trans-Pacific alliance to drive APEC 13 November 2009 Hu calls for ending ‘unreasonable’ trade restrictions on developing economies 13 November 2009 Australia offers $70 million more for joint research projects in India 12 November 2009 Mexico joins other nations in WTO complaint on Chinese steel 11 November 2009 Import of sensitive items up over 30 per cent in April-August 2009-10 11 November 2009 India, Columbia sign bilateral investment promotion pact 11 November 2009 India, Japan to expand cooperation in peace-keeping, anti-piracy and disaster relief 09 November 2009 Support for exports to continue: Sharma 09 November 2009 Sino-US trade dispute flares up 06 November 2009 India, EU defer decision on free-trade; sign energy, trade pacts 06 November 2009 Technology imports to take the automatic route 05 November 2009 Globalised economy gives more than it takes: Anand Sharma 04 November 2009 Government may resort to direct rice imports 04 November 2009 India, Saudi Arabia agree on multiple-entry visas to businessmen 02 November 2009 Second-best Doha deal is better than nothing, says India 31 October 2009 India, Nepal sign trade treaty; to clamp down on unauthorised trade 29 October 2009 France's trade with India seen touching $12 billion by 2012 28 October 2009 Exim Bank extends $20 million line of credit to Eritrea 28 October 2009 India scraps import duty on rice till September 2010 28 October 2009 East Asia summit calls for networked Nalanda varsity 26 October 2009 US trade rep Kirk keen on bilateral tie-ups 26 October 2009 India, Russia may return to rupee-rouble trade 23 October 2009 India's gem and jewellery exports rise to $2.57 billion in September 22 October 2009 Australia lifts ban on beef imports 21 October 2009 Lanka in trade trouble with EU over human rights 20 October 2009 India slaps anti-dumping duty on fibre board imports 19 October 2009 Deshmukh for protection against cheap Chinese power equipment imports 16 October 2009 Sharma calls for deeper India-US economic engagement 14 October 2009 China's exports, imports decline slows in September 14 October 2009 Gulf chemical industry to challenge India's anti-dumping duty 12 October 2009 Import of sensitive items up 34.5 per cent in April-July 09 08 October 2009 JLR may partly relocate production from the UK to beat Chinese tariffs 07 October 2009 India's seafood exports hit a record Rs8,608 crore in 2008-09 06 October 2009 MPEDA ties up with Sysco to promote Indian black tiger shrimps in US 06 October 2009 CIL prepares to import coal, sell local mines 05 October 2009 Pakistan may allow land transit between India and Afghanistan 01 October 2009 India, Russia to boost trade to $20 billion by 2015 30 September 2009 US workers urge measures against Chinese coated paper imports 24 September 2009 Japan reports $2 billion trade surplus in August 24 September 2009 Russia, China to boost bilateral trade 24 September 2009 US offers `constructive support' to Russia's WTO entry 22 September 2009 Developing countries pushing WTO agenda: Pascal Lamy 18 September 2009 Canada may replace Australia as China’s favourite investment destination: study 17 September 2009 India signs uranium deal with Mongolia 14 September 2009 China begins anti-dumping probe on US chicken, auto parts 14 September 2009 US to slap high tariffs on Chinese tyres; China calls it protectionism 12 September 2009 India's exports down 19.7 per cent in August 10 September 2009 Import of sensitive items up over 40 per cent in Q1 2009-10 08 September 2009 India, Western Australia to enhance mining sector cooperation 07 September 2009 Delhi trade talks fail to show the way forward 04 September 2009 Sharma calls for greater engagement to re-energise world trade talks 03 September 2009 India and Latin America bilateral trade to touch $30 billion by 2012 03 September 2009 Hard decisions unlikely at Delhi WTO mini-meet 02 September 2009 India's July trade gap narrows to $5.99 billion as imports, exports continue to fall 01 September 2009 WTO allows $295 million Brazilian sanctions against US cotton subsidies 01 September 2009 India not to concede ground on agriculture at WTO meet 31 August 2009 China overtakes Germany as the world’s largest exporter 29 August 2009 Sharma sees India's share in global trade doubling in 5 years 27 August 2009 Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14: Indirect taxes off, incentive basket expanded 27 August 2009 India banking on a rainbow coalition for rule-based trade regime: Sharma 25 August 2009 US to loan Petrobas $2 billion to develop Tupi basin oil reserve 25 August 2009 FTAs emerge as prime movers of international trade with WTO talks in limbo 24 August 2009 ASEAN deal not a sell-out, says Pranab 24 August 2009 India signs fresh free-trade pact with Nepal 24 August 2009 India, South Africa to enhance bilateral cooperation 22 August 2009 India, Nepal to sign new trade pact, widen economic ties 22 August 2009 Pranab hints at import of edible oils, pulses 21 August 2009 Australia tries to play down rift with China 21 August 2009 India moves to prevent wrong patenting in US 20 August 2009 Australia calls its ambassador to China for urgent summit 20 August 2009 Pawar hints at open market sale of wheat, rice to state governments 19 August 2009 India-Canada to boost economic relations 19 August 2009 China advances $1 billion to Ecuador for two-year oil supply 19 August 2009 India's July exports fall 26 per cent; imports down 35 per cent 18 August 2009 Poor monsoon may push up edible oil imports 27 per cent 14 August 2009 Iran wants direct bilateral trade with India 14 August 2009 India - ASEAN free trade pact signed 13 August 2009 New foreign trade policy to help revive exports: trade minister 11 August 2009 India to crack down on fake Chinese drugs 11 August 2009 Nath expects $10 billion FDI in roads over two years 08 August 2009 India's export of fruits and vegetables to Asian and African countries rise 07 August 2009 India, S Korea sign wide-ranging trade pact 07 August 2009 India's exports