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Free trade fails to boost exports, imports grow
According to the government, these agreements are meant to provide opportunities for exports to these trading partners at preferential duties.
Incentives for exports to boost shipments: Exporters
FIEO said the new measures in form of incentives and refund of taxes will go a long way in enhancing the growth prospects.
India, Peru to hold next round of FTA negotiations in August
The fourth round was held between March 11 and 15 this year in Lima, Peru.
Protectionism, commodity prices, inadequate liquidity challenges for exporters: FIEO
"Protectionism will continue to rise and it will impact global demand for goods," said FIEO Director General Ajay Sahai.
No major impact of GSP withdrawal seen
GSP boosts the competitiveness of American manufacturers by lowering their costs.
India's farm, marine exports to be hit by US trade action: exporters' body
'We fear that our labour-intensive exports of agriculture, marine and handicraft products to the US would be hit hard,' said Ajay Sahai.
FIEO suggests series of measures to boost exports
Since 2011-12, India's exports have been hovering around USD 300 billion.
India Inc posts over 2 per cent negative growth in exports
Exports in September 2018 were $27.95 billion, as compared to $28.57 billion in September 2017.
FIEO flags global protectionism
He said that on domestic front, flow of credit to export sector is a huge issue as export credit declined by over 41 per cent in April-June.
Govt should focus on boosting exports, import curbs may not help control CAD: FIEO
Trade deficit soared to a near five-year high of USD 18 billion in July, but dipped slightly at USD 17.4 billion in August.