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The government has been making efforts to further improve the ease of doing business and aims to bring the country in the top 50.

Govt to analyse World Bank's doing biz report

India's rank remained unchanged at 130th out of 190 countries in the World Bank's latest report.

30 Nov 2016 4:05 PM IST

Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Commerce Ministry backs fair valuation of rupee

During the April-October period of current fiscal, exports dipped by 0.17 per cent to USD 154.91 billion.

30 Nov 2016 3:35 PM IST

Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Indian economy grew 7.1% in first half of fiscal year: govt

Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says country maintained a GDP growth rate of 7.2 per cent in 2014-15.

28 Nov 2016 1:27 PM IST

Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Exports to see steady growth: Nirmala Sitharaman

During the April-October period of current fiscal, exports dipped by 0.17 per cent to USD 154.91 billion.

25 Nov 2016 2:02 PM IST

Currently, the government provides support by way of benefits under the Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (MSIPS) to boost electronic manufacturing.

Apple officials make presentation for their plant

The company had asked for several tax and other incentives, including long-term duty exemptions.

25 Jan 2017 1:38 PM IST

Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Apple talks concessions for plant with Sitharaman

Commerce minister and officials met on Tuesday over discussion which lated for around 40 mintues.

25 Jan 2017 10:58 AM IST

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India has taken up visa issue with US: Nirmala Sitharaman

US has not made any comprehensive changes to the work visa programmes including H-1B visas so far.

17 July 2017 7:39 PM IST

Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

New industrial policy on anvil, says Sitharaman

Commerce and Industry Minister says consultations are on with industry bodies, academia, think-tanks.

17 July 2017 6:12 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis suggested that the import duty on raw edible oil be increased up to 35 per cent and on refined oil by 50 per cent, a release issued by the CMs office said. (Photo: PTI)

Maharashtra CM seeks rise in import duty of edible oil

Fadnavis said in his letter, higher import duty will give relief to farmers and also an extra excise duty of Rs 8,000 cr...

14 July 2017 10:57 AM IST

Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

'Mid-term foreign trade policy to be out before GST roll out'

Exporters, especially from the SME sector, have expressed concerns that their funds would be locked up for several...

6 May 2017 4:54 PM IST

Between December 2014 and May 2016, exports fell for 18 straight months due to weak global demand and slide in oil prices.

FinMin, Railways mull steps to boost exports

Exporters again demand cuts in freight rates to enhance price competitiveness in global markets.

24 Nov 2016 3:04 PM IST

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Sitharaman pushes for no FDI in tobacco sector

The ministry has proposed to ban FDI in licensing for franchisee, trademark, brand name and management contracts.

24 Nov 2016 12:20 PM IST