Centre removes minimum export condition on onions; effective immediately

The Government has removed the minimum condition on onion exports with immediate effect. Previously, a minimum export price of $550 per MT was imposed in May 2024. This led to a significant drop in onion exports by over 50% in June. Till July 31, 2024, India exported 2.60 lakh tons of onions this financial year. […]

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China exports at 18-month high, but slowing imports a concern

China’s economy has failed to fire over the past year amid a prolonged property sector downturn, and a survey last week showed exports in the doldrums and factory gate prices at their worst in 14 months, pointing to producers slashing prices to find buyers. China’s exports grew at their fastest pace in one-and-a-half years in August, […]

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Exporters to raise “declining” bank credit at the Board of Trade meet

According to FIEO, the value of export credit outstanding has come down to Rs 2,17,406 crores in the March 2024 quarter from Rs 2,27,452 crores in the same quarter last year. Exporters will raise the issue of “declining bank credit” to exporters at the Board of Trade (BoT) meeting that will be held on Friday […]

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Comprehensive trade portal launched for all exports, imports info

The Government has launched the Trade Connect e-Platform to streamline export and import information for entrepreneurs. Developed with various Ministries and organizations, it aims to connect over 6 lakh IEC holders and provide real-time trade-related data. The portal will be updated regularly and include additional services in its second version by 2025. The platform is […]

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China directs its carmakers not to make auto-related investments in India

Workers assemble a BYD Dolphin compact hatchback electric vehicle inside the company’s new plant in Nikhom Phatthana, Thailand, in July. Bloomberg China has strongly advised its carmakers to make sure advanced electric vehicle technology stays in the country, even as they build factories around the world to escape punitive tariffs on Chinese exports. Beijing is […]

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Declining bank credit to hurt exporters; issue to figure in Sept. 11 meeting with Goyal

Exporters are concerned about declining bank credit, which they will discuss with Commerce Minister, Piyush Goyal. Despite a 15% growth in exports, outstanding credit dropped by 5%. The Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO) suggests measures like sub-targets for export credit and increased insurance cover to address the issue. The declining bank credit to exporters […]

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India’s export-linked jobs declined as it missed out on post-China opportunity: World Bank:

In May, The Indian Express reported that India’s labor-intensive sectors such as textiles, leather, gems and jewelry, and marine products are experiencing a sharp decline. Jobs in India generated directly and indirectly connected to international trade have declined over the last decade, the World Bank said, adding that the country has missed out on the […]

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India to set up 50 e-commerce export hubs by 2030, plans to raise funds

This initiative has been launched by the Commerce and Industry Ministry, through which merchandise exports are to be made easier through e-commerce platforms. The Indian Government has recently set a goal to create about 50 e-commerce export zones during the next five years, as the country’s e-commerce exports are at a rather low level – […]

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Exports grow for 3rd month in a row, trade deficit rises

India’s exports grew for the third straight month, rising 2.6% to $35.2 billion, while imports increased 5% $56.2 billion. As a result, trade deficit rose to $21 billion, compared with $19.2 billion a year ago. The engineering goods, whose exports rose over 10% to $9.4 billion in June and electronics (16.9% to $2.8 billion), were […]

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With geo-political concerns, engineering firms nudge suppliers to ‘Make in India’

In a bid to find a long-term fix to unrelenting geo-political concerns, Indian engineering and capital goods firms are looking to ditch foreign suppliers and plan to collaborate with Indian entities instead. Executives from these companies termed it an attempt to secure supply chains and cut down the transit time. If it works, one need […]

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