down 27.7 per cent in June 03 August 2009 Indo-Arab trade set to grow exponentially: ASSOCHAM 30 July 2009 SEZ exports rise 50 per cent to Rs99,689 crore in 2008-09 29 July 2009 China could lower tariffs for agriculture imports: study 29 July 2009 Obama hails US, China relationship 28 July 2009 China threatens ban on Indian seafood 27 July 2009 After milk and toys, now Chinese chocolates banned by India 27 July 2009 All roads lead to Geneva: WTO chief 25 July 2009 Trade policy to focus on new markets: Sharma 23 July 2009 India close to pact with ASEAN, says Krishna 23 July 2009 Lamy sees an Asia-led recovery as world trade expected to contract 10 per cent 22 July 2009 APEC vows to fight protectionism, eyes world trade deal 21 July 2009 Government reimposes wheat export ban; sets up panel on food security 13 July 2009 Government allows state-run firms to export wheat 04 July 2009 India's trade volume shrinks as exports, imports decline 01 July 2009 WTO-UNEP report calls for eco-friendly trade regime 29 June 2009 Protectionism hinders growth, says Anand Sharma 27 June 2009 US to file case against EU in WTO as Airbus subsidy row deepens 26 June 2009 US-EU file complaints against China with WTO 25 June 2009 Now, China fakes Indian textile labels in Africa 25 June 2009 US, EU calls on China to revoke internet filtering software rule 25 June 2009 Government slaps safeguard duty of up to 30 per cent on aluminium products from China 23 June 2009 Exim India to get $60 million line of credit from IFC, BTMU 22 June 2009 India slaps anti-dumping duty on vitamin-C from China 19 June 2009 India, US agree to revive trade talks 18 June 2009 Oman lifts import ban on Indian poultry products 18 June 2009 PM proposes a BRIC joint business forum 17 June 2009 IFC extends $60 million loan to Exim Bank of India 17 June 2009 Steel makers cry foul over cheap Chinese imports 15 June 2009 Falling exports will cost India 1.3 million jobs in 2009-10: UNCTAD 12 June 2009 Doha Round prospects brighten as US-India call for resumption of talks 10 June 2009 Government imposes anti-dumping duty on CD-Rs 08 June 2009 India, US trying to bridge WTO divide: Anand Sharma 08 June 2009 India bans import of livestock and its products 05 June 2009 India-MERCOSUR preferential trade agreement comes into effect 04 June 2009 Government weighs 10-per cent safeguard duty on aluminum product imports 03 June 2009 India's exports down 33.2 per cent at $10.7 billion in April 2009 01 June 2009 Trade bodies draw up list of demands 01 June 2009 New steel minister vows to curb cheap imports 30 May 2009 Sharma hints at more sops for exports and other hard-hit sectors 30 May 2009 Anand Sharma takes charge of commerce and industry portfolio 29 May 2009 Japan’s April trade surplus at 68.95 billion yen, exports down 39.1 per cent 27 May 2009 NCDEX inks deal with Singapore commodity bourse 26 May 2009 India’s iron ore exports plunge 54 per cent 26 May 2009 New US dairy subsidy raises hackles in Australia, New Zealand 26 May 2009 SEZ exports up 36 per cent at Rs90,416 crore in 2008-09 21 May 2009 India remains atop outsourcing market 19 May 2009 India's exports down 33 per cent in April: commerce secretary 14 May 2009 Japan's current account surplus down 48.8 per cent in March YoY 13 May 2009 Anti-dumping investigations: India launches the most; China investigated the most, says WTO 08 May 2009 ADB, China Eximbank in $3 billion cofinancing agreement 04 May 2009 Manufacturing sector shows revival 04 May 2009 US keeps India high on intellectual property watchlist 04 May 2009 India's trade deficit zooms over 34 per cent to $119.06 billion 02 May 2009 Import of sensitive items up 30.5 per cent in April-February 2008-09 30 April 2009 China, US companies sign contracts worth around $16.3 billion in Chicago 29 April 2009 China signs trade deals worth $10.6 billion with US 28 April 2009 India, Poland sign pacts to cooperate on tourism, medicine 24 April 2009 India importing 37,000 tonnes of pulses from Myanmar 24 April 2009 Egypt withdraws 25-per cent duty on Indian cotton, sugar 24 April 2009 India imposes anti-dumping duty on certain stainless steel products 23 April 2009 US farm, trade bodies peeved at restricted market for cotton, wine in India 22 April 2009 India-Canada investment protection pact soon, says envoy 18 April 2009 Exporter claims on ECGC rise 60 per cent in 2008-09 18 April 2009 India weighs safeguard duty on certain steel imports 17 April 2009 Government may allow export of 2 million tonne wheat 14 April 2009 India's imports fall faster than exports in March 13 April 2009 China lacks export quality controls: envoy 11 April 2009 China's March exports fall 17.1 per cent YoY to $90.29 billion 11 April 2009 Thai protesters force ASEAN, partners to call off summit again 11 April 2009 US steel makers, union file anti-dumping case against China 09 April 2009 India and Kuwait ink technology, education pacts 07 April 2009 India's March exports to decline 15-20 per cent: G K Pillai 04 April 2009 Global trade deal the next step to fight economic crisis: WTO chief 03 April 2009 Despite slump Australia records $1.5-billion trade surplus in February 03 April 2009 G-20 draft focuses on free trade, protectionism 31 March 2009 India slaps anti-dumping duty on yarns, fabrics 28 March 2009 Japan's trade nearly halves in February 25 March 2009 World trade to contract by 9 per cent this year: WTO 24 March 2009 Pranab seeks to double trade with Africa 24 March 2009 China suggests joint industry forum to resove issue of import influx 23 March 2009 Border dispute no obstacle to Indo-China ties: Menon 21 March 2009 India hikes coal import target again 21 March 2009 Number of export credit policies up 5 per cent despite fall in shipments 21 March 2009 Pakistan proposes revival of boarder trade through Wagah-Attari 20 March 2009 Japan seeks to expand presence in India 20 March 2009 India, China in talks to avert toy trade war 19 March 2009 Germany to boost R&D ties with India 19 March 2009 Indian business team warns US