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Nirmala Sitharaman roots for 200 bps rate cut by RBI
• 9 years agoRBI, 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
• 9 years agoThe 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
Fp Archives • 12 years ago"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'
Fp Archives • 13 years agoThe 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
Fp Archives • 13 years agoCommerce 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
Fp Archives • 13 years agoIn 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
Fp Archives • 13 years agoTo 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
Fp Staff • 13 years agoWhile 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
Fp Archives • 10 years agoSitharaman 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
Fp Archives • 10 years agoIndia 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.