India plans to impose strict rules and tariffs on Chinese importsThe state-run Bureau of Indian Standards is finalizing tougher norms for at least 370 products to ensure items that can be locally produced...
25 Jun, 2020, 11.26 AM IST
Electronics goods companies bank on imports to meet demandIn import-dependent categories such as laptops and dishwashers, where sales have surged manifold, companies have expanded imports two-four ...
11 Jun, 2020, 07.06 AM IST
Piyush Goyal holds meeting with officials on ways to boost exports, reduce import relianceHe also discussed the future course of action in the post-coronavirus era to make India an industrial powerhouse with the officials of the ...
10 Jun, 2020, 08.03 PM IST
Aarogya Setu app crosses 75 million downloads"The minister was informed that 75 million people have already downloaded Aarogya Setu app on their mobile phones. He called this app one o...
24 Apr, 2020, 10.34 PM IST
Lowest ever GST on imports in MarchCollections in March are related to sales or import consignments in February and the numbers are lower than the previous low of Rs 19,603 c...
07 Apr, 2020, 08.31 AM IST
Low-cost indigenous swab for coronavirus testing developedAs per the guidelines of the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, polymer swab is used for collection of a sample from the upper resp...
04 Apr, 2020, 07.05 PM IST
Coronavirus outbreak in China may affect Indian industries: GoyalCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that the closure of factories in China may affect Indian industries, which import componen...
11 Mar, 2020, 03.21 PM IST
Covid-19 outbreak: Auto companies, electronic parts makers pay dearly for importsBuffer stocks at their facilities have run out and usual transportation modes from the region remain clogged. Many global airlines have all...
09 Mar, 2020, 07.25 AM IST
Trade in the time of Coronavirus: Sectors overdependent on Chinese imports face a grim realityThe sector that is under severe stress is the electronics industry. A significant share of inputs required in electronics components manufa...
27 Feb, 2020, 11.23 AM IST
Electronic goods set to get expensive amid short supplies from virus hit ChinaAll large manufacturers including LG, Voltas, Samsung, Haier and Panasonic have decided on a 3-5% price increase across models. This means ...
27 Feb, 2020, 08.32 AM IST
Coronavirus outbreak to hit global growth; to have limited impact on India: RBI GuvOnly few sectors are likely to see some disruptions but alternatives are being explored, the RBI governor said.
20 Feb, 2020, 06.11 AM IST
How govt can protect India Inc from catching the China virusA govt-industry task force must be set up to to tackle the situation and avoid industry closures.
20 Feb, 2020, 06.10 AM IST
Coronavirus impact: LED bulb prices may rise up to 10 pc from MarchLike mobile and electronics industry, domestic lighting industry is also affected due to the coronavirus epidemic as the supplies of electr...
18 Feb, 2020, 04.59 PM IST
Virus may hit 28% Indian importsAmong imports, organic chemicals is likely to be among the worst-affected commodities due to the crisis. India imports close to 40% of its ...
15 Feb, 2020, 11.15 AM IST
Coronavirus concerns: India Inc in a cold sweat as lockdown in China continuesIndian businesses dependent on Chinese imports — such as electronics, auto and pharma — are suddenly at risk.
06 Feb, 2020, 01.47 PM IST
Coronavirus contamination: Indian handset companies call up govt for clarityThe association has issued a limited advisory to its members based on one from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “Th...
31 Jan, 2020, 08.48 AM IST
Coronavirus: Phone, electronics cos say production to be hit if situation continues"We generally plan for a month for the imported items. We had planned for holidays in China (Lunar New Year) but if the situation continues...
30 Jan, 2020, 09.37 PM IST