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DIPP working on revamping industrial policy: Nirmala Sitharaman
India aims at increasing the contribution of the manufacturing sector in the GDP to 25% by 2020
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Will push the idea of co-working spaces within govt: Sitharaman
Says will push the idea within govt; also wants to host Saarc start-up meet this year
No reduction in H-1B visas to India, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Type of people selected will change but numbers will not be cut, says Nirmala Sitharaman
India should make quality global products: Nirmala Sitharaman
She said Prime Minister's 'Zero Effect Zero Defect' idea aims at exactly this
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India should be a standard setter, not follower: Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman stresses on timely dissemination of regulations for better implementation
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Allegations of corruption in govt procurement portal 'baseless': Sitharaman
Congress has argued that 8 BJP lawmakers had flagged concerns of corruption
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India takes US visa fee hike matter to WTO: Nirmala Sitharaman
H-1B visas are widely used by Indian IT companies working in US
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Engineering exports may reach over $60 bn this FY: Nirmala Sitharaman
During Apr-Jan period of 2016-17, the engineering exports have touched $50.87 bn
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Airlines go to Sitharaman with FDI concerns
Qatar Airways CEO had on March 8 announced in Berlin plans to establish an airline in India
Systemic reform will improve ease of doing business: Nirmala Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman emphasised that systemic changes have to be brought in for the rapid growth
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New issues in WTO agenda only after consensus: Nirmala Sitharaman
Govt procurement would be included in WTO's agenda only after member countries reach a consensus
No plan to cut sugar import tax for now: Nirmala Sitharaman
Sugar prices in the local market have started rising on an expected drop after drought
India waiting for dates from EU to negotiate FTA: Nirmala Sitharaman
The European Commission (EC) had raised concerns over negotiations for a fresh Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)
India aspires to reach 3.5% of global trade by 2020: Nirmala Sitharaman
Infrastructure investment is a top priority to aid employment and entrepreneurship, says Sitharaman
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India to brief new US team at the earliest: Nirmala Sitharaman
Issues which India has repeatedly raised with the US are high visa fees in America, increase in customs cooperation and greater market access for domestic goods
Economy grew 7.1% in first half: Sitharaman
The Commerce Minister said so in a written reply in the Lok Sabha
People are supporting PM Modi's bold move: Nirmala Sitharaman
The move will improve liquidity in banks and spur investment, boosting GDP, says Nirmala Sitharaman
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Expand manufacturing, services to boost job creation: Nirmala Sitharaman
However, she pointed out that adequate skilling is a problem being faced by the service sector in India
Single-brand retail trade: US asks India to relax local sourcing norms
India pushes for greater agri trade, quick conclusion of totalisation pact
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Tap Japan pact to cut trade deficit, says Sitharaman
The CEPA has recently been under review with India raising the issue of greater market access for marine products and pharmaceuticals
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