against protectionism 19 March 2009 Chile proposes free-trade pact with India 17 March 2009 China signs $3.2-billion gas deal with Iran 16 March 2009 India slaps safeguard duties on Chinese aluminum, soda ash 16 March 2009 Coal India may invest up to Rs800 crore in Mozambique coal blocks 12 March 2009 China’s exports decline again in February; investments soar 12 March 2009 India just behind US in anti-dumping measures: World Bank 09 March 2009 Pranab rails against US protectionism 07 March 2009 Government may lift wheat export ban after elections: report 05 March 2009 ASEAN+3 to meet in Phuket next month 03 March 2009 India lifts ban on Chinese toys 03 March 2009 India mulls import duty on Chinese aluminium 03 March 2009 India's trade deficit up 65 per cent at Rs4,445 billion 02 March 2009 ASEAN signs free trade pact with Australia, New Zealand 27 February 2009 Guangzhou gears up for a bigger, better Canton Fair 26 February 2009 China boosts German economy with $10-billion trade deal 26 February 2009 Government provides an additional Rs450 in interest rebate to exporters 24 February 2009 FICCI seeks separate EPC for automotive sector 23 February 2009 Interim trade policy to ease procedural hurdles for exporters 23 February 2009 India, ASEAN may sign FTA in April: Kamal Nath 20 February 2009 China to lend Petrobas $10 billion to secure future oil supplies 19 February 2009 China, Russia sign $25-billion loan-for-oil deal 18 February 2009 Dutch minister promises a re-look at drug seizures on patent issues 11 February 2009 China concerned over Indian trade probes on its exports 10 February 2009 Russia's TVEL to sign $780 million nuclear fuel contract with India 07 February 2009 India, Germany set up joint working group on automotive sector 06 February 2009 China overtakes US for the first time in vehicle sales 04 February 2009 China may go to WTO on toy import ban by India 04 February 2009 Kamal Nath strikes note of optimism at Davos amid gloomy projections 02 February 2009 Trade officials at Davos urge G20 to speed Doha talks to combat crisis 02 February 2009 China almost wriggles out of WTO piracy ruling 27 January 2009 Obama team toughens stance on China 24 January 2009 India bans imports of Chinese toys for six months 24 January 2009 Canadian minister Day stresses N-cooperation, free trade 22 January 2009 India and Canada to explore free trade agreement 21 January 2009 Stimulus III package focus on implementation: no more tax sops 21 January 2009 India's trade with neighbours flourishes 20 January 2009 India to continue being magnet for FDI: Kamal Nath 19 January 2009 India plans to move WTO as EU confiscates drugs in transit 16 January 2009 Government to trade 10 per cent in Petronet for Qatari gas 14 January 2009 FIEO warns of massive job losses as second stimulus fails to impress exporters 06 January 2009 ASEAN Summit to be held in February in Bangkok 05 January 2009 Forget the currency, lets do business: UK village offers euro for the pound 03 January 2009 Exports to register sharp drop in coming six months; economy to decelerate: Moody's 03 January 2009 India's April-November trade deficit zooms to $84.34 billion 01 January 2009 China to prop Hong Kong economy 20 December 2008 China loses appeal in WTO over auto parts ruling 16 December 2008 WTO abandons ministerial meet 13 December 2008 China's exports down 2.2 per cent in November 10 December 2008 China, US pledge $20 billion for trade 05 December 2008 India, Russia to boost bilateral trade, diversify co-operation 04 December 2008 India's exports plunge 12 per cent in October 01 December 2008 EU members agree on agriculture reforms, subsidy cuts 22 November 2008 Government relaxes restrictions on edible oil exports 21 November 2008 Lamy pushes WTO talks to tackle problems of poor countries 20 November 2008 Import of sensitive items up nearly 27 per cent in April-September 20 November 2008 US to block Chinese milk products at borders 14 November 2008 India's October exports down 15 per cent as US, EU demand dips 11 November 2008 India, ASEAN to sign free trade agreement on 17 December 10 November 2008 India and Qatar to boost economic ties; sign defence pact 10 November 2008 Manmohan in Gulf looking for funds, energy security 08 November 2008 Taiwan, China expand trade ties as global slowdown starts hurting 04 November 2008 China in pipeline loan deal with Russia for Siberian oil 29 October 2008 China has 7.7 per cent of global trade volume 27 October 2008 WTO reports surge in anti-dumping investigations 22 October 2008 India-Japan free trade pact by year-end: PM 21 October 2008 Srinagar-Muzaffarabad road reopened for cross-border trade with Pakistan after 60 years 21 October 2008 India, Brazil, South Africa call for reform; EU wants new monetary order 15 October 2008 India's exports exceed $160 billion target in April-March 2007-08 15 October 2008 India, Brasil, S Africa to unveil trade roadmap 14 October 2008 China's trade surplus at record $29.3 billion in September 13 October 2008 China emerges India's top trade partner; bilateral trade set to cross $100 billion in 5 years 11 October 2008 €20 billion trade target to be achieved by 2012, says Kamal Nath 06 October 2008 India's current account deficit zooms to $10.7 billion in Q1 2008-09 30 September 2008 FTA with EU must cover 95 per cent goods: FICCI 27 September 2008 India, Pakistan agree on cross-border trade in Kashmir 22 September 2008 China, US eye deal on copyright enforcement 18 September 2008 China appeals on WTO ruling of auto parts tariffs 15 September 2008 World Bank calls-off Chad oil deal 13 September 2008 US trade deficit widens to $62.2 billion in July 11 September 2008 Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce opens India office in Delhi 10 September 2008 India asks US to comply with WTO ruling on shrimp exports 06 September 2008 China, Singapore to sign free-trade pact in October 06 September 2008 US proposes mini meet to revive Doha talks 05 September 2008 Government allows export of premium rice variety