Nepal trade corridor projects get PM push
Times of India, August 30, 2015
With the government focused on strengthening relations with Nepal and to improve trade and communication, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the road transport ministry to expedite widening and completion of ongoing works. More…
Facilitating trade between SL and India
Nation, August 28, 2015
Irrespective of whether the Indo-Lanka FTA (ILFTA) is going to be extended to a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) or not, one cannot ignore the importance of the Indian market for Sri Lankan exporters. More…
WTO rules against India in solar panels dispute with the US
Livemint, August 26, 2015
A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel has ruled against India in a dispute raised by the US over the country’s solar power programme, requiring the government to offer a level playing field to both foreign and domestic manufacturers of solar panels. More…
Trade Unions Gear up for ‘Historic’ Strike on September 2
New Indian Express, August 24, 2015
The nationwide strike called jointly by all the major trade unions on September 2 is likely to bring the State to a standstill, with employees of all public and private sector establishments expressing solidarity with the strikers.. More…
It’s crucial for India to become part of RCEP: Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia
The Economic Times, 24 August 2015
There are three important multilateral free trade agreements on the anvil and it’s important for India to become part of RCEP with a view to stepping up its share of global trade and investment, a top government official said.More…
India says rich world has responsibility to curb climate change
The Economic Times, 24 August 2015
India’s environment minister said on Monday that the rich world could not wish away its responsibility for man-made global warming, as he urged developed nations to do more to help his country deal with the impact of climate change. More…
Sushma Swaraj’s Egypt visit an opportunity to review bilateral ties
Economic Times, August 22, 2015
The two-day visit of External Affairs MinisterSushma Swaraj to Egypt will provide an opportunity to review bilateral relations between the two nations and will also promote various aspects of mutual interest, including fighting terrorism, India’s Ambassador to Egypt has said. More…
Paris climate change pact: India’s stance will be revealed through small print
Business Standard, 21 August 2015
India is likely to announce its targets for the Paris deal by September-end. The Indian offering– called Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs)– is expected to have different components with an over-arching target for reducing the emission intensity of the economy by 2030. More…
No trade with India unless relations improve: Pakistani minister
The Economic Times, 20 August 2015
Pakistani Federal Commerce Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan has ruled out trade with India “unless diplomatic relations” improve between them, the media reported on Thursday. More…
Paris climate change pact: India’s stance will be revealed through small print
Business Standard, 20 August 2015
India is likely to announce its targets for the Paris deal by September-end. More…
President calls for strengthening bilateral cooperation at FIPIC summit
Business Standard, 20 August 2015
President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday reiterated on strengthening bilateral cooperation with the small island developing countries for securing inclusive and sustainable growth at second Summit of the Forum for India Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) at Rashtrapati Bhawan. More…
India ready to work with Pacific Islands to harness resources
Economic Times, August 20, 2015
Addressing the Heads of States from Pacific Island countries who coverged here for the second summit of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Co-operation (FIPIC) at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Mukherjee said these countries are generously endowed with natural resources and India would be happy to work with these countries in harnessing these resources. More…
WTO Trade Pact Ratification on Government’s Table: Commerce Secretary
The New Indian Express, 19 August 2015
The government is working on finer points to ratify WTO’s trade facilitation agreement (TFA), which is a “win-win” for all, a top Commerce Ministry official today said. TFA seeks to simplify Customs procedures and rules, increase transparency and reduce transaction costs for traders. More…
For a second Green Revolution in India
The Hindu, 18 August 2015
Precision agriculture is the key, which relies on interactive mobile-based applications and timely feedback. More…
UAE’s $75-billion investment offer could be the largest for India so far
Business Line, August 18, 2015
The UAE’s offer to invest up to $75 billion in India, mainly in the infrastructure development sector, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit, could be the largest solid investment offer India has received from any country so far. More…
India, European Union working to end trade huff over generic drugs
The Economic Times, 17 August 2015
India and the European Union are taking steps to end a trade row sparked by an EU ban on Indian pharmaceutical products that New Delhi responded to by cancelling talks on a free trade accord with its largest trading partner, officials said. More…
Joint Statement between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of India
The Hindu, 17 August 2015
Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi visited the United Arab Emirates from 16-17 August 2015 at the invitation of His Highness Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Zayed AI Nahyan. More…
Opening up of legal sector only after consultations with all: India to WTO
The Hindu, 16 August 2015
Benefits of an open market will be available to countries on a reciprocal basis. More…
India-Bangladesh land deal a fillip to trade: Mukul Sangma, Meghalaya CM
The Economic Times, 15 August 2015
Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on Saturday said the land agreement that was signed between India and Bangladesh would give a fillip to trade, commerce and tourism between the two countries. More…
Yuan devaluation, experts divided over India trade competitiveness factors
The Hindu, 15 August 2015
The risk for India comes from two ways: cheaper imports from China affecting domestic companies and it will affect India’s exports. More…
Costs of Climate Change
EPW, 15 August 2015
Water management has been the centrepiece of agricultural management since the 1970s, as has been pointed out by Palanisami et al in “Managing Water Management Research: Analysis of Four Decades of Research and Outreach Programmes in India”. More…
Iran welcomes Indian private investment for Chabahar port project
The Economic Times, 14 August 2015
Iran is open to Indian private companies investing in the development of Chabahar port, its foreign minister said on Friday. More..
Indian rupee plunges to 2-year low of 65.10 on yuan woes
The Financial Express, 13 August 2015
The rupee recovered 14 paise to 64.64 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday on fresh selling of the American currency by exporters and banks amid positive economic data. More…
PM to seek enhanced energy, trade coop during UAE visit
The Times of India, 13 August 2015
Ahead of his visit to UAE from August 16, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he would seek to enhance cooperation in energy and trade and reach out to investors there to promote India as an attractive business destination. More…
Policy with a farmer’s face
The Indian Express, 3 August 2015
It is necessary to rescue public policy from its elitist bias, bring agriculture to its centre. More…
India says deal on public food stockholding essential
Live Mint, 3 August 2015
India expresses concern over the lack of ‘meaningful’ engagement by the WTO members. More…
UN states agree post-2015 sustainable development agenda
Zee News, 3 August 2015
The United Nations 193-member states agreed on Sunday on an agenda for the world`s sustainable development over the next 15 years that pledges to leave no-one behind and is now due to be formally adopted by world leaders at a summit in September. More…
Next round of RCEP meet from tomorrow in Myanmar
The Economic Times, 2 August 2015
Senior officials of the 16-member RCEP, including India and China, will meet tomorrow in Myanmar to provide impetus to the negotiations on the mega trade deal. More…
India aims full genome sequencing of wheat in 3 years
The Economic Times, 2 August 2015
India has set a three-year target to sequence the wheat genome and procure better quality variety, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has said. More…
India likely to export dairy products to Russia by Dec
Business Standard, 1 August 2015
The Russian team is slated to meet India’s commerce minister this September. More…
Land acquisition a difficult task in India: Arvind Panagariya
The Economic Times, 1 August 2015
At a time when the Narendra Modi government is struggling to build consensus on the changes proposed to the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, NITI Aayog vice chairman Arvind Panagariya has reiterated that the law in its present form is procedurally difficult to implement. More…