commerce and industry ministry
Wholesale price inflation falls to 1% in March
Food inflation in March fell to 4.91 per cent from 7.79 per cent in the previous month
FDI during Apr-Sep 2018-19 fell 11 pc to USD22.66 bn
FDI had increased at a five-year low growth of 3 per cent at USD 44.85 billion in 2017-18.
Preparing strategy to promote footwear industry, says Suresh Prabhu
The commerce and industry minister was speaking at the inauguration of Indian International Footwear fair.
Infrastructure growth jumps to 7-month high of 6.7 per cent in June
The previous high rate of growth was recorded in November 2017 at 6.9 per cent.
Govt considering national policy for retail trade
Retail trade is crucial for growth of Indian economy and the policy should be formulated to promote trade.
Suresh Prabhu takes office as Minister of Commerce and Industry
Suresh Prabhu will be replacing Nirmala Sitharaman who was elevated to the position of Defence Minister.
DIPP to hold meeting next week on new FDI approval system
Govt will clear all FDI proposals requiring approval within a maximum of 10 weeks after the receipt of an application.