"FDI up 29% post Make in India initiative: Nirmala Sitharaman" - The Economic Times
“FDI surged 29% after Make in India launch; 424 proposals received, 285 disposed of during period.”
"Negotiated hard for developing nations at WTO meet: Nirmala Sitharaman" - The Economic Times
India negotiated hard at WTO Nairobi, defending developing/LDC priorities; preserved public stockholding & SSM discussions.
"India begins well at WTO conference in Nairobi" - Business Today,
“India insists on continuing Doha agenda, opposes adding new issues at WTO Nairobi; public stockholding, safeguards prioritized.”
Govt to lay foreign trade policy road map today" - Financial Express
India will unveil newest five-year Foreign Trade Policy to support exports, interest subvention, and “Make in India” push
Foreign Trade Policy pushes for $900 bn exports in FY20" - Financial Express
“India’s new FTP aims to double exports to $900 billion by 2020 via simplified incentives and state involvement.”
Foreign trade policy to be unveiled soon-Financial Express
Nirmala Sitharaman announced FTP rollout soon; delay due to tax incentives, trade deficit, exporter concerns.
"India to say no to WTO trade facilitation deal" - Business Standard,
“India rejects WTO trade-facilitation deal deadline, insisting public food-stockholding assurances must be addressed first.”
