Business
EXPORT OF FRESH FRUITS
The export of fresh fruits from India has increased from USD 516.26 million in 2014-15 to USD 768.54 million in 2020-21. […]
Exports
Agriculture & Commodities
Export of guavas sees a surge
The export of guavas from India sees a growth of 260% since 2013. Exports grow from USD 0.58 Million in April-January 2013-14 to USD 2.09 Million in April 2021-22 […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India’s exports increase by 36.76% y-o-y in January, 2022
India’s overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in January 2022* are estimated to be USD 61.41 Billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 36.76 per cent over the same period last year and a positive growth of 38.90 per cent over January 2020. Overall imports in January 2022* are estimated to be USD 67.76 Billion, exhibiting a slower rate of growth of 30.54 per cent over the same period last year and a positive growth of 30.19 per cent over January 2020 […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Exports of millets to increase exponentially in New Markets
Exports of millets to increase exponentially as Indian exporters find new markets; Government working aggressively to facilitate and boost exports; India is the fifth largest exporter of millets; In 2020-21, India’s millets exports were valued at USD 26.97 million […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Export Control outreach for Startup Companies
The Ministry of External Affairs, in cooperation with the Indian Chamber of Commerce organised an outreach programme on Export Controls focusing on start-ups in various sectors of the economy. The outreach was aimed at enhancing awareness about regulations for export of sensitive, dual-use goods and technology. About 200 industries and enterprises including several start-ups companies participated in the webinar.
[…]
Agriculture & Commodities
Exports of Marine Products register a growth of 35%
Exports of Marine Products register a growth of 35% to USD 6.1 Billion during April-December 2021 (Provisional) as compared to USD 4.5 Billion during same period in the year 2020
[…]
Agriculture & Commodities
Ready To Eat products exports rises by 24%
India’s Exports of Ready To Eat products rises by 24% to $ 394 million in 2021-22 (April-October) compared to 2020-21 (April-October) […]
Business
ODOP sees success in J&K
‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) initiative of Centre churning big success stories in J & K, North East , Uttar Pradesh; Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) holds State Conference to promote ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) Initiative […]
Business
Engineering Goods Exports grow by 54%
Engineering Goods exports register a stupendous growth of 54% and jump to USD 81.8 Billion during April-December 2021 as compared to USD 52.9 Billion during same period in the previous year (2020) […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India emerges as largest exporters of cucumber and gherkins in the world
India emerges as largest exporters of cucumber and gherkins in the world; India exports gherkins worth USD 114 million from April-Oct 2021, while in 2020-21 exports exceeded USD 200 million […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Textile sector exports increase by 41%
Textile sector exports increase by 41% in April- December 2021 as compared to last year; Growth signals an economic rebound […]
Business
21.7% of GDP is Exports
The share of India’s total exports (Good & Services) to GDP was 18.7% in 2020-21, which is already above 15 percent. Exports have performed remarkably well in the current financial year with the share of exports to GDP at 21.7 percent in the first half (April to September) of 2021-22. […]
Business
KVIC to begin Pashmina production soon in Varanasi
The globally acclaimed Pashmina wool products, which are indigenous to the high altitude regions of Leh-Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir, will now be made in Varanasi also. In a path breaking initiative, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has roped in 4 Khadi Institutions from Varanasi & Ghazipur districts in Uttar Pradesh for processing Raw Pashmina wool and weaving it further into woollen fabric […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Export Oriented Policies of Government have created eco-system for export led growth
This is the right time to increase our exports – says MoS Finance Bhagwat Karad; Assures all support from Banks at the Banking Conclave on Exports in Mumbai; “Export Oriented Policies of Government have created eco-system for export led growth” – Minister […]
Business
India to target $10Billion in Leather Exports
We can look at more than $10 billion leather exports target by 2025; Kolhapuri Chappals alone can achieve $1 billion exports target”: Shri Goyal […]
Business
India touch $369B of Exports in first 2 Quarters of 2021
INDIA’S FOREIGN TRADE: OCTOBER2021; October Exports up by 35.16% over same month last year, Imports jump by 57.32%; Overall Exports April-Octoberrise by 39.83%, Imports leap by 63.64 % […]
Business
IITF to show India is “Back in Business”:Goyal
IITF to show India is “Back in Business” – Shri Goyal; Says We are on a historical high of exports of goods and services”
[…]
Agriculture & Commodities
APEDA organised 75 programmes for farmers in Basmati growing states
