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Commerce ministry to devise national strategy on product standards

The Department of Commerce has floated a draft Indian National Strategy for Standardisation seeking comments from all concerned stakeholders till March 30

Commerce ministry to revisit $900 bn exports target by FY20

India exports goods worth $300 bn per fiscal year, while services exports amounted to $150 bn annually

Defence manufacturing licences to be issued by commerce ministry

It will promote ease of doing business and give impetus to 'Make In India' initiative

Govt to take companies' feedback for ease of business ranking of states

Feedback scores will be used to generate a ranking of states/UTs in terms of reform implementation

Commerce ministry seeks details regarding MIP

Domestic manufacturers had earlier called for restrictions like MIP on aluminium imports

Commerce ministry begins review of foreign trade policy

To hold stakeholders consultations to understand the issues faced by exporters

Commerce Ministry not for imposing anti-dumping duty on batteries

DGAD has recommended that imposition of the duty on the imports is not required

Commerce ministry wary of revoking Pak's MFN status

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called a meeting with top officials on Thursday for a review

Commerce Ministry pushes for better logistics to increase exports

Indian exporters time and again demand drastic cuts in freight rates to enhance their price competitiveness in the global markets

Commerce Ministry sets up grievance redressal committees

The committee's terms of references include reviewing grievance cases pending beyond reasonable time for speedy disposal

Commerce Ministry starts e-marketplace for goods procurement

Move aims to streamline govt procurement of goods and services

Commerce ministry for mandatory standards on products

Identifies 137 products to be brought under regulation

Commerce Ministry pitches for comprehensive visa relaxation norms

This proposal is part of the ministry's initiatives to boost India's services trade

The wood or the trees?

Commerce ministry needs to re-examine its premises