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  Buying cheap powerbanks? Government bans two companies with more than 50 percent market share

  Technology | December 02, 2024 15:47 IST

  The 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 | October 22, 2024 12:50 IST

  India 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 | September 17, 2024 16:13 IST

  India'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 | July 15, 2024 15:59 IST

  According 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 | March 07, 2024 10:39 IST

  The 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 | January 21, 2024 12:08 IST

  The 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 | September 11, 2023 11:13 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 | August 17, 2023 22:22 IST

  India'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 | June 16, 2023 21:29 IST

  Countervailing 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 | August 12, 2022 16:34 IST

  Out 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 | April 27, 2022 14:41 IST

  As 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 | November 13, 2019 15:35 IST

  The 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 | November 08, 2019 7:25 IST

  Safeguard 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 | November 06, 2019 11:14 IST

  Two 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 | October 15, 2019 19:31 IST

  India'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 | August 31, 2019 17:54 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 | July 02, 2019 18:55 IST

  The 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 | February 17, 2019 11:13 IST

  Production 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 | August 04, 2018 15:18 IST

  The 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 | July 20, 2018 20:47 IST

  "I'm ready to go to 500," he told CNBC's Joe Kernen in a "Squawk Box" interview broadcasted on Friday.