For boosting exports of quality production of aromatic and long grain Basmati rice, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)’ arm Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF) has taken innovative steps to sensitize farmers involved in the cultivation of Basmati rice in the key growing regions about adoption of good agricultural practices. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Time to create 100 Indian textile machinery champions
Time to create 100 Indian textile machinery champions- recognized across the world- Shri Piyush Goyal; Shri Piyush Goyal urges Textile industry to focus on speed, skill and scale and get into innovative partnership; […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Indian exports for Sep 21 sees USD 54.06B
India’s overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in September 2021* are estimated to be USD 54.06 Billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 21.44 per cent over the same period last year and a positive growth of 26.03 per cent over September 2019. Overall imports in September 2021* are estimated to be USD 68.49Billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 70.00 per cent over the same period last year and a positive growth of 44.11 per cent over September 2019. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Commerce Minister sets $500B Exports for 2022
Shri Piyush Goyal has called EPCs for $450-$500 billion exports next year during the Mid-Term Review Meeting with heads of various Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) through video conferencing […]
Business
MSME Minister launches India Export Initiative and IndiaXports 2021 Portal
Union Minister for MSMEs Shri Narayan Rane virtually inaugurated the India Export Initiative and IndiaXports 2021 Portal of India SME Forum in New Delhi today. He was accompanied by MoS Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma and senior officers of the Ministry. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
PM dedicates to the Nation 35 crop varieties with special traits
PM dedicates to the Nation 35 crop varieties with special traits; Says “When science, government and society work together, results are better. Such an alliance of farmers and scientists will strengthen the country in dealing with new challenges” […]
Business
Exporters to get immense support from the government going ahead
Services Export Promotion Council in co-ordination with Government of Karnataka organized Vanijya Utsav as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav in Bengaluru which saw experts talking about various opportunties available for Exporters to explore international markets and the programmes, schemes and other policies available for them […]
Agriculture & Commodities
C&I Minister cautions WTO agreement on Agriculture
Union Minister for Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal addresses the G-33 Virtual Informal Ministerial Meeting; Says WTO Agreement on Agriculture tilted against developing countries
Agriculture & Commodities
Overall Exports for Aug 21 to touch $50B
INDIA’S FOREIGN TRADE: August 2021; India’s overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in August 2021* are estimated to be USD 52.20 Billion […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Paradeep Port Trust gets New Container Scanner
Under Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) initiative, a Mobile X-Ray Container Scanning System (MXCS) has been installed by Paradeep Port near the PICT Terminal at a cost of Rs 30 crore for the purpose of reducing physical examination and dwell time of containers at the Port. After successful Trial Run of the MXCS, the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has issued license on 27th August, 2021 to Paradeep Customs for its regular operation […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Govt releases 56,027Cr against various export related claims
Government Provides Big Boost to Exporters; Rs. 56,027 crore is going to be released under various Export Promotion Schemes such as MEIS, SEIS, RoSL, RoSCTL, other scrip based schemes relating to earlier policies and the remission support for RoDTEP and RoSCTL for exports […]
Business
FTAs with several countries soon: Piyush Goyal
-“We are fast progressing on our discussions on FTAs with several countries like UK, UAE, GCC countries, Australia and European Union” – Shri Goyal
-India and US have agreed to aspire for $500 bn trade in near future – Shri Piyush Goyal
-Traders & Exporters are the twin pistons powering the economic growth engine of the Nation: Shri Goyal
-New India will be built on mantra of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas & Sabka Prayas’: Shri Piyush Goyal
-Every growth parameter is showing extremely exciting future for all of us: Shri Piyush Goyal
-Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal addresses business and trade fraternity through the platform of Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Industry Associations to play a key role in achieving target of $400B merc exports
Shri Piyush Goyal engages with Industry Associations to ensure all avail benefit of great growth opportunities.; says Industry Associations to play a key role in achieving target of $400 billion merchandise exports in 2021-22; India developing a SAFE ecosystem i.e. Sustainable, Agile, Futuristic & Efficient to make India a Global Hub of manufacturing […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Piyush Goyal Meets Export Community, sets target of $2 Trillion Exports By 2030
Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal Meets Export Community, Discusses Measures To Boost Exports; Minister Exhorts Exporters To Rise To The Ambitious Challenge Of $400 Billion Export Target For 2021-22.And Target $2 Trillion Exports By 2030; Commerce Minister says “We Can Sort Out Ftas Fairly Quickly, If The Areas Where We Have The Ability To Compete Internationally Can Be Identified. We are Working Towards Early Harvest Agreements With Uk And Australia” […]
Foreign Relations
Various measures taken by the Government for promotion of exports
The government is committed to promoting Indian exports in international markets and suitable interventions are done from time to time. […]
Business
Global level market for MSMEs
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) through its MSME-Development Institutes (DI) situated in all States, facilitates MSMEs to export from Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) and Special Economic Zone (SEZ). […]
Agriculture & Commodities
APEDA collaborates with Ladakh officials for boosting unique agricultural produce
Forgiving boost to exports of agricultural produce from Ladakh, which would enhance farmers’ as well as entrepreneurs’ income, APEDA in association with officials of the horticulture, agriculture, commerce and industry departments of Union Territory and Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (DIHAR) are working out a comprehensive plan of actions. […]
Business
BEDF organizes awareness creation program
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)’ arm Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF) has taken an innovative step to sensitize farmers involved in the cultivation of Basmati rice. […]
Business
Engineering goods exports registered a growth of 52.4%
Merchandise exports in June 2021 were USD 32.50 Billion, as compared to USD 21.91 Billion in June 2020, exhibiting a positive growth of 48.34%. Indian engineering exports were on their upward journey in June 2021 following the trend of the last two months. […]
Finance
IFSCA to setup International Trade Finance Services
IFSCA has issued a framework for Setting up and operating International Trade Finance Services Platform (‘ITFS’) for providing Trade Finance Services at International Financial Services Centres (‘IFSCs’). The framework will enable Exporters and Importers to avail various types of trade finance facilities at competitive terms […]
Agriculture & Commodities
APEDA inks MoU with NAFED to improve agri exports
APEDA today signed MoU with NAFED For harnessing exports potential of agricultural and processed food products of cooperatives as well Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) […]
World
India does highest ever exports by quarter this Q1-2021
India sets a target of USD 400 billion merchandise exports in 2021-22; Highest ever merchandise exports in a quarter (Q1 2021-22, USD 95 billion) in the history of India […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Dragon fruit exports begins to Dubai
Fibre and mineral rich ‘Dragon Fruit’, also referred as Kamalam, has been exported to Dubai with the help of APEDA […]
Business
Gadkari pushes for Indian Option of Imported Products
The Sentiment behind Aatmanirbhar Bharat is to increase our exports and find Indian option for imports: Gadkari […]
Foreign Relations
GI certified Jardalu mangoes from Bihar exported to UK
Mangoes are processed by the APEDA registered packhouse facilities and then exported to various regions and countries including the Middle-east, European Union, USA, Japan and South Korea. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India exports 11,49,341 MT of Marine products
India exports 11,49,341 MT of Marine products during 2020-21; Aquaculture sector performs better; uptick in tilapia and ornamental fish exports […]
Business
India Opens new financial year with 6.93B trade deficit
India’s overall exports in April 2021 are estimated to be USD 51.79Billion and Overall imports in April 2021 are estimated to be USD 58.72Billion, exhibiting a total trade deficit of US$6.93B […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Commerce Minister holds meeting with all Export Promotion Councils
Shri Piyush Goyal holds meeting with the Export Promotion Councils to discuss various issues concerning the international trade […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India’s Merchandise IMPEX for Apr21 is $75.66B
India’s merchandise exports in April 2021 was USD 30.21 billion and merchandise imports was USD 45.45 making the country a net importer with a trade deficit of USD 15.24 billion […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India sees 26% growth in food products exports
India’s processed food products exports witnessed a growth of 26.51% during April-February2020-21, despite challenges posed by COVID19 pandemic. […]
Finance
India’s Foreign Trade touches US$ 1Trillion in 2020-21
India’s overall exports in the financial year 2020-21 are estimated to be USD 493.19Billion, Overall imports are estimated to be USD 505.94Billion, thus showing a trade deficit of USD 12.74 Billion […]
Technology
DGFT Trade Facilitation App launched to support Import-Export
Shri Piyush Goyal launches “DGFT Trade Facilitation App” for Providing instant access to Exporters/Importers any-time any-where; Says Trade facilitation App is READY for Industry 4.0; […]
General
Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation of India Limited to close
Union cabinet approves the closure of Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation of India Limited (HHEC), the Corporation, a Government of India undertaking under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles. […]