Engineering Goods exports stay positive despite West Asia crisis, rise 9% in April,2026While most regions saw gains, WANA and ASEAN experienced declines. The industry emphasizes addressing non-tariff barriers to maximize FTA b...
28 May, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Safe, unimpeded maritime passage through Strait of Hormuz should be restored at the earliest: India at UNSCIndia has called for immediate restoration of safe maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The nation expressed deep concern over th...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
UN warns of higher food prices, cost-of-living if Strait of Hormuz shutsGlobal trade faces major risks as the United Nations warns of soaring food prices and living costs. Military actions in West Asia have disr...
11 Mar, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
India's exports show steady growth from 2010 to 2023An official highlighted India's remarkable export growth from 2010 to 2023, citing an UNCTAD report. India's export share grew by 6.3%, sur...
17 Jun, 2025, 04.24 PM IST
India's services exports grow 11.4% in 2023: UNCTAD reportDespite global economic uncertainties, India's services exports surged by 11.4% to $345 billion in 2023, outpacing China, whose shipments f...
26 Apr, 2024, 12.12 AM IST
Shipping industry has no easy path towards decarbonisation - UNCTADMore than 80% of the world's trade is done via shipping which contributes for about 3% of global carbon dioxide emissions. The industry has...
28 Sep, 2023, 10.14 AM IST
Decarbonising shipping to cost over $100 bn per year: UNWednesday's report highlighted that the global shipping industry remains resilient despite challenges stemming from the Covid pandemic and ...
27 Sep, 2023, 09.06 PM IST
UN declares 'Invest India' winner of investment promotion award 2020The Award recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements of the world's best-practice investment promotion agencies. The evaluation...
07 Dec, 2020, 09.49 PM IST
India retains 3rd spot on Unctad list of investment destinationsIn 2016, FDI inflows to BRICS countries could increase 10% on average to $270–290 billion, the Unctad report estimates.
07 Oct, 2016, 01.24 AM IST
India at No. 10 in FDI inflow in 2015: UN reportIn terms of greenfield investments, India received $63.44 billion in foreign investment commitment, more than $59.4 billion for China.
22 Jun, 2016, 04.47 AM IST
India's total merchandise export valued at $321 bn in 2014India's total merchandise export for 2014 was valued at $321 billion against $314 billion in the previous year, a UNCTAD report today said.
08 Dec, 2015, 10.46 PM IST
India's growth likely to be at 5.2% in 2013: UNCTADThe Indian economy is likely to grow at 5.2 per cent in 2013 calendar year on the back of rising domestic demand, says a report by UN agenc...
12 Sep, 2013, 05.34 PM IST
- Barack Obama criticism: PMO refers to UNCTAD report, DIPP to highlight growing flow of funds into the country
With Obama questioning the investment climate in India, the PMO has been referring to a UN report & the DIPP to highlight growing flow of f...
17 Jul, 2012, 09.32 PM IST
- India slips on global FDI chart from 8th to 14th slot
US continued to be the largest recipient of FDI with $228 bn, followed by China with $106 bn and Hong Kong with $69 bn in 2010, according t...
27 Jul, 2011, 04.13 AM IST
- Global economy needs multi-lateral forex regime: UNCTAD
The global economy needs a coordinated arrangement on exchange rates that would end the "monetary chaos" the world is currently caught in, ...
19 Mar, 2009, 11.04 PM IST
- 'Digital divide' widens between rich and poor countries: UNCTAD
The "digital divide" between rich and poor countries is growing with developing countries still far behind in the use of broadband internet...
07 Feb, 2008, 02.46 PM IST
- Commexes in India, China take the centrestage now
Indian and Chinese commodity exchanges are becoming major players in global markets, the UNCTAD has said.
07 Sep, 2007, 12.00 AM IST