Pusa-1121 04 September 2008 Iraq revives $3 billion oil exploration deal with China 28 August 2008 Brazil considering trade sanction on US over cotton subsidies 28 August 2008 India concludes free-trade talks with ASEAN 28 August 2008 India, GCC to resume free trade talks soon 27 August 2008 Pawar moots biofuels under 'declared goods' 23 August 2008 ASEAN should integrate better to survive: Singapore PM 20 August 2008 African, Caribbean nations to form regional trade zones 18 August 2008 Pawar disfavours quitting WTO 16 August 2008 US trade deficit narrows in June on strength of increased exports 13 August 2008 Lamy, Kamal Nath call for resumption of world trade talks 12 August 2008 Government may allow non-basmati rice exports to African countries 05 August 2008 Lamy to visit India next week to revive WTO talks 04 August 2008 WTO talks fail to move despite US offer to discuss service sector trade 24 July 2008 UK government eyes NRI route to Indian market 23 July 2008 Kamal Nath asks US to offer 'real' cuts in farm subsidy 23 July 2008 Pakistan allows more imports from India 19 July 2008 WTO rules against China in auto parts row with US 19 July 2008 Western subsidies undermining food security in developing world: India 19 July 2008 Kamal Nath calls for fair deal for developing countries in WTO negotiations 18 July 2008 Pakistan government blocks proposal to import Indian drugs 17 July 2008 Developing countries, EU seek changes to new WTO negotiating draft 12 July 2008 India imposed maximum anti-dumping measures: WTO 10 July 2008 Iran, India discuss co-operation beyond gas pipeline 02 July 2008 India and Cuba finalise hydrocarbon agreement 02 July 2008 CII moots doubling Indian investments in the US 24 June 2008 Surge in Australian commodity exports to strengthen currency 23 June 2008 World trade deal just a dollar away, says Kamal Nath 17 June 2008 Kamal Nath, US leaders discuss WTO and bilateral issues 12 June 2008 Farm leaders to discuss WTO draft as India rejects farm proposals 10 June 2008 Group of 20 slams US farm bill as Brazil celebrates WTO win over cotton subsidy 04 June 2008 Iran to help end India-Pakistan deadlock over gas transit fee 04 June 2008 WTO services draft lacks direction 26 May 2008 India, US plan crucial farm trade talks next week 23 May 2008 India slams WTO's 'divide-and-win' proposals 21 May 2008 Revised WTO draft loaded against India, developing countries 20 May 2008 India warns against diluting farm protection at world trade talks 15 May 2008 Wheat prices may rise after record procurement, say traders 06 May 2008 Interests of India’s low income and resource poor agricultural producers will be safeguarded at Doha Round: Kamal Nath 02 May 2008 Bangladesh likely to revive talks on Tata's $3-billion investment proposal 30 April 2008 India's wheat procurement touches 13.5 million tonnes 29 April 2008 US releases list of copyright infringing nations; India among top 9 26 April 2008 Kamal Nath calls on UAE to invest in Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor 25 April 2008 CCEA approves Rs429 crore schemes to boost farm exports 18 April 2008 Australia to launch free trade talks with India 12 April 2008 Assocham urges caution on FTA with China 05 April 2008 Better chances now for a world trade deal, says EU's Mandelson 03 April 2008 Government bans edible oil exports for a year; prices expected to stabilise 18 March 2008 China holds up Australian iron ore at ports amidst price row 18 March 2008 Egypt imposes dumping duty on Indian tyres 11 March 2008 US trade gap feeding sovereign wealth funds: Buffett 01 March 2008 US shrimp duties violated trade rules: WTO panel 01 March 2008 China offers to reduce trade surplus with India 26 February 2008 Commerce ministry against customs duty cut in Budget 2008 18 February 2008 Cabinet approves transit route to Asian Highways 14 February 2008 Mukesh Ambani to co-chair India-Russia CEOs council 13 February 2008 Venezuela suspends oil sales to Exxon; threatens oil cuts to the US 13 February 2008 Kamal Nath welcomes revised draft modalities texts on agriculture and NAMA 12 February 2008 EU may challenge China's financial information rules in WTO 05 February 2008 Doha deal gains would be modest for India: Carnegie Endowment study 05 February 2008 India seeks market access to export agri products to Australia 18 January 2008 India asks Indonesia to remove non-tariff barriers on Indian pharma products 18 January 2008 India and the Latin America region forge stronger auto sector ties at Ninth Delhi Auto Expo 17 January 2008 US wants to open FDA office in India 11 January 2008 World Bank report: Modest global growth in 2008, US runs recession risk 11 January 2008 Setback for India as WTO rules for US in "zeroing" dispute with Mexico 01 January 2008 Antigua can ‘legally’ pirate American films and music, says WTO 24 December 2007 India emerges No 2 export market for UAE 22 December 2007 Pakistan allows cotton imports from India via land 13 December 2007 India, Brazil, Vietnam launch cashew alliance 08 December 2007 Textile exports rise 6.9 per cent at $18.73 billion in 2006-07; April-June'07 exports dip 03 December 2007 US senator proposes free trade pact with India; Kamal Nath backs it 03 December 2007 US, EU proposes agreement on environment-friendly goods at Doha 01 December 2007 India cuts tariffs for 555 products from Singapore 30 November 2007 Government cuts import duties, bank lending rates for exporters 29 November 2007 India-EU summit to push for free trade zone 29 November 2007 Dollar displaces Yen as carry trade's favourite 26 November 2007 Chicago Board of Trade wheat prices rally as MMTC places order for 342,000 tonnes 24 November 2007 India targets $50 billion trade with ASEAN; hopes to seal free trade deal by March '08 21 November 2007 ASEAN adopts blueprint for economic integration 21 November 2007 Government monitoring investments flows in some sectors: NSA 21 November 2007 Select Indian companies allowed to import US technology without licence 02 November 2007 