The Commerce Ministry announced on Tuesday that special economic zone units may allow up to 50 per cent of all workers to work from home for a maximum of one year. The Draft Labour Codes and India's labour laws do not acknowledge working from home as a legitimate job arrangement. The government requires an organisation to maintain statutory records.

Commerce Ministry permits work from home in Special Economic Zones

Since December 2020, the country's merchandise exports are recording positive growth. In March this year, the exports rose by 60.29% to $34.45 billion.

India's exports to be in positive territory In 2021-22: Commerce ministry

The country's exports growth remained almost flat at $27.93 billion in December 2018, mainly on account of global trade tensions.

According to trade data released by the commerce ministry, exports grew at the slowest pace in three months at 0.34 per cent in December, while imports entered a negative zone, registering a decline of 2.44 per cent to $41 billion.

Declining imports have narrowed the trade deficit to a ten-month low of $13.08 billion in December 2018 as against $14.2 billion in the same month the previous year.

Last time, imports had plunged into negative territory in September 2016. It was dipped by 2.54 per cent then.

The import of gold too contracted by 24.33 per cent to $2.56 billion in December 2018.

During the month under review, several key export sectors recorded negative growth. It includes engineering goods, gems and jewellery, leather, pharmaceuticals, marine products, iron ore, tea and coffee.

Commenting on the figures, exporters body FIEO said that the marginal growth in exports was due to uncertain global cues and challenges on the domestic front.

"China's exports contracted in December 2018, highlighting fragile global conditions. The weak global economic outlook is showing no signs of respite," Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President Ganesh Kumar Gupta said.

Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) Chairman Ravi Sehgal too said the unfolding global situation comprises not only problems on account of trade tensions between China and the US, but also other issues like uncertainty over Brexit fall-out in the European markets.

"The situation certainly calls for a major rethink and redrawing of our export strategy," he said.

However, cumulatively during April-December, this fiscal, exports grew by 10.18 per cent to $245.44 billion. Imports rose by 12.61 per cent to USD 386.65 billion.

The trade deficit widened to $141.2 billion during the nine months of the current fiscal from $120.57 billion in April-December 2017-18.

Oil imports in December 2018 rose by 3.16 per cent to $10.67 billion. During April-December this fiscal, imports grew by 42.85 per cent to $108.10 billion.

Non-oil imports during the nine-month period of the fiscal increased by 4.06 per cent to $278.54 billion.

The country's exports growth remained almost flat at $27.93 billion in December 2018, mainly on account of global trade tensions. According to trade data released by the commerce ministry, exports grew at the slowest pace in three months at 0.

The country's exports growth remained almost flat at $27.93 billion in December 2018, mainly on account of global trade tensions. According to trade data released by the commerce ministry, exports grew at the slowest pace in three months at 0.34 per cent in December, while imports entered a negative zone, registering a decline of 2.44 per cent to $41 billion. Declining imports have narrowed the trade deficit to a ten-month low of $13.08 billion in December 2018 as against $14.2 billion in the same month the previous year. Last time, imports had plunged into negative territory in September 2016. It was dipped by 2.54 per cent then. The import of gold too contracted by 24.33 per cent to $2.56 billion in December 2018. During the month under review, several key export sectors recorded negative growth. It includes engineering goods, gems and jewellery, leather, pharmaceuticals, marine products, iron ore, tea and coffee. Commenting on the figures, exporters body FIEO said that the marginal growth in exports was due to uncertain global cues and challenges on the domestic front. "China's exports contracted in December 2018, highlighting fragile global conditions. The weak global economic outlook is showing no signs of respite," Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President Ganesh Kumar Gupta said. Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) Chairman Ravi Sehgal too said the unfolding global situation comprises not only problems on account of trade tensions between China and the US, but also other issues like uncertainty over Brexit fall-out in the European markets. "The situation certainly calls for a major rethink and redrawing of our export strategy," he said. However, cumulatively during April-December, this fiscal, exports grew by 10.18 per cent to $245.44 billion. Imports rose by 12.61 per cent to USD 386.65 billion. The trade deficit widened to $141.2 billion during the nine months of the current fiscal from $120.57 billion in April-December 2017-18. Oil imports in December 2018 rose by 3.16 per cent to $10.67 billion. During April-December this fiscal, imports grew by 42.85 per cent to $108.10 billion. Non-oil imports during the nine-month period of the fiscal increased by 4.06 per cent to $278.54 billion.

Exports flat in December 2018; trade deficit narrows to 10-month low 

India believes that the ongoing imposition of tariff by Bejing and Washington provides it with the opportunity to increase exports to both the countries.

In a written statement in the parliament, Minister of state in the commerce ministry C R Chaudhary said,''The retaliatory tariffs between US and China provides a window of opportunity for enhancing India’s exports to China and US, particularly in products in which India is competitive."

Though New Delhi does consider that the current trade war between the US and China is likely to have its "impact on the imports and exports of other countries, including India'' and may bring about a ''shift in their bilateral trading patterns and displacement of their bilaterally traded commodities to other countries.''

But Overall the commerce ministry doesn't see the impact on Indian imports to Sino US tariffs imposition as both countries have increased tariffs directed at each other.

India, from various global forums, have been calling for a "'rule-based trading system for promoting free and fair trade.'' US and China are one of India's largest trading partners.

The trade deficit with China has been a worry for India and during the 11 sessions of India China Joint Group on Economic relations which was held in New Delhi in March of last year, both countries agreed to increase trade in a balanced and sustainable manner.&nbsp;

India has been seeking market access for Indian agricultural products, animal feed, oil seeds etc.&nbsp;

India has a huge trade deficit with China due to the fact that Chinese exports to India rely strongly on manufactured items which are required in sectors like telecom and power while India's export to China are primary and intermediate products.

China and US hammered a trade truce on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Argentina in December 2018. Both are currently working on a trade deal.

India believes that the ongoing imposition of tariff by Bejing and Washington provides it with the opportunity to increase exports to both the countries. In a written statement in the parliament, Minister of state in the commerce ministry C R Chaudhary said,''The retaliatory tariffs between US and China provides a window of opportunity for enhancing India’s exports to China and US, particularly in products in which India is competitive.

India believes that the ongoing imposition of tariff by Bejing and Washington provides it with the opportunity to increase exports to both the countries. In a written statement in the parliament, Minister of state in the commerce ministry C R Chaudhary said,''The retaliatory tariffs between US and China provides a window of opportunity for enhancing India’s exports to China and US, particularly in products in which India is competitive." Though New Delhi does consider that the current trade war between the US and China is likely to have its "impact on the imports and exports of other countries, including India'' and may bring about a ''shift in their bilateral trading patterns and displacement of their bilaterally traded commodities to other countries.'' But Overall the commerce ministry doesn't see the impact on Indian imports to Sino US tariffs imposition as both countries have increased tariffs directed at each other. India, from various global forums, have been calling for a "'rule-based trading system for promoting free and fair trade.'' US and China are one of India's largest trading partners. The trade deficit with China has been a worry for India and during the 11 sessions of India China Joint Group on Economic relations which was held in New Delhi in March of last year, both countries agreed to increase trade in a balanced and sustainable manner. India has been seeking market access for Indian agricultural products, animal feed, oil seeds etc. India has a huge trade deficit with China due to the fact that Chinese exports to India rely strongly on manufactured items which are required in sectors like telecom and power while India's export to China are primary and intermediate products. China and US hammered a trade truce on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Argentina in December 2018. Both are currently working on a trade deal.

Retaliatory tariffs between US, China opportunity for India’s exports: Commerce Ministry

Commenting on whether India and the United States (US) have commenced trade deal talks, the commerce ministry has said that both the countries are trying to resolve trade issues.&nbsp;

In a written reply in the parliament, Minister of state in the commerce ministry C R Chaudhary said, "India and United States (US) are currently engaged bilaterally to resolve certain identified trade issues".&nbsp;

Saying "no" to if New Delhi and Washington have reached any understand, Chaudhary said, "discussion is continuing with the intent of mutually satisfactory resolution".

US President Donald Trump had called India "Tariff King" in October 2018 and said India called and "want to start negotiating immediately" for a trade deal to keep him happy.&nbsp;

Tariff on Harley Davidson has been a key issue US President has been raising and raised it during his phone calls with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

During Diwali celebration at White House, President said, "We’re trying very hard to make better trade deals with India, but they’re very good traders. &nbsp;So we’re working, and it’s moving along."

Indian Prime minister met US president Trump on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Argentina on 30th November 2018 for the Japan-India-US trilateral or JAI Meeting. PM Modi met US Vice President Mike Pence on the sidelines of East Asia Summit in Singapore.

2018 saw US granting India STA1—Strategic Trade Authorisation-1 status and 2+2 India US dialogue. The US also granted India 6 month wavier, which is expected to be renewed, from Iran Sanctions. But in terms of trade US has been calling India for a "free, fair, and reciprocal trade."

Commenting on whether India and the United States (US) have commenced trade deal talks, the commerce ministry has said that both the countries are trying to resolve trade issues.

Commenting on whether India and the United States (US) have commenced trade deal talks, the commerce ministry has said that both the countries are trying to resolve trade issues. In a written reply in the parliament, Minister of state in the commerce ministry C R Chaudhary said, "India and United States (US) are currently engaged bilaterally to resolve certain identified trade issues". Saying "no" to if New Delhi and Washington have reached any understand, Chaudhary said, "discussion is continuing with the intent of mutually satisfactory resolution". US President Donald Trump had called India "Tariff King" in October 2018 and said India called and "want to start negotiating immediately" for a trade deal to keep him happy. Tariff on Harley Davidson has been a key issue US President has been raising and raised it during his phone calls with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During Diwali celebration at White House, President said, "We’re trying very hard to make better trade deals with India, but they’re very good traders. So we’re working, and it’s moving along." Indian Prime minister met US president Trump on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Argentina on 30th November 2018 for the Japan-India-US trilateral or JAI Meeting. PM Modi met US Vice President Mike Pence on the sidelines of East Asia Summit in Singapore. 2018 saw US granting India STA1—Strategic Trade Authorisation-1 status and 2+2 India US dialogue. The US also granted India 6 month wavier, which is expected to be renewed, from Iran Sanctions. But in terms of trade US has been calling India for a "free, fair, and reciprocal trade."

Discussions underway to resolve certain trade issues: Commerce Ministry on if India, US have commenced trade deal talks

The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has directed that Suresh Prabhu, Cabinet Minister shall be assigned the charge of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, in addition to his existing portfolio.&nbsp;

Currently, Suresh Prabhu holds Commerce Ministry portfolio.

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The aviation ministry was vacant after the resignation of TDP MP Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju in the wake of TDP&#39;s demand for a special status category for Andhra Pradesh.

Under attack over its failure to secure special category state status for Andhra Pradesh, the state&rsquo;s ruling TDP pulled out of the Modi government on Wednesday, but decided to remain part of the NDA.

The two TDP ministers met Modi on Thursday evening and handed over their resignation letters.

Currently, Suresh Prabhu holds Commerce Ministry portfolio

The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has directed that Suresh Prabhu, Cabinet Minister shall be assigned the charge of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, in addition to his existing portfolio. Currently, Suresh Prabhu holds Commerce Ministry portfolio. As advised by the Prime Minister, #PresidentKovind has directed that Shri Suresh Prabhu, Cabinet Minister, shall be assigned charge of the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, in addition to his existing portfolio — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 10, 2018 × The aviation ministry was vacant after the resignation of TDP MP Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju in the wake of TDP's demand for a special status category for Andhra Pradesh. Under attack over its failure to secure special category state status for Andhra Pradesh, the state’s ruling TDP pulled out of the Modi government on Wednesday, but decided to remain part of the NDA. The two TDP ministers met Modi on Thursday evening and handed over their resignation letters.

Suresh Prabhu gets additional charge of Civil Aviation Ministry

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