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Approved three proposals for FDI in food retail: Sitharaman
Govt granted these permissions for 100 per cent foreign direct investment for retail trading of food products.
02 Aug 2017 5:21 PM
21 trade agreements being negotiated by Commerce ministry: Sitharaman
She said that before starting talks for such pacts, studies are carried out to look at the feasibility of such pacts.
31 Jul 2017 4:27 PM
Trade deficit with China marginally dips to $51 billion in 2016-17
India's bilateral trade with China stood at USD 71.48 billion in 2016-17.
24 Jul 2017 4:34 PM
FDI up 23 pc at USD 10 bn during April-May: Sitharaman
Sitharaman informed that India has received USD 182.4 million FDI in food products during April- May period.
24 Jul 2017 3:34 PM
India's TFS draft draws mixed reactions from WTO members
It provides a framework to address various impediments to trade in services in a comprehensive and holistic manner.
19 Jul 2017 3:28 PM
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 Jul 2017 7:39 PM
New industrial policy on anvil, says Sitharaman
Commerce and Industry Minister says consultations are on with industry bodies, academia, think-tanks.
17 Jul 2017 6:12 PM
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 to state.
14 Jul 2017 10:57 AM
Govt wants to revive small savings: Sitharaman
Interest rate has come down to maximum 7.6 per cent in post office schemes, a major destination of small savings.
07 Jul 2017 7:26 PM
Nirmala Sitharaman urges MPs to set up incubators for startups
She said the government has been making all-out efforts towards realising the vision of the Startup India Mission.
28 Jun 2017 4:19 PM
Govenment allays fears on implementation of GST
India's most ambitious tax reform, creates a single economic zone with common indirect taxes.
25 Jun 2017 5:02 PM
Will recommend review of GST, Minister tells industries
No penalty would be imposed for three months if small and medium entrepreneurs failed to submit GST returns.
22 Jun 2017 7:39 PM
India plans to hold Saarc countries’ startup meet?
Initiative aimed to promote exchange of new ideas, interactions.
20 Jun 2017 1:53 AM
Govt working on new industrial policy for North East: Nirmala
Ministry had approved a package of fiscal incentives to promote industrialisation and investments in this region under this policy.
20 May 2017 5:08 PM
Exporters to get tax refund under GST within 7 days
India's exports grew by about 5 per cent to USD 276 billion in 2016-17.
20 May 2017 4:50 PM
H-1B visa for professionals would not come down: Nirmala
Any change in visa norms can affect the movement of labour as well as spike operational costs for IT players.
20 May 2017 4:29 PM
'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 months.
06 May 2017 4:54 PM
Pragati Maidan’s Hall of Nations gets razed
The stay was lifted once the HCC submitted its definition of modern heritage.
25 Apr 2017 12:54 AM
Nirmala refers to US cos in India as protectionism raises
India is pitching for this pact at the WTO as the services sector contributes over 60 pc to GDP and 28 pc to total employment.
21 Apr 2017 11:22 AM
Take strong action on stone-pelters: BJP MP
Nirmala Sitharaman and several other BJP members were seen raising hands to associate with the matter raised by Mr Tundiya.
01 Apr 2017 3:57 AM
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