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Govt extends export obligation period for select schemes till Aug 31
Updated : 6 days, 13 hours ago IST
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has announced a facilitation measure for exporters by extending the Export Obligation (EO) period for certain export promotion schemes, the release said.
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India: Commerce ministry convenes stakeholder consultation to ensure trade
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
According to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the meeting was chaired by Special Secretary, Department of Commerce, Suchindra Misra and Lav Agarwal, Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
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India's Chief Negotiator visit to US for discussions on trade deal to be r
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
"The two sides are of the view that the proposed visit of Indian Chief Negotiator and the team be scheduled after each side has had the time to evaluate the latest developments and its implications. The meeting will be rescheduled at a mutually convenient date," sources in the Commerce Min
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Studying implications of US Supreme Court judgement, Trump Administration
Updated : 2 weeks, 6 days ago IST
The government said on Saturday that it is studying the implications of the US Supreme Court judgement on tariffs and the steps announced by the President Trump Administration.
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Government will study US Supreme Court tariff ruling: Union Minister Pralh
Updated : 2 weeks, 6 days ago IST
Speaking to reporters here on Saturday, Joshi said, "I have read in the media that the US top court has given some judgment and the Indian government will study that, and whatever the reaction needs to be given, that will be given by the Commerce Ministry and MEA, not by me."
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Silver import surges 128.95% in terms of value during Apr-Dec, gold by 1.8
Updated : 3 weeks, 4 days ago IST
Longer-term trends indicate a structural shift in India's gold imports, with value rising sharply over time while volumes have stagnated or declined. Gold import value increased from USD 32.91 billion in FY19 to USD 58.01 billion in FY25, a 76 per cent rise over six years.
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Exports, imports rise in January; India trade deficit nearly doubles
Updated : 3 weeks, 4 days ago IST
India's overall exports, merchandise and services combined, increased by 13.16 per cent year-on-year to USD 80.45 billion in January 2026, compared with USD 71.09 billion in January 2025, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry on Monday.
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"Good gesture between India-US": BJD leader Debi Prasad Mishra lauds trade
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
"It is a good gesture between India and the US. The Commerce Ministry had been working to get the tariff reduced. This will ease out any apprehensions," he told ANI.
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Trade deal talks with US progressing in cordial, positive atmosphere: Offi
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
"Discussions are ongoing with several countries. India is happy and willing to expand its trade engagements as we believe there is significant interconnected trade globally," an official said. "However, we engage only with fair trading partners and carefully examine each free trade agreem
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EU GSP regulation to impact only 2.66% of India's exports
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The European Union Generalised System of preferences (GSP) regulation impacts only 2.66% of India's exports to the European Union, underscoring the limited trade effect of EU's GSP Regulations 2025, effective from January 1 this year, according to an official from the Commerce Ministry.
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India's exports to China rise sharply showing 32% growth during April-Nove
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
During 2025-26, exports began at USD 1.39 billion in April, climbed to USD 1.62 billion in May, and after a brief moderation in the mid-year months, gained momentum from September onward. Exports rose from USD 1.46 billion in September to USD 1.63 billion in October, reaching a peak of USD 2
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Productive exchanges during senior US official Rick Switzer's visit, posit
Updated : 3 months ago IST
he visit of a delegation of US trade officials from the office of the US Trade Representative, led by Deputy US Trade Rick Switzer served as an opportunity for both sides to have productive exchanges on a wide gamut of items, including the ongoing negotiations for a mutually beneficial In
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