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Content July 2016

Content July 2016Cover Story - EPCs Are they playing their Part?

Originally conceptualised as ‘catalysts’ to boost India’s exports, Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) have for long been perceived to be agencies that lacked dynamism to effectively impact exports across industries. Many exporters still perceive their association with EPCs as a matter of policy compulsion. The Dollar Business investigates whether across industries, India’s EPCs are doing justice to their existence and the trust of lakhs of exporters in the country.

 


Inbox Letters to The Editor

Readers’ feedback, criticism, and appreciation that hit our mailboxes in June 2016


Monologue-People Speak

From David Cameron on Brexit to Narendra Modi on India-US relationship and more...


Global Trade

The impact of UK leaving the EU; China’s ambition to grow its robot density through a German acquisition and much more...


India Trade 

From Raghuram Rajan’s decision to step down as Governor of RBI, to India opening up more sectors for FDI and more...



Content July 2016
Rendezvous

K. T. Rama Rao, Minister for IT E&C, MA & UD, Industries & Commerce, Public Enterprises, Mines & Geology, and NRI Affairs, Telangana
Talks about his government’s vision and aspirations for India’s youngest state 

 


TDB power Series conclave 2016-17

The inaugural edition of TDB Power Series Conclave, held on June 23, in Hyderabad, discussed the ways & means to develop the country as the next global export-manufacturing hub 


Spotlight - The Republic of Mali.

This West African economy relies heavily on gold and cotton exports


Content July 2016

 

Overseas Talk - Niankoro Yeah Samake

The Republic of Mali’s Ambassador to India
On his hopes to strengthen bilateral trade and beyond 

 


Importo’nomics - Pigeon peas 

Even as retail prices increase, importers make thin margins


Secret Ingredient

Mangoes - This juicy fruit has found many markets despite restrictions


Case Study - Wakro Organic Tea

A startup that has won accolades and brought several social changes 


Policy Focus - 24x7 customs clearance 

Is it a distant dream or a sweet  reality? The Dollar Business finds... 


Content July 2016

Global Manager - M. Rajagopalan, Market Development Director (Middle East & Asia)

at Wärtsilä Talks about the future of energy in Indian subcontinent

 


Dockyard -Kakinada Cont. Terminal

The Dollar Business surveys the new terminal to figure out what it means to Kakinda Seaport. 


TDB forum

Questions about foreign trade that hit our mail box in June 2016


Datebook

Some trade shows you shouldn’t miss out in India and abroad in July and August 2016


Borderline -Editor’s Column

Will the new 0/20 rule help Indian airlines spread their wings?