Palm oil import curbs boost coconut oil prices 01 November 2007 China awards its largest high-speed trainsets contract worth $1.5- billion to Bombardier''s Chinese joint venture 01 November 2007 ASEAN, China vow increased cooperation in food safety 31 October 2007 Russia offers to build fast neutron reactors if sanctions on India are lifted 25 October 2007 Hidesign to tap Chinese market with range of acessories 17 October 2007 Iran, Pakistan hold talks on gas pipeline project 17 October 2007 India, Nigeria sign four pacts to forge closer ties 16 October 2007 South Africa proposes shipping venture, aviation hub with India, Brazil 15 October 2007 China''s trade surplus tops $185 billion in 9 months 13 October 2007 Government extends wheat export ban 11 October 2007 China lines up faulty US products 10 October 2007 EU to phase out textile quota restrictions on China 10 October 2007 Government extends relief to exporters hit by rising rupee 06 October 2007 Lahore high court orders release of imported Indian sugar 04 October 2007 VEU programme to enhance Indo-US trade ties 04 October 2007 US allows sale of dual-use technology to India 03 October 2007 China ''regrets'' USA''s repeated intellectual property piracy complaints to the WTO 29 September 2007 China, India outpace Europe in Africa trade 29 September 2007 India, China push regional trade plan 28 September 2007 US government's aid to Boeing hurting Airbus, European Union complains to WTO 27 September 2007 STC turnover zooms 101 per cent in 2006-07 26 September 2007 India, US to base trade strategy on mutual interest 25 September 2007 GM signs agreement to export US-built vehicles and components to China 25 September 2007 BRIC nations to intensify co-operation; plan meeting in Moscow next year 25 September 2007 France invites Indian investments, including acquisitions 25 September 2007 US recalls a million China-made cribs after 3 baby deaths 22 September 2007 US, EU want India to make concessions on manufacturing tariffs 22 September 2007 US, India to discuss WTO, bilateral trade 22 September 2007 I didn''t sell aircraft parts to Iran, says Dutch businessman 21 September 2007 Mattel apologises for massive recall of China-made toys 21 September 2007 Rising rupee a concern; Indian exporters will be protected: Commerce and industry minister Kamal Nath 21 September 2007 Russian steam coal exporters eye India 12 September 2007 China''s foreign trade hits $1.37 trillion in Jan-Aug ''07 12 September 2007 Essar to procure $5 billion capital goods from China 11 September 2007 Russia signs uranium import deal with Australia 08 September 2007 Over 190 Indian firms investing in Saudi Arabia 06 September 2007 Mattel to take back 800,000 China-made toys in third recall 05 September 2007 Australia wants India to join APEC; seeks consensus on climate plan 04 September 2007 India''s July trade gap widens by 25 per cent to $5.01 billion 03 September 2007 Finished steel imports goes up by 60 per cent during April-July 2007 29 August 2007 ASEAN to have free trade pact with Japan 28 August 2007 India, Japan to develop strategic and global partnership: Dr Manmohan Singh 22 August 2007 Japan, India talk ''broader Asia'', currency swap 22 August 2007 PM welcome address to Japanese business delegation 22 August 2007 India-Japan talks to focus on comprehensive economic partnership agreement: Kamal Nath 22 August 2007 Government offers to set up food labs in India jointly with US, EU 16 August 2007 Thailand-India trade to cross $4 billion as trade with Saudi tops $3.44 billion 16 August 2007 India, Malaysia agree to move forward on CECA 14 August 2007 US moves WTO Panel in China''s intellectual property rights laws 14 August 2007 Mattel recalls 18.5 million China-made toys in Round 2 14 August 2007 UNCTAD urges India to initiate stronger trade between developing nations 10 August 2007 Paulson cautions against anti China trade bills 08 August 2007 India to lift restrictions on import of 20 items from Pakistan 08 August 2007 US tells India to reduce economic relations with Iran 07 August 2007 Pakistan proposes stronger economic ties with India 04 August 2007 Trebling India-South Africa bilateral trade by 2010 achievable: minister 03 August 2007 India, Pakistan agree to improve trade and banking ties 02 August 2007 Experts looking at ways to promote Asia-Pacific regional trade 02 August 2007 India-Pakistan pact on to improve bilateral ties 02 August 2007 South Korea suspends US beef imports 02 August 2007 OECD - Brazil pact to end aircraft export subsidies 01 August 2007 Indonesia bans cosmetics, medicine and food from China 30 July 2007 US voices misgivings on WTO''s new draft on global 27 July 2007 Auto exports power Japan''s trade surplus 25 July 2007 China blocks US, Mexican requests for WTO panel on subsidies 25 July 2007 WTO negotiators hope to break "deadlock" over farm talks 25 July 2007 India to import garments from Bangladesh to reduce trade gap; may allow investments 23 July 2007 India negotiating FTAs with GCC, South Korea 23 July 2007 New WTO proposals not pragmatic, says EU''s 21 July 2007 US anti-dumping probes annoys China 21 July 2007 Kamal Nath supports new WTO compromise proposals 20 July 2007 Brazil signals tough talks to save WTO deal 19 July 2007 WTO revises drafts on subsidies and tariffs to push trade talks 18 July 2007 Taiwan rejects US wheat over pesticide 16 July 2007 Russia may lift ban on Indian rice soon 14 July 2007 Iran to invest in $4 billion Venezuela oil JV 13 July 2007 Brazil moves WTO against US subsidies, tax breaks 13 July 2007 US trade gap widens to $60 billion in May as dollar dips 13 July 2007 China launches economic zone in Far East Russia 13 July 2007 China''s trade surplus soars to record $26.9 billion in June 10 July 2007 India, Russia plan task force to boost bilateral trade 10 July 2007 Globalisation unpopular in the US: GE chief Jeffrey Immelt 07 July 2007 Extend new Silk Road to Far East, say Japanese, South Korean experts 06 July 2007 ONGC, MRPL extend petro products supply