EFTA, bilateral trade,

India must diversify foreign trade partners, energy sources

India's foreign trade performance in the first half of 2023 was a blend of successes and challenges, with services exports make up for a fall in merchandise exports. #tradedeficit #plischeme #wto #unctad Read more »
PLI scheme hits Chinese imports

PLI scheme footprint visible in declining Indian imports from China

A steep fall in Chinese imports is notable in #electronics items which is a focus area for the #PLI scheme, says study. Read more »
shipping, coastal cargo, sagarmala

Fall in trade deficit transitory; India needs calibrated policy

The trade deficit trends reflect the slowing #economic #growth momentum in the global and domestic #economies. #economy #tradedeficit Read more »
semiconductor industry in india

Semiconductor industry: India goes for broke to gain a toehold

India announces $10 billion incentives for semiconductor industry as the world reels under chip shortage. Read more »
mobile phone manufacturing success

Electronics manufacturing: Some practical steps to make India a global hub

A robust domestic capability in electronics manufacturing can cut soaring trade deficit, generate jobs, raise incomes, and help India sustain high GDP growth rates. Read more »
India-UK FTA

How can India correct trade imbalance with China

India must review the Make in India policy to bring down trade deficit with China and other countries in Asia pacific. Read more »
IPEF,

Reduce dependence on imports, Piyush Goyal tells Indian industry

The government is engaging the US, EU and the UK to secure market access to India’s exports. Read more »
e-commerce exports

Trade trouble for Modi govt: India’s exports, imports dip in Nov

The country’s trade deficit also dipped to $12.12 billion from $16.61% in November last year. Read more »