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The US Trade Representative (USTR) argued that at least half a dozen Indian programmes provide financial benefits to Indian exporters, which allow them to sell their goods more cheaply to the detriment of American workers and manufacturers. (Photo: Representational| File)

US challenges Indian export subsidy scheme at World Trade Organisation

'These export subsidy programmes harm American workers by creating an uneven playing field on which they must compete,' said Lighthizer.

15 Mar 2018 9:18 AM

Total exports value was recorded at USD 274.64 billion in 2016-17, up from USD 262.29 billion in the preceding year.

Union Budget 2018 predicts exports to expand by 15 per cent this year

The country's merchandise shipments rose 12.36 per cent to USD 27.03 billion in December 2017.

01 Feb 2018 11:59 AM

A seven-fold rise in retail onion prices in just five months prompted India last week to set a minimum price of $850 a tonne for overseas sales until the end of 2017.

Onion prices rally in Asia as India restricts exports

India exported 2.4 million tonnes of onions in 2016/17, mainly to Bangladesh, Malaysia and United Arab Emirates.

01 Dec 2017 3:50 PM

India’s trade deficit narrowed to USD 8.98 billion in September, its lowest in seven months, government data showed on Friday. (Photo: AP)

India's trade deficit drops to 7-month low of USD 8.98 billion in September

Goods imports last month were USD 37.6 billion, a gain of 18.09 percent from the same period in 2016.

13 Oct 2017 7:03 PM

The country has also insisted upon China to increase investments. (Photo: PTI)

India, China to set up working groups to promote exports

India's trade deficit with China narrowed marginally to USD 51.08 billion in 2016-17 from USD 52.69 billion in 2015- 16.

09 Sep 2017 4:38 PM

Noted economist Rajiv Kumar interacts with the the media after taking charge as the Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Panel set up to push exports, create jobs

The panel will help identify key macroeconomic factors constraining exports and suggesting methods to address these constraints.

07 Sep 2017 3:03 AM

Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu said his ministry is looking at certain measures to rev up country's exports in the "shortest possible time".

Working on measures to boost exports in shortest time: Prabhu

Prabhu said exporters are facing certain challenges in GST regime and the ministry is taking up those issues.

06 Sep 2017 6:16 PM

The government in June 2016 had approved a Rs 6,006 crore special package for textiles and apparel sector to create one crore new jobs in 3 years.

Govt sets $45 billion textiles exports target for FY18

Country's overall textiles and garments exports during 2015-16 stood at USD 40 billion.

22 May 2017 8:27 PM

Imports of gold bars too grew to USD 3.67 billion.

Exports of gems and jewellery up 9.5 pc in Apr-Jan

In April-January period of the previous fiscal, exports from the sector stood at USD 26.5 billion.

04 Apr 2017 2:17 PM

Traditionally, the textile sector is known to be the largest contributor to India’s exports, but data shows that home bedding & bath, followed by home décor & furnishing actually lead India’s exports.

India pips China in local retail exports

Registers double CAGR during 2013-16.

28 Feb 2017 6:38 AM

Exports had grown by 5.72 per cent in December. (Representational Image)

Exports see 4 per cent growth in January

Exports in January hit $22.11 billion mainly due to increase in shipments of petroleum products, engineering goods and iron ore.

16 Feb 2017 6:19 AM

Exports may continue to rise in coming months: exporters

Country's total exports grew 5.72 per cent to USD 23.9 billion in December 2016.

14 Jan 2017 11:10 AM

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