Govt amends Foreign Trade Policy to give stakeholders a say in decisions

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the amendment in the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 to make it necessary to hold consultations with stakeholders to seek views, suggestions, comments or feedback from relevant stakeholders, including exporters and industry experts concerning the formulation or amendment of the Foreign Trade […]
India’s textile & apparel exports clock 7 pc growth at $21.36 bn in April-October

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) India’s overall export of textiles & apparel (including handicrafts) recorded a 7 per cent growth to $21.36 billion during April-October of FY 2024-25, compared to the corresponding figure of $20.01 billion for the same period of FY 2023-24, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Textiles on […]
Airtel to lead tariff hikes for healthy valuations, UK award recognises India’s rise: Sunil Mittal

New Delhi, Feb 29 (IANS) Sunil Bharti Mittal, who became the first Indian to be knighted by Britain’s King Charles III, said on Thursday that Airtel will take the lead in raising telecom tariffs if market signals are perfect to keep valuations healthy, while ensuring better return on investments.
Samsung Semiconductor India expands R&D footprint

New Delhi, Feb 29 (IANS) Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) on Thursday announced the opening of its new research and development (R&D) facility in the country.
80% of Indian mid-market firms bullish on growth, create more jobs this year

New Delhi, Feb 29 (IANS) Driven by initiatives such as ‘Make in India’, ease of doing business and ongoing digital transformation, 80 per cent of Indian mid-market businesses maintain a positive economic outlook in the next 12 months — up from 78 per cent in the first half of 2023 — despite global economic sentiments showing signs of decline, a new report showed on Thursday.