to Mauritius by three years 06 July 2007 Vietnam keen on FTA with India 05 July 2007 APEC hopes to revive stalled world trade talks 04 July 2007 Recalls put US stores in a bind over ''Made in China '' products 04 July 2007 China asks US to revoke seafood ban 02 July 2007 India''s May trade deficit tops $6.2 billion as export growth slackens 02 July 2007 India, Japan sign pact on energy conservation 02 July 2007 US terminates duty-free tariffs for Indian gold jewellery 30 June 2007 Tariffs are not subsidies, Nath tells rich nations 29 June 2007 China, Pakistan to cut tariffs under FTA 29 June 2007 Kamal Nath hopes India-US trade doubles by 2009 29 June 2007 US reduces trade benefits for India, Brazil 29 June 2007 US seeks India`s constructive engagement on WTO 28 June 2007 Australian companies plan $4.5 billion investments in India 27 June 2007 Thailand, India push free trade plan 27 June 2007 India to improve trade ties with SAARC nations: Pranab 26 June 2007 G-4 has no further role to play in WTO negotiations: Kamal Nath 23 June 2007 India-Thai trade set to touch $7 billion by FY''11 23 June 2007 India, Brazil responsible for collapse of Potsdam talks: US Trade representative 22 June 2007 G-4 trade talks stumble over farm aid 21 June 2007 Brazil, China, India playing crucial role 20 June 2007 NAFED hikes export price of onion by $80 per tonne 20 June 2007 India is fastest-growing trade partner for Australia 20 June 2007 India, Singaporean joint ministerial panel to boost bilateral ties 19 June 2007 EU seeks Indian wine market to ease glut in Europe 19 June 2007 India , Singapore to set up joint ministerial group to expand mutual cooperation 19 June 2007 India, Canada to push bilateral trade to $20bn in the next five years 19 June 2007 China slaps anti-dumping duty on antibiotic from India 16 June 2007 China''s May trade surplus reaches $22.4 billion 14 June 2007 China warns US Congress against raising tariffs on imports 13 June 2007 Commerce ministry unveils relief package for exporters 13 June 2007 EU piles up anti-dumping cases as India eases import curbs, says WTO 12 June 2007 Developing countries to hold firm at 12 June 2007 India, Russia plan comprehensive economic cooperation 11 June 2007 China beats Germany to emerge second largest exporter of auto parts to US 08 June 2007 UAE lifts import curbs on Indian poultry products 08 June 2007 US April trade deficit narrows to $58.5 billion 08 June 2007 India, China reach `consensus` on key areas of RTA 07 June 2007 US declines to comply with wheat quality demands as India revives import plan 07 June 2007 Indian rice, groundnuts banned in Russia 05 June 2007 India blocks WTO probe on US wine 04 June 2007 Commerce ministry to conduct microanalysis of rupee appreciation 04 June 2007 US farm groups oppose compromise over world trade deal 02 June 2007 India''s engineering outsourcing market to touch $30 billion by 2015: EEPC 02 June 2007 Marine product exports up 12 per cent at $1.85 billion in 2006-07 01 June 2007 Liquor imports to be cheaper as government cuts additional duty 31 May 2007 India, Uganda sign farm trade pact 30 May 2007 China, India studying potential for regional trade pact 30 May 2007 Government cancels wheat import tender, extends procurement period 29 May 2007 Government planning to refund local taxes, levies to exporters 29 May 2007 India eyes free trade with Gulf countries 29 May 2007 US to move WTO against Indian duties on wine and spirits 26 May 2007 India, Cuba sign energy cooperation pact 26 May 2007 India to work towards creating a "give and take" environment at WTO talks 24 May 2007 Fall in US consumer spending slows Japan''s export growth 24 May 2007 Greenspan fears "dramatic contraction" in Chinese stocks 24 May 2007 Australia won''t sell uranium to India, says Macfarlane 23 May 2007 China setting up its first coal exchange 23 May 2007 Bangladesh to waive import duties on some food items to control prices 23 May 2007 Chinese ports'' cargo handling capacity to reach 8 billion tonnes by 2010 23 May 2007 16-member Chinese cabinet delegation in US for economic dialogue 22 May 2007 China raises export duties, cuts import duties to narrow bulging trade surplus 22 May 2007 Exporters may switch to euro trade to beat firm rupee 21 May 2007 India eyes free trade with Mexico for better access to Nafta 21 May 2007 China`s foreign trade expected to top $2.1 trillion 19 May 2007 US working with India on agreements over Doha round: Bush 16 May 2007 Russia bans import of rice from India 15 May 2007 Bush administration, House Democrats reach accord on trade deals 12 May 2007 China''s April trade surplus swells to $16.8 billion 11 May 2007 India, Oman propose joint investment company 07 May 2007 Developed countries blocking a WTO deal, says Kamal Nath 04 May 2007 India on US'' copyright piracy ''priority watch list'' 02 May 2007 India''s trade deficit widens despite upward revision of export figures 02 May 2007 India, US claim progress on nuclear deal 02 May 2007 Indian mangoes reach US market; set eyes on China, Africa, East Asia 02 May 2007 Nathu La reopening for border trade with China on May 1 30 April 2007 India seeks early conclusion of FTA with Canada 27 April 2007 India, Greece to double bilateral trade to €1 billion by 2010 27 April 2007 China overtakes the US as Japan''s trade biggest trade partner 25 April 2007 Annual trade policy 2007: Service tax exemption for services exports 19 April 2007 China to sign import deals up to $12 billion with US 18 April 2007 Government to present new foreign trade policy 18 April 2007 Indo-Japan relations to move fast on a new corridor 18 April 2007 India, Brazil set July deadline for breakthrough in world trade talks 14 April 2007 Pakistan sells 4,000 tonne wheat to India 12 April 2007 Global trade talks shift to New Delhi; US may lift ban on Indian mango 11 April 2007 India - GCC FTA talks in April: Nath 26 March 2007 German businesses shifting investment preference to India over China 24 March 2007 Russia may ban import of rice, oilseeds