may 2017 issue

Cover Story

Anti-Dumping Duties-Boon or Bane?

India holds the distinction of initiating the largest number of anti-dumping cases amongst all WTO members. Under WTO regulations, anti-dumping measures are usually taken to protect the domestic industry. However, critics argue that India has ...
TDB Forum

TDB Forum Ask A Question May 2017

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 ...
Spotlight

Awakening of a Gentle Giant

Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world (by area), covers six time zones, and is a veritable powerhouse in motor vehicles and energy exports. However, it is still highly dependent on US for ...
The Secret Ingredient

Romantic Appeal or business charm?

Despite tough competition from China, India’s candle exports have been rising at a fast pace. The credit for this, to an extent, goes to high anti-dumping duties that have been imposed on China-made candles in ...
SME Corner

Red-tapism is still an issue in Exports

Exports wasn’t Anil Peshawari’s forte. But in 1999, this chartered accountant decided to take the plunge and start a garment export business. Come today and he has been successful in establishing Meenu Creation, a 100% ...

A never before, never again Sneak peek...

Unveiling The Dollar Business June 2017 issue   COVER FEATURE GST catalyst or deterrent for india