Imports
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Buying cheap powerbanks? Government bans two companies with more than 50 percent market share
Technology | Dec 02, 2024, 03:47 PM ISTThe government has taken significant action against substandard power banks from China. Two major Chinese suppliers have been banned, while another supplier is currently under scrutiny.
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India considers restricting imports of laptops, tablets, and PCs beginning in January: Here's why
Technology | Oct 22, 2024, 12:50 PM ISTIndia attempted to restrict imports of electronic devices last year, but the plan was abandoned due to opposition from manufacturers. The government now believes it has provided importers with enough time to adapt.
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India’s exports fall by 9.3 per cent in August, imports rise by 3.3 per cent
Business | Sep 17, 2024, 04:13 PM ISTIndia's exports witnessed a sharp decline of 9.3% in August 2024, falling to USD 34.71 billion compared to the same period last year. The drop reflects challenges faced by the export sector amidst global economic uncertainties.
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India's exports soar 2.56 per cent to USD 35.2 billion in June: Govt data
Business | Jul 15, 2024, 03:59 PM ISTAccording to the latest data released by the government, the exports rose on a year-on-year basis in June and going by the trend, the country's total exports of goods and services may cross USD 800 billion this fiscal.
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Polish farmers stage violent protests in Warsaw, threaten to bring country to standstill | VIDEO
World | Mar 07, 2024, 10:39 AM ISTThe protesters burned tyres and threw firecrackers outside PM Donald Tusk's office in the Polish capital as they protested against food imports from Ukraine and the EU's plan on climate change. Police used tear gas, pepper sprays and stun grenades to quell the protest in Warsaw.
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India’s goods, services exports edge higher by 0.40 per cent in 2023
Business | Jan 21, 2024, 12:08 PM ISTThe major contributing sectors were electronics, pharmaceuticals, cotton yarn, fabrics, ceramics, meat, dairy, poultry products, fruits, vegetables, and information technology.
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'It's not about containing China', says Biden on strengthening trade relations with Vietnam
World | Sep 11, 2023, 11:13 AM IST"We have an opportunity to strengthen alliances around the world to maintain stability. That's what this trip is all about," Biden said.
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India considering to import 8-9 million tonnes of wheat from Russia amid inflation: Report
World | Aug 17, 2023, 10:22 PM ISTIndia's wheat production had fallen to 107.74 million tonnes in the 2021-22 crop year (July-June) from 109.59 million tonnes in the previous year.
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UK removes countervailing measures on imports of stainless steel bars, rods from India
Business | Jun 16, 2023, 09:29 PM ISTCountervailing measures are put in place to offset imports being sold at unfair prices due to government subsidies in their country of origin.
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Edible oils import jumps up 31 pc to 12.05 lakh tonnes in July
Business | Aug 12, 2022, 04:34 PM ISTOut of the total imports, the quantity of refined palm oil stood at 11,44,496 tonnes, crude palm oil at 36,59,699 tonnes, crude soyabean oil at 33,30,556 tonnes and crude sunflower oil at 15,03,627 tonnes.
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Nepal bans import of 10 luxurious items including cars, mobile phones, diamonds
World | Apr 27, 2022, 02:41 PM ISTAs per the notice, the ban would remain in place till the end of this fiscal year which ends in mid-July.
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Govt extends relaxed fumigation norms for onion imports till December 31
India | Nov 13, 2019, 03:35 PM ISTThe Agriculture Ministry on Wednesday extended relaxed fumigation norms for imported onions up to December 31, in a bid to improve domestic supply and check prices that have skyrocketed up to Rs 100 per kg.
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Govt may impose 25 pc safeguard duty on imports of single-mode optical fibre
Business | Nov 08, 2019, 07:25 AM ISTSafeguard duty is a trade remedy available to World Trade Organization member-countries. It is imposed to provide a level-playing field to domestic players in case of sudden and significant increase in imports of a product.
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Centre to take call on onion imports as prices surge
India | Nov 06, 2019, 11:14 AM ISTTwo Inter Ministerial teams are to be dispatched on Wednesday and Thursday to Karnataka and Rajasthan to take stock of the onion supplies and encourage the supplies to consuming regions including Delhi-NCR.
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Exports dip 6.57% in September; import contracts 13.58%
Business | Oct 15, 2019, 07:31 PM ISTIndia's exports contracted by 6.57 per cent to USD 26 billion in September mainly due to significant dip in shipments from key sectors such as petroleum, engineering, leather, chemicals, and gems & jewellery.
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Govt puts restrictions on imports of agarbatti from China and Vietnam
India | Aug 31, 2019, 05:54 PM IST"Import policy of agarbatti and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning ...is revised from free to restricted," the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGF) said in a notification. Restrictions have also been imposed on imports of other odoriferous preparations used for deodorising room. Its imports increased to USD 12.35 million in 2018-19 from USD 7.51 million in 2017-18.
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Govt may impose antidumping duty on imports of tin mill flat rolled steel products from 4 nations
India | Jul 02, 2019, 06:55 PM ISTThe Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the commerce ministry, has initiated the probe as it has found evidence of dumping of "coated/plated tin mill flat-rolled steel products" from these countries.
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Finished steel exports fall 37 per cent, imports grow 1.5 per cent in Apr-Jan
Business | Feb 17, 2019, 11:13 AM ISTProduction of the total finished steel grew 4.4 per cent to 109.18 MT from 104.56 MT in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.
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Higher import duties on 29 US products to be effective from Sep 18, says Finance Ministry
Business | Aug 04, 2018, 03:18 PM ISTThe Commerce Ministry had suggested to the Department of Revenue to amend the notification for further extension of retaliatory measures for another 45 days.
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US-China trade war: Trump intensifies tariff war, threatens to slap tariffs on $500 bn of Chinese imports
World | Jul 20, 2018, 08:47 PM IST"I'm ready to go to 500," he told CNBC's Joe Kernen in a "Squawk Box" interview broadcasted on Friday.