43% of new applicants in 3rd round of white goods PLI scheme are MSMEs: Commerce Ministry “This shows the confidence among MSMEs to become part of the value chain of manufacturing of components of ACs and LED… October 14, 2024 18:31 IST
Exporters don’t need RCMC to avail RoSCTL, RoDTEP, duty drawback schemes: Govt According to the new FTP, an RCMC is mandatory for exporters applying for an authorisation to import or export (except… October 7, 2024 14:07 IST
Import-export: How to apply for IEC online? Check steps The 10-character alpha-numeric IEC is necessary on the date of rendering services and is obtained separately by DGFT based on… September 19, 2024 17:18 IST
New Trade Connect e-Platform for exporters: All you need to know The single window initiative developed in collaboration with the Ministry of MSME, EXIM Bank, TCS, Department of Financial Services (DFS),… September 12, 2024 13:51 IST
Govt extends interest equalisation scheme till Sept 30 only for MSME exporters The scheme was earlier extended till August-end for MSME exporters from June this year while the claims of non-MSME exporters… September 4, 2024 13:04 IST
Commerce ministry seeks 5-year interest subsidy extension for exporters Till June the interest equalisation scheme provided upfront reduction in interest rates on per-shipment and post shipment export credit by… August 31, 2024 00:30 IST
Growth of e-commerce through predatory prices is a concern for small retailers: Piyush Goyal He said that the growth of e-commerce doesn’t attack every corner of the retail store but it is a matter… August 21, 2024 17:13 IST
Protectionist India Inc? Commerce minister’s strong words point to important stakeholder resistance to FTAs. August 3, 2024 03:15 IST
India permits 64,400 tonnes of onion exports to UAE, Bangladesh “Export of 14,400 tonnes of onions, with a quantity ceiling of 3,600 MT (metric tonnes) quarterly, to UAE through NCEL… Updated: March 4, 2024 12:34 IST
New ‘Trade Connect’ platform in the works to help new exporters, MSMEs boost exports The platform is likely to be ready in three to four months, according to the Commerce Ministry. January 17, 2024 11:58 IST
Average 11 jobs created by each startup; Rs 17,272 crore invested in 915 startups: Startup India review “Several programs have been implemented over the years under the Startup India initiative to support entrepreneurs, build a robust startup… December 26, 2023 18:34 IST
DGTR suo-motu initiates probe into dumping of 4 Chinese goods to guard MSMEs against cheap imports Directorate General of Trade Remedies Anant Swarup said that these products are mainly manufactured by MSMEs. He said that the… November 16, 2023 11:53 IST
Commerce ministry provides relaxation to micro, small enterprises in implementation of Quality Control Orders With the implementation of the QCOs, manufacturing, storing and sale of non-BIS certified products will be prohibited as per the… October 23, 2023 18:45 IST
Commerce ministry recommends anti-dumping duty on imports of Chinese glass for 5 years Federation of Safety Glass, an association of safety/speciality glass processors, had filed an application to initiate the anti-dumping investigation. September 2, 2023 13:17 IST
Govt’s GeM portal hits Rs 1 lakh crore GMV in 145 days this fiscal vis-a-vis 243 days in FY23 At the time of filing this report, GeM had a GMV of Rs 1.04 lakh crore in the current FY.… August 25, 2023 12:05 IST
Pipe manufacturers’ body IPMA signs MoU with GeM portal to sell directly to govt The partnership aims to promote a healthy and diverse business ecosystem through the onboarding of all member sellers under the… August 23, 2023 11:57 IST
Govt issues quality norms for MSMEs, others making electric ceiling fans The order has mandated compulsory use of Standard Mark under a Bureau License except for goods manufactured for export and… August 17, 2023 11:13 IST
Commerce ministry looking at ways to increase its bandwidth to negotiate free trade pacts Trade negotiations with partner countries is a dynamic and continuous process for obtaining better market access for India’s exports and… July 16, 2023 13:28 IST
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