THE Alliance announces service network adjustments for 2024
HAMBURG : The setup of THE Alliance’s network has been reconfigured to ensure a comprehensive port coverage. The enhanced service setup will be effective from April 2024. One of key highlights in 2024 will
DGFT calls for e-commerce boost to transform India into a global leader in gold jewellery exports
NEW DELHI : The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has urged the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council to popularise jewellery exports through e-commerce and to position India as a top supplier, design
Apparel exporters seek tax incentives in Budget 2024 to boost manufacturing
NEW DELHI : In order to increase domestic manufacturing and India’s outward shipments, Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), on Wednesday called for tax advantages like uniformity in GST and more interest subsidies. Tax breaks
Container rate surge slows as Chinese New Year approaches
SINGAPORE : Container rate levels are seeing the expected levelling out prior to Chinese New Year as the initial shock of the Red Sea crisis wanes and new vessels are deployed to meet the
India increases import duty on gold and silver findings, coins of precious metals to 15%
NEW DELHI : The Finance Ministry has increased import duties on gold and silver findings, as well as coins of precious metals, to 15%. This comprises a Basic Customs Duty (BCD) of 10% and
India’s sunoil imports to falter as Red Sea attacks lift freight costs
NEW DELHI : India’s sunflower oil imports are set to decline in coming months as a rally in prices, driven by a surge in freight rates, is prompting buyers to shift to rival vegetable oils available
Goods & services exports marginally up at $765.6 bn in 2023: MoCI
NEW DELHI : India’s Exports of goods and services rose marginally by 0.4 per cent to $765.6 billion in 2023 despite global economic uncertainties, according to the Commerce Ministry(MoCI) data. Sectors which helped keep
Govt should not cut import duties on parts used in making smartphones : GTRI
NEW DELHI : The government should not cut import duties on electronic components used in making smartphones in the forthcoming Budget as the current tariff structure has already proven successful and changing them could