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US tariffs: Exporters must be ready to prove origin of goods to Customs
Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

President Donald Trump of the United States has imposed 'reciprocal tariffs' on imports...

Budget focuses on domestic consumption amid global uncertainties
Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

The Budget 2025-26 meets the expectations of fiscal consolidation, maintaining capital...

Let's not get carried away by slogans of better days ahead
Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The simultaneous decline of several trade-related indicators should put policy makers...

Why we should watch out for global market mood swings
Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

A quick bounce back of the Chinese stocks looks improbable now.

RBI relaxes some import/forex rules
Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has liberalised the procedure for facilitating the...

Self-assessment in Customs worry cargo traders
Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

The announcement left many importers and exporters wondering what he intended, when the...

MAT on SEZ can hurt investors' faith
Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

Changing the rules of the game for developers or units who have already committed funds...

Govt must decide on DEPB's future
Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Government should make it clear as to whether the Duty Entitlement Passbook scheme will...

Need to cut transaction costs for exporters
Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Exporters incur transaction costs not only in transportation of goods and dealing with...

FIEO head presents proposals
Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

President of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations, Ramu Deora, has presented...

FTAs: Exporters should note US Inc's call
Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Their recommendations have something to take note by Indian exporters and policy makers.

SEZ in troubled waters
Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

The special economic zone scheme seems to be in trouble.

A year on, commerce minister has played safe
Rediff.com24 May 2010

Considering the challenges, he was seen as a lightweight. One year later, his report...

Govt must talk to RBI to protect exporters' intere
Rediff.com10 May 2010

The commerce ministry must talk to the Reserve Bank of India and see how India's view...

Acts of God don't impress banks
Rediff.com3 May 2010

Importers may be hit by delay in receipt of documents. But, they cannot hold the...

More exemptions and some cheer
Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

The Budget 2010-11 has not done away with most excise or customs exemption...

FM should aim for rationalising Customs tariff
Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

The Customs tariff is much too complicated with basic Customs duty, two types of...

Jolt for West Asia trade
Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

How will the financial crisis in Dubai affect exporters and importers in India?

FTP: A few useful suggestions
Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

It appears that the focus of commerce minister Anand Sharma, when he unveils the new...

Proposed Customs law changes important
Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

The Finance Bill proposes introduction of Section 26A in the Customs Act, 1962, so as...