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Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu on Wednesday said he is expecting around 20 per cent growth in exports in June. (Photo: PTI)

Suresh Prabhu expects 20 per cent growth in exports

Exports grew 20.18 per cent to USD 28.86 billion in May - the highest in six months.

04 Jul 2018 4:11 PM

Exports seem to have good performance in June: Prabhu

The country's manufacturing sector activity in June grew at the strongest pace this year.

03 Jul 2018 9:23 AM

“Each missing child reflects hope and dream of family that loses them,” he said.

App to track missing children launched

It’s a multi-user platform which can be used to upload photos of missing children.

30 Jun 2018 4:00 AM

Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu on Friday launched a mobile application -- ReUnite -- to trace missing and abandoned children in India. (Photo: PTI)

Suresh Prabhu launches mobile app to trace missing, abandoned children

Amazon Rekognition, web facial recognition service, is being used to identify missing kids.

29 Jun 2018 3:58 PM

Forensic department personnel carry out investigations at the site of the plane crash in Mumbai. (Photo: Shripad Naik)

Mumbai plane crash: Pilot’s presence of mind saved lives

A DGCA team from Delhi will conduct a preliminary investigation into the plane crash.

29 Jun 2018 2:16 AM

The King Air C90 12-seater aircraft had taken off from the Juhu airport for a test flight and crashed shortly after 1 pm killing all four on board and a pedestrian. (Photo: Shripad Naik)

Pilot saved many lives at cost of her own: Praful Patel on Mumbai plane crash

5 persons were killed when a chartered aircraft, with four on board, crashed near a building in Ghatkopar in Mumbai.

28 Jun 2018 7:01 PM

The bilateral trade between India and Australia increased to USD 18 billion in 2016-17 from USD 14.11 billion in the previous fiscal.

Suresh Prabhu to seek investments from Australian pension funds

The funds have exposure to various international markets. However, their exposure to Indian markets is still very limited.

25 Jun 2018 4:24 PM

India is trying to resolve trade disputes with several countries and is willing to create a new world trade order as it extends a hand of friendship to all, Union Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Friday -- a day after the country slapped tariffs on 29 US products in a retaliatory move. (Photo: PTI)

India trying to resolve trade disputes with many nations, says Prabhu

Suresh Prabhu hoped that small and medium enterprises would create more economic opportunities.

22 Jun 2018 3:11 PM

The government has decided not to go ahead with Air India stake sale in an election year and will provide required funds for its operations, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Govt puts off Air India stake sale due to election year ahead

The decision was taken at the high level meeting convened by Union Minister Arun Jaitley.

19 Jun 2018 2:03 PM

A national domestic council will be formed to promote the growth of the labour-intensive gems and jewellery sector in the country.

National domestic council to promote gems and jewellery sector

The aim of the council is to form an association at the national level.

16 Jun 2018 3:44 PM

Senior officials of India and the US will soon meet to address concerns of both the sides, including issues related with visa, continuation of certain concession for exports, duty on steel and aluminium, and prices of certain medical devices.

India, US officials to meet soon to discuss concerns, says Prabhu

He said the meeting of the officers might take place by the end of this month.

15 Jun 2018 5:43 PM

Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu said exports in May rose by 28.18 per cent to USD 28.86 billion while imports were up 14.85 per cent to USD 43.48 billion.

Trade deficit widens to 4-month high of USD 14.62 billion

Trade deficit widened to USD 14.62 billion from USD 13.84 billion in May 2017.

15 Jun 2018 2:57 PM

India will send an official team to work out the details and initiate a comprehensive negotiation on all issues concerning trade and economic relationship.

India, US agree to hold comprehensive talks to address trade issues

A full-fledged case has been made by India for waiver of steel and aluminum tariffs.

13 Jun 2018 11:36 AM

India's GDP growth is likely to cross 8 per cent in the next two years and the government is taking a number of steps including formulation of a new industrial policy to double the economy's size to USD 5 trillion in 7-8 years.

Economic growth may cross 8 per cent in next 2 years, says Prabhu

India's GDP grew at the fastest pace in seven quarters at 7.7 per cent in the January-March quarter of last fiscal.

08 Jun 2018 4:52 PM

The air hostess maintained that she had lodged a complaint with Air India in September 2017 and written to then CMD of the airline, but 'none was forthcoming'. (Photo: Representational | File)

Complete probe of sexual harassment case by June: Maneka Gandhi tells Air India

The move comes after the air hostess met the Union Women and Child Development (WCD) minister in New Delhi on Monday.

04 Jun 2018 3:51 PM

Suresh Prabhu on Sunday said that average airfares dropped by 18 per cent in 2017, while the number of passengers flown by the domestic carriers recorded a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19 per cent in FY18 over FY14.

Average airfares declined by 18 per cent in 2017, says Prabhu

Modi government had launched the slogan 'Saaf Niyat, Sahi Vikas' on its fourth anniversary on May 26.

04 Jun 2018 12:42 PM

Suresh Prabhu asks Airbus to make planes in India

Airbus will be delivering one plane on an average per week to airlines in India over the next 10 years.

02 Jun 2018 3:35 PM

Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu will meet top officials of Airbus in Paris this week and discuss possibilities for the aerospace giant to manufacture aircraft in India.

Suresh Prabhu to meet Airbus officials in Paris

The minister is in Paris for the meeting of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.

31 May 2018 4:17 PM

The air hostess maintained that she had lodged a complaint with Air India last September and had written to then CMD of the airline, but 'none was forthcoming'. (Photo: File | Representational)

Air India hostess accuses senior executive of sexual harassment

In a letter addressed to Prabhu and to PM Modi, the air hostess has asked the government to appoint a ‘neutral’ investigation committee.

29 May 2018 2:20 PM

Prabhu said the cargo policy would provide a thrust to air cargo and would fuel the growth of the sector.

Govt to finalise passenger charter, air cargo policy this year: Prabhu

India is one of the fastest growing domestic aviation markets in the world, clocking double-digit growth for more than two years.

29 May 2018 9:33 AM

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