Protectionism

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The decline in share of foreign trade in national income is mirrored in the decline in India’s share of world exports. In short, the record of the Narendra Modi government in the realm of foreign trade -- both policy and performance -- has been disappointing, especially compared to what was achieved in the preceding decade.n(File Image: AFP)

Sanjaya Baru | A widening gulf: India’s trade policy needs a fix

India's foreign trade performance has declined under the Modi government, reflecting policy shifts and missed opportunities

04 Mar 2024 12:00 AM

Global imbalances remain large and persistent and require thorough monitoring and timely policy responses.We further stress the importance of a favourable global economic environment for sustained growth of international trade, the joint statement said. (Photo: AFP | File)

BRICS leaders call for transparent, inclusive international trade

The 5 leaders noted that world economic growth appears to be stabilising and is generally projected to pick up moderately.

28 Jun 2019 6:44 PM

Nirmala Sitharaman spoke on the on-going efforts of Indian Government to counter tax avoidance & evasion, finance ministry tweeted.

Sitharaman highlights India's efforts to counter tax avoidance, evasion

The meeting of the finance ministers would deliberate on issues protectionism and its implication on global growth, trade.

08 Jun 2019 3:22 PM

Since 2011-12, India's exports have been hovering at around USD 300 billion. (Representative Image)

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.

10 Apr 2019 3:43 PM

Sushma Swaraj, during her address at the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers, raised the issue of global terrorism and protectionism. (Photo: MEA/Twitter)

Terrorism an enemy of basic human rights: Sushma Swaraj at SCO meet

Swaraj also called for identifying states that encourage and finance terrorism and provide sanctuary to terror groups.

24 Apr 2018 12:41 PM

Trump threatens new $100 billion tariffs on China

China says it will fight back at any cost against US.

07 Apr 2018 5:24 AM

PM Modi delivers his speech as Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum listens during the opening session of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland. (Photo: AFP)

China welcomes Modi’s speech at Davos, says will jointly fight protectionism

Modi is the first Indian PM to address the WEF annual summit in Davos in two decades.

24 Jan 2018 6:49 PM

The world’s top 60 economies have adopted more than 7,000 protectionist trade measures on a net basis since the financial crisis. (Photo: Reuters)

World has racked up 7,000 protectionist measures since crisis: study

2016 saw highest level of protectionism in percentage terms since 2010, at just over 61 per cent of all trade measures introduced.

15 Nov 2017 1:09 PM

Self-proclaimed psychic, Craig Hamilton-Parker has predicted among other things, an attack on North Korea, decline of world economy. (Photo: Youtube/Craig Hamilton-Parker)

Psychic who predicted Trump, Brexit makes interesting revelations for 2018

Craig Hamilton-Parker, the self-proclaimed prophet who predicted Hillary Clinton's resignation has some pretty glum predictions for 2018.

14 Nov 2017 1:29 PM

Infosys AGM: 11,000 jobs released, Seshayee retires

Infosys, in its 36th Annual General Meeting said that more than 11,000 jobs have been released due to automation.

24 Jun 2017 5:54 PM

Urjit Patel not pessimistic about IT jobs, feels startups should help

Patel's comment came amidst reports pointing to big IT firms laying off people and going slow on hiring.

22 Jun 2017 3:46 PM

Infosys accused of discrimination against non-Asians by ex-staffer

Erin Green alleged that Infosys discriminates against its employees and especially against those who are not South Asians.

22 Jun 2017 10:22 AM

Infosys accused of discrimination against non-Asians by ex-employee

Erin Green alleged that Infosys discriminates against its employees and especially against those who are not South Asians.

21 Jun 2017 4:03 PM

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

H-1B visa to be discussed during Modi-Trump US meet: official

Indian IT firms like Infosys Ltd and Tata Consultancy Services rely heavily on the H-1B visa programme.

20 Jun 2017 5:25 PM

IT layoffs: Karnataka IT minister to hear out industry

IT employees' associations have been demanding justice for 'forced resignations', lack of transparency in appraisals and layoffs.

13 Jun 2017 3:57 PM

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: PTI)

Arun Jaitley says liberalisation will prevail over protectionism

Finance Minister expects India to achieve an economic growth of 7 per cent or above.

08 May 2017 1:22 PM

Indian IT firms for measured hiring till Sep'17: survey

Only 58 per cent of Indian IT employers anticipate hiring over the coming two quarters.

25 Apr 2017 2:36 PM

China won't sit idle if India takes protectionist measures: Beijing media

China's official media said warned India that Beijing could take countermeasures against any such move.

18 Apr 2017 7:19 PM

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