from India 24 March 2007 US may offer to trim farm subsidies for greater market access 14 March 2007 Canada, India to finalise mutual investment pact 13 March 2007 Lamy hopeful of breakthrough on Doha round by June 13 March 2007 Iran will consider India`s request for raising quantum of LNG 08 March 2007 India, European Commission announce investment facilitation desk in Mumbai 07 March 2007 India, Nepal extend trade pact for another 5 years 07 March 2007 Miles to go for an FTA with India, says US official 07 March 2007 China commits to reducing trade surplus in 2007 06 March 2007 28-member EU agriculture delegation on 5-day visit 06 March 2007 China cautions small exporters while dealing with Indian businesses 05 March 2007 India joins move to revive WTO trade talks 03 March 2007 Successful conclusion of Doha Trade Round urgent: Merkel 02 March 2007 EU declines free trade pact with Pakistan 01 March 2007 China, Sri Lanka sign eight agreements 28 February 2007 India''s trade with Dubai surges to over $10 billion 28 February 2007 Vanaspati row hits Sri Lanka's exports to India 27 February 2007 India, Italy identify infrastructure projects for co-operation 21 February 2007 EU official moots trade, investment pact with India ahead of WTO talks 17 February 2007 US mulls hauling China to WTO over intellectual piracy 16 February 2007 India, four European countries in `free trade'' talks 14 February 2007 G7 presses China for currency reforms as its trade surplus rises 67 per cent 12 February 2007 Negotiations to be wrapped up on India-Asean FTA 09 February 2007 US commerce secretary to visit India to push American exports 09 February 2007 Japan considers joining the US in trade complaint against China to WTO 07 February 2007 China deplores US move to seek WTO consultation 05 February 2007 China sets up special economic zone in Zambia 05 February 2007 US takes China to WTO over industrial subsidies 03 February 2007 US lawmakers lash out at trade ties with China 02 February 2007 Russia agrees to 5-year lock in for investments against rupee debt 31 January 2007 Bush to ask for extension of fast track trade powers 30 January 2007 India tells US, EU to converge on trade 25 January 2007 Putin for private sector role in boosting trade to $80 billion by 2015 24 January 2007 Russia seeks Indian investment in Sakhalin-3 23 January 2007 Argentina, Brazil join WTO complaint against US subsidies 23 January 2007 Dubai to invest in trade zones worldwide 23 January 2007 Non-tariff barriers will improve Indo-Russian trade 16 January 2007 India, Turkey top anti-dumping probes against Chinese goods 16 January 2007 ADB urges ASEAN to improve infrastructure 15 January 2007 Australia to back 16-nation Asian trade block at summit with ASEAN 15 January 2007 China''s November steel billets exports up 54 per cent despite tariff hike 15 January 2007 India-ASEAN trade pact by mid 2007; China signs pact 15 January 2007 India proposes setting up major projects with Asean 12 January 2007 EU and US attempt agreements to revive stalled WTO talks 09 January 2007 ASEAN should address India`s FTA concerns, says Kamal Nath 08 January 2007 UAE proposes Indo-Arabic economic bloc 08 January 2007 World trade negotiations to go on fast track : US, Brazil 05 January 2007 India to lose duty-free access to US market 21 December 2006 China''s electronic, infotech product exports to top $300 billion 20 December 2006 Pak to notify second tariff reduction under Safta 20 December 2006 China to keep key sectors of the economy under control 18 December 2006 India seeks expanded economic ties with Japan 15 December 2006 Bernanke asks China to end export subsidy through yen 15 December 2006 India offers to step up co-operation with China in energy sector 14 December 2006 Critical comments mark China-US economic negotiations 14 December 2006 India seeks continuation of US preferential trade benefits 13 December 2006 China markets face WTO deadline 12 December 2006 Strongest reversal of US trade deficit in October since 2001 12 December 2006 China''s trade surplus hits $157 billion; November surplus at record $22.9 billion 11 December 2006 China allows Tibet, Xinjiang provinces to forge trade links with neighbours 09 December 2006 US employment growth exceeds forecasts 09 December 2006 Baltic Sea Region seeks Indian business investments 07 December 2006 India willing to pay 50 per cent more for Iran gas, says official 07 December 2006 Iran may switch to euro-based oil trade 07 December 2006 Israel seeks greater investments from India 04 December 2006 WTO talks likely to resume in January, says commerce secretary 02 December 2006 China''s textile trade surplus tops $100 billion 30 November 2006 US suggests bilateral approach to trade with India 28 November 2006 Developed nations anxious for a trade pact before July 2007 28 November 2006 Pan Asian free trade to raise GDP by 3 per cent 28 November 2006 EXIM Bank''s Global Trade Finance likely to float IPO 24 November 2006 US delegation to China to push for more trade, currency reforms 24 November 2006 US assembles largest trade mission for India 23 November 2006 India, China seek synergy in commodity sector 23 November 2006 Japan wants India to be ''special economic partner'' 21 November 2006 India, China to double trade to $40 billion 21 November 2006 India-China FTA being contemplated 21 November 2006 Chinese President Hu Jintao to arrive in Delhi today 20 November 2006 China, South Korea to study feasibility of free trade 18 November 2006 APEC members offer concessions to revive WTO talks 18 November 2006 APEC meet expected to help kick start stalled global trade talks 17 November 2006 Will Indo-China issues affect FTA? 17 November 2006 India to move WTO against US shrimp import curbs 16 November 2006 Talking trade with China 16 November 2006 APEC business leaders call for a grand trade pact 15 November 2006 Japan''s economic growth picks up momentum in third quarter 15 November 2006 Destination India for Italian industries 15 November 2006 Friction hits Indo-China investments 15 November 2006 India proposes free trade agreement with Gulf countries 14 November 2006 India, China open a new ''Silk Road'' to Africa 14 November 2006 EU wants China to open its markets 07 November 2006 Exim banks of India and Hungary sign credit pact 04 November 2006 Dubai to host first Indo-Arab CEO summit 01 November 2006 PMO proposes law to regulate foreign investments 18 October 2006 US may deny preferential trade benefits to India 08 August 2006 India, Japan to boost economic cooperation 15 June 2006 Growing trade between India and Singapore 23 May 2006 Hanover yields $1.3 billion for India 29 April 2006 China to displace US as India''s largest trading partner 16 March 2006 China''s trade growth with India exceeds its global trade growth 14 February 2006 Efforts to boost Indo-Russian trade welcome: FIEO 14 February 2006 Australia to increase its fruits export basket 01 February 2006 Exim Bank extends $ 10-million LoC to Russia''s Absolut Bank 28 November 2005 Exim Bank extends $30-million LoC to Burkina Faso 15 October 2005 Exim Bank hosts Asian Exim banks regional cooperation meet 07 October 2005 ''Bra war'' storms EU and China 03 September 2005 Ministry of Textiles expects 25 per cent growth in exports 12 July 2005 CECA — a step towards India-Asean FTA, says Singapore PM 01 July 2005 India, Singapore sign economic cooperation pact 30 June 2005 India''s WTO offerings dependant on reciprocity 31 May 2005 EEPC and China Chamber of Commerce sign MoU 24 March 2005 Patent Bill to be introduced next week 17 March 2005 India Inc pronounces foreign trade policy as proactive 03 September 2004 Trade leveraging policy to push exports on anvil 03 September 2004 Commerce & Industry Minister''s Speech on new trade policy 01 September 2004 ''Made in Pakistan'' to premiere in India 01 March 2004 Israel-India FTA not on agenda 05 January 2004 Limits on forward deals hiked 11 December 2003 RBI permits NRIs to become nominees in savings bonds 11 December 2003 Rules for exporters simplified 08 December 2003 Kerala to popularise cultivation of medicinal, aromatic plants 08 December 2003 Govindacharya: Centre must end US control in marine, agriculture 24 November 2003 Pepper prices to fall further 24 November 2003 Raw material demand pushes shipping lines'' freight rate up 30 October 2003 Kochi Refineries to spend Rs 8m to set up crude import facility 15 September 2003 Cancun meet: India reacts strongly to draft ministerial text 15 September 2003 First folk crafts fest of India 13 September 2003 India to suggest rectification of distortions in world farm trade 12 September 2003 WTO meet in Cancun begins 11 September 2003 From doom to boom 11 September 2003 Rupee appreciation: Exporters shift export invoices to euro 31 August 2003 Tata Coffee expects international coffee prices to increase 30 August 2003 USFDA norms to put India''s marine export industry in peril 30 August 2003 $6m promo to boost Singapore exhibition, convention industry 10 July 2003 The ice melts 29 June 2003 Kochi Port reels under lack of exporters'' concessions, strike 25 June 2003 China agrees to trade through Sikkim; India recognises Tibet 24 June 2003 Rising Re blunts exporters'' edge 23 June 2003 Guaranteed to succeed 11 June 2003 SC upholds HC order vacating ban on import of natural rubber 05 June 2003 Pondicherry seeks consultants to set up arts and crafts village 03 June 2003 Government cuts basic customs duty on set-top boxes to 5% 31 May 2003 GOPIO, SKAB Impex plan expo on Indian products in Malaysia 27 May 2003 Spot India 2003: Asia''s first-ever sports goods and toys fair 23 May 2003 Messe Frankfurt's brands boost Indian exports in trying times 19 May 2003 Steel prices fall by $30 due to stock pile-up in Chinese ports 13 May 2003 Indian corporates post positive growth in China operations 09 May 2003 International Coconut Summit gets good worldwide response 09 May 2003 Differential standards by EU to impinge Indian seafood exports 08 May 2003 Kill the killer 01 May 2003 Access to medicines 17 April 2003 ECGC cuts exports premium by 20-40% to developing nations 05 April 2003 Interim WTO ruling on US duty on 03 April 2003 Khadi & Village Industries Commission, NISIET sign MoU 19 March 2003 India’s first futures trading in natural rubber starts in Kochi 17 March 2003 Setting a global benchmark 12 March 2003 India asked to lead battle against developed world on patent issue 26 February 2003 ZAK Trade Fair to showcase everything from pin to plane 25 February 2003 Domestic market key to manufacturing industry''s strength 22 February 2003 Kerala to focus more on vegetable exports, food processing industry 19 February 2003 Wait and watch 28 January 2003 National symposium on tobacco to focus on future challenges 22 January 2003 Western Indian tea buyers to boycott auction over new order 18 January 2003 Whose food is it anyway? 17 January 2003 Ajit seeks change in Agriculture Products and Marketing Act 14 January 2003 Foreign exchange reserves cross a record level of $70 billion 04 January 2003 Kerala all set to make Global Investors’ Meet a grand success 31 December 2002 Financial imbalance in Kerala is state-aided, says CDS study 24 December 2002 Indian beauties for foreign glass tanks 02 November 2002 Indian seafood industry for setting up 30 world-class labs 14 October 2002 RBI allows gold, forex to have a single open position limit 12 October 2002 India, Singapore firms team up for shopping malls, complex 10 October 2002 Technoquest 2002 to focus on instrumentation 13 September 2002 Exports rise 18% to Rs 20,000 crore in July 02 September 2002 Chinese Export Commodities Fair in Oct 22 August 2002 Recession forces jewellers to organise festival 13 August 2002 Chinese delegation on CIFIT roadshow 13 March 2002 Coir industry comes to a standstill 13 December 2001 Mauritius keen to invite Indian textile mills 02 November 2000 More countries adopt anti-dumping action this year 08 May 1999  search domain-b    go
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