Global Trade Global Trade April 2016
CANADA - GOLD - Reserves end of a golden era!
Once upon a time Canada was one of the largest producers of gold and now it has none! There was a time when most currencies in ...
Status QUO Geographical Indication Tags - Are GI Tags helping Indias exports?
Exporters and producers of unique regional products have always tried to guard their produce from imposters and free riders. Geographical Indication Status or GI Tag as it is popularly known has gone a long way ...
Cover Story "We are committed to work for the welfare of MSMEs"
Already burdened with many infrastructural and policy bottlenecks, the present-day status of Indian MSMEs cannot be described to be very promising. Unquestionably, our MSMEs are today feeling the pinch of sluggish exports from the country. The ...
Special Feature Union Budget 2016: Thorns and Roses
Union Budget 2016-17
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley was his usual erudite self while presenting the Union Budget 2016 in Parliament, talking numbers and quoting verses with equal elan. While his Budget laid special emphasis on infrastructure ...
Importonomics Saffron - How (SA)frown can mean a smile!
The world’s most expensive spice, saffron is worth more per ounce than many precious metals. This small member of the lily family entices any chef. It is known to have healing powers too and enhances ...
Midas Touch Imitation Jewellery - Imitation: Socially wrong. Ornamentally right.
Across the globe, imitation jewellery made in India has found popular acceptance as a fashion accessory. And with the government’s latest move to increase basic customs duty on imported imitation jewellery by 5% assuredly complementing ...
The Secret Ingredient Corn (Maize) - AMaizeing Cereal Awaits Wonder Moment
It has been a much-acclaimed wonder crop in recent times for India. In terms of utility, it’s a winner – from food, and feed to energy stock; today, corn has become the third most important ...
Cover Story Are India's MSMEs on a Road to Nowhere?
The Dollar Business analyses what ails export-manufacturing in this high-priority, flag-bearing and indispensable sector of india
The role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in employment generation, entrepreneurship, exports and innovation is well understood. Only ...
Overseas Talk It is time for Panama & India to draw closer ties
India-Panama relations are deep-rooted, dating back to the middle of the 19th century. In fact, it was the first country in Central America where India established a resident mission. In a freewheeling interaction with The ...
Spotlight Panama - If you know its currency, you know panama!
Panama gave the world the Panama Canal, a trade link between the East and the West. This Central American country, which has FTAs with several countries including US and Canada, has moved beyond exporting just ...
India Trade India Trade April 2016
News, leads and analysis related to India’s trade and all that’s happened on the policy front during the month of April 2016
India-Japan
Food Imports
Under the scanner no more!
Good news for those involved in imports of processed food ...
Manish K Pandey | Editor When Friends Change
Manish K. Pandey | April 2016 Issue | The Dollar Business
Nepal has once again shaken the bedrock of the special and privileged relations that it shares with India. The Himalayan nation has signed 10 agreements – ...
Monologue Monologue - People Speak - April 2016
Scotland relies on the door to the single market being wide open. Scottish farmers can sell their meat, without quotas, without tariffs, to a market of 500 million people. But if Britain leaves, that could ...
Inbox Inbox April 2016
We value your feedback, whether criticism or appreciation. And Here are a few that hit our mailboxes in March 2016
This is with reference to the story titled ‘Niryat Bandhu Scheme much done. Much left to ...
Contents Contents April 2016
COVER STORY
MSMEs - seemingly endless road to nowhere? what ails exports from this all important sector
Despite being the high-priority, indispensable sector of India, MSMEs face various issues that are troubling the sector. The Dollar Business takes a ...
Prime Focus Lethal Dose of Duty on Life Savers?
Customs Duty exemption has been withdrawn on several imported, life-saving drugs. While the government says there are cheaper domestic drugs available, many social groups foresee high double-digit percentage rise in costs of drugs owing to ...
Policy Monitor Tea exports suffer from a serious cost disadvantage
India is one of the largest tea producers in the world, yet it suffers from very high costs of production. And that’s a drag on the Indian tea industry, which is trying hard to achieve ...
Dockyard Chennai Port - The Port of call for Automobiles
Chennai Port, the third oldest major port in the country, started commercial operations in 1880s. And thanks to its geographical location, this artificial all-weather port soon became the ‘Gateway of South India’. However, over a ...
Steven Philip Warner | Editor-in-Chief Something Whizzed Past. Oh! Twas The Budget.
Changes should have been announced to minimise import duty exemptions granted to subsidise products consumed by the rich. Gains made should be used to increase incentives offered to Indian exporters.
Steven Philip Warner | April 2016 Issue ...
Global Manager We tailor services to help SMEs grow
DHL is one of the leading players in the world in logistics solutions, connecting 220 countries across the globe. In an exclusive interaction with The Dollar Business, Christoph Remund, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding (India), reveals ...
TDB Forum TDB Forum Ask A Question April 2016
In the world of export-import, each shipment counts. And you cannot afford to make any “uninformed investment”. So, if you have any doubt or a question, ask us. Our team of experts at The Dollar ...
Date Book Date Book April 2016
Have a product to showcase? Want to learn what your rivals are up to? Here’s a list of trade fairs you shouldn’t miss in April and May 2016
India
INDIA MED EXPO 2016
April 08-10 Bengaluru
www.indiamedexpo.in
India Med Expo, ...
