Trade
Integrated check post at Attari opens for trade with Pakistan
13 Apr 2012
India also in-principle agreed to allow FDI from Pakistan as part of the process to deepen bilateral economic engagement
India moves WTO against US steel duties
12 Apr 2012
India Qatar seal six agreements in diverse areas
10 Apr 2012
Rising imports, falling exports push April-Feb trade deficit to $167 bn
02 Apr 2012
India’s imports expanded 20.65 per cent year-on-year to $39.78 billion in February 2012 while its exports rose by a mere 4.28 per cent to $24.62 billion during the month
India’s external debt mounts to 20 per cent of GDP at $335 billion
30 Mar 2012
The increase in external debt has been due largely to higher commercial borrowings and short-term trade credit
China clamps down on iPad smuggling trade
27 Mar 2012
Have faith in India, PM tells Korean business
26 Mar 2012
While there may be some delays in the government process, he assured Korean business that there are effective mechanisms for resolution of problems and differences
PM to focus on bilateral talks wit S Korea
24 Mar 2012
India to continue Iranian oil imports
24 Mar 2012
US exempts Japan, 10 EU nations from Iran oil sanctions
21 Mar 2012
US officials say the exemptions are intended to convey a strong message to China, India and South Korea that they too could avoid the new US sanctions by curtailing their imports of Iranian crude by the end of June
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