Exporters seek GST rate parity in air and sea freight
Perishable goods exporters have sought a parity in goods and services tax (GST) rate on sea and air freight to […]
Import Export News
Textile exporters seek 10% direct subsidy from govt to survive in a post-tariffs era
The textiles and apparel industry, which contributes 2.3% to India’s GDP, 13% of industrial production, and 12% of exports, is
Commerce & Industry Ministry mulling further FDI regime easing, more tax benefits for startups: Official
The commerce and industry ministry is working on a 100-day reforms agenda which may include proposals such as further liberalising
DGTR suggests safeguard duty on imports of some steel items for 3 years
The commerce ministry’s arm, DGTR, has recommended final imposition of a safeguard duty on imports of certain flat steel products
GTRI says some cos misuse duty-free import scheme, calls ‘licence to loot’
The duty free import authorization (DFIA) scheme, aimed at cutting input costs for exporters, is being misused by some companies,
Trade Policy, Import Export News, India-US News
India trade deficit hits eight-month high in July ahead of US tariff hikes
India’s merchandise trade deficit hit an eight-month high of over $27 billion in July as imports surged faster than
Govt may roll out Rs 2,250 cr export promotion mission soon: Official
The government is expected to soon announce support measures under the proposed Rs 2,250 crore export promotion mission to help
Govt forms panel to review export barriers amid global trade woes: Focus on customs duties, GST, incentives
The government has set up a committee to examine the impact of customs duties, export incentives and refunds, goods and
RBI Rolls Out New User Manual for Exporters and Importers on EDPMS Platform
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released an updated User Manual for Indian exporters and importers to streamline operations
Import Export News, Customs News
Textile exporters seek term loan moratorium, duty waiver on cotton imports
Textile exporters have urged the government to remove the 11 per cent import duty on cotton to sustain exports
