While the Indian rupee can act as an enabler for export revival, it is unlikely to be a primary driver, says the ratings agency   India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) says the country's export performance is likely to stay weak in FY2017 as global economies face headwinds to their...

India's merchandise exports fell for the 13th straight month in December and were valued at $22.29 billion against $26.15 billion in the like month in the previous year, as per official trade data released on Monday.   Imports also fell during the month by 3.88 percent to $33.96...

The Make in India campaign would have increased India's defence exports over the past six to eight months, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Monday.   Parrikar was speaking to reporters here during a two-day visit to the state.   "Actual export figures will come after...

It is time that some major relief provisions are made in the ensuing Budget for the sugar industry, which is in the doldrums for long   At long last, after months of delay, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the extension of subsidy for raw sugar export to...

Apart from regular trade and industry, one area that businessmen from both nations can actively take part covers the gem and jewellery trade.  Sri Lanka is known for its gems while India is already an established leader in manufacture and export of gold jewellery   In his first...