Exemptions, incentives and GST don't go together: Commerce Secretary
Commerce secretary Rita Teaotia on Saturday told the exporting community that exemptions and incentives, which were being given for promoting exports would go away once the GST was in place.
Aug 20, 2016, 17:09 PM ISTGovt to take steps to expedite clearances for exports, imports
Concerned over procedural delays in exports and imports, the government has decided to initiate a joint exercise by officials from the ministries of finance and shipping for expediting the clearance process.
Mar 22, 2016, 19:10 PM ISTIndia-EU trade pact: Negotiators discuss outstanding issues
Chief negotiators of India and EU Monday took stock of "outstanding issues", including duty cut on automobiles and movement of professionals, that have held up talks on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA).
Jan 18, 2016, 22:20 PM ISTGovt working on various fronts to push up exports: Comm Secy
Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia said the ministry is focusing on exports sectors with a huge potential such as pharmaceuticals, ready-made garments, leather, gems and jewellery, chemicals and agro-chemicals.
Aug 20, 2015, 19:31 PM IST