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Nasscom ends annual growth forecast, says industry faces major risks from increasing protectionism, lack of talent
• 6 years agoThe apex software industry lobby Nasscom on Wednesday ended the practice of forecasting annual growth and said it was cautiously optimistic about 2019, citing rising global economic uncertainties arising out of trade wars and protectionism
Centre, states, industry representatives to discuss ways to boost export on 10 Jan; Suresh Prabhu to chair meet
• 6 years agoSince 2011-12, India's exports have been hovering at around $300 billion. During 2017-18, the shipments grew by about 10 percent to $303 billion.
IT industry to infuse big buck in automation, AI in 2019; faces threats from data curbs, rising protectionism
• 6 years agoThe IT industry body has projected exports to grow at 7-9 percent for 2018-19, almost same as the previous fiscal, but domestic revenue may grow faster at 10-12 percent.
Former President Pranab Mukherjee raises concerns over growing protectionism, says it affects outcome of world trade
• 6 years agoPranab Mukherjee said he was the signatory to WTO document and agreement on behalf of India
SCO Summit: Sushma Swaraj says protectionism should be rejected, reaffirms belief in 'open' economic globalisation
• 7 years agoExternal affairs minister Sushma Swaraj in her address to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers raised the issue of protectionism.
China releases list of 106 US products to face 25% additional tariffs; list includes planes, trucks, chemicals, soybeans
Fp Staff • 7 years agoChina announced on Wednesday that it will impose additional tariffs of 25 percent on 106 US products including soybeans, autos and chemicals
Tighter controls on visas can't be complete showstopper for Indian IT industry, says Nasscom
• 7 years agoIssues like tighter controls on visas may have some bearing on Indian IT sector but will not be a "showstopper" for its overall growth, Nasscom said
China commerce minister warns United States on tariffs, says trade war will bring only disaster to global economy
• 7 years agoAny trade war with the United States will only bring disaster to the world economy, Chinese commerce minister Zhong Shan said on Sunday, as Beijing stepped up its criticism on proposed metals tariffs by Washington amid fears it could shatter global growth.
World Economic Forum: In Davos, European leaders to push back against Donald Trump's 'America First' message
• 7 years agoEuropean leaders will be out in force at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week to defend multilateralism before US president Donald Trump arrives to deliver his “America First” message
Arvind Panagariya's exit throws up a puzzle: Where is India headed, more reforms or protectionism?
Seetha • 8 years agoIf Arvind Panagariya’s exit has to do with making NITI Aayog a more happening place, then there’s some hope; if it has anything at all to do with the swadeshi lobby being unhappy, it doesn't augur well