Textile sector unlikely to post 10% growth
THE domestic textile and apparel sector is unlikely to record 10 per cent growth this year, even as apparel exports of Bangladesh is expected to cross over six billion US dollars, according to a CII study.

Tea exports rise to 196.32 m kgs
THE domestic tea exports increased to 196.32 million kgs in 2000-2001 from 192.44 million kgs in the previous fiscal. "Despite the slight increase in quantity, the value of exports during the fiscal came down to Rs 1748.36 crore from Rs 1932.66 crore in 1999-2000," Tea Board officials said.

Wheat exports: FCI rejects traders’ allegation
THE Food Corporation of India (FCI) on Tuesday rejected traders’ claim that its tender for sale of wheat for exports may be a non-starter, asserting that the terms and conditions were made stringent to keep ‘unscrupulous’ players away and prevent diversion of stocks to domestic market.

Indo-German bilateral trade to cross Rs 20,000 crore by December 2001
INDIA’s bilateral trade with Germany is expected to continue its good run in the year 2001 with early forecasts predicting trade to cross Rs 20,000 crore by December.

On-line sales to stir Lankan tea industry
SRI Lanka will begin selling some of its tea crop on-line on Friday in what industry officials say could be a first step towards opening up the world’s biggest tea auction.