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Nirmala Sitharaman roots for 200 bps rate cut by RBI

RBI, which has maintained key interest rate at 6.5 percent since April this year citing inflationary concerns, is scheduled to hold its next policy review on 4 October

Industry will not be hurt by periodic review of SEZ policy: Nirmala Sitharaman

The periodic review of implementation of the SEZ policy will not hurt the industry, Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on May 2.

Anand Sharma coaxes US investors to 'have trust' in India

"Have trust (in India). Come and work with us," Sharma said in his key note address to the US India Business Council (USIBC) annual Leadership Summit.

'Japan seeks relaxation of Indian borrowing norms'

The relaxation is sought to facilitate Japanese equity in Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), according to the CNBC TV-18 report.

Europe holds great promise for us: Anand Sharma

Commerce minister Anand Sharma on his recent visit to Belgium said that India will look to deepen its relations with Europe and that the region holds great promise for the Indian economy.

Centre talking to WB, Orissa on pushing FDI in retail: Anand Sharma

In an exclusive interview with CNBC TV18, Commerce Minister Anand Sharma addressed some crucial concerns of investors who are not buying the 'India story' anymore.

Foreign trade policy: Govt to extend interest subsidy

To encourage exports, the government came out with an interest subvention scheme under which 2 percent interest subsidy was given to handlooms, handicrafts, carpets and SME sector.

Here are the highlights of FY13 foreign trade policy

While the year ahead is challenging for the economy, the aim is to double exports to $500 billion by 2014

Lost, then found: What Nirmala Sitharaman's luggage fiasco with Air India is all about

Sitharaman was travelling to Cairns to attend G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors on the weekend. <br />

India, US discuss WTO related issues ahead of PM Modi visit

India had decided not to ratify WTO’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), which is dear to the developed world, without any concrete movement in finding a permanent solution.