India’s gold demand is anticipated to be low in the first quarter of 2024 owing to reduced jewellery sales, but yearly demand is expected to climb as customers adjust to higher costs, according to the World Gold Council (WGC) on Wednesday. Higher purchases in the world’s second-largest gold consumer may sustain prices, which are nearing […]
India’s exports of goods and services showed a marginal increase of 0.4 per cent, reaching USD 765.6 billion in 2023, defying global economic uncertainties. According to data from the commerce ministry, key sectors contributing to this growth include electronics, pharmaceuticals, cotton yarn, fabrics, and made-ups, ceramic products, meat, dairy, and poultry products, fruits and vegetables, […]
India’s trade performance in December witnessed a nuanced pattern, with the overall exports, encompassing both merchandise and services, declining to USD 66.33 billion compared to USD 69.29 billion in December 2022, as per data released by the Commerce Ministry. However, a closer look at the sector-wise breakdown reveals divergent trends. Merchandise exports in December demonstrated […]
The Indian footwear industry has the potential to experience significant growth, expanding from its current valuation of USD 26 billion to reach USD 90 billion by 2030, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). To achieve this, the report outlines several measures, including banning shoe imports, offering fiscal incentives, establishing more […]
The gross goods and services tax (GST) collection increased by 12 per cent year on year from April to December 2023, reaching Rs 14.97 lakh crore when compared to the previous year’s collection of Rs 13.40 lakh crore during the same period. The average monthly gross GST collection for the first nine months of this […]
In the face of international scrutiny, India has staunchly defended its substantial purchases of Russian crude oil since the onset of the Ukraine war. A recent report from a parliamentary panel highlighted that all import deals were executed within the scope of Western sanctions imposed on Moscow for its involvement in the conflict, as per […]
Exports from India to Australia have grown by 14 per cent to USD 5.8 billion in April-November this fiscal year due to the strong growth of various sectors, such as engineering, pharmaceuticals and electronics, according to a senior official’s statement on 29 December. The interim free trade agreement implemented on 29 December last year has […]
As India’s current account deficit (CAD) narrowed to a lower-than-expected USD 8.3 billion in Q2 FY2024, the higher trade deficit is likely to push CAD sharply to USD 18 to 20 billion in Q3 FY2024, the rating agency Icra has said. Although India’s CAD narrowed slightly on a QoQ basis in Q2 FY2024, the sharp […]
India’s overall exports, merchandise and services combined, in November are estimated to be USD 62.58 billion, exhibiting a marginal positive growth of 1.23 per cent yearly, official data released on Friday showed. The overall exports during November 2022 were worth USD 61.82 billion. Major contributors to export growth in November 2023, though marginal, include iron […]
In a strategic move to cut costs and diversify its supply chain, Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has significantly increased its imports from India, reducing its reliance on China, according to exclusive data obtained by Reuters. Data from bill of lading figures, shared by data firm Import Yeti, reveals that Walmart shipped a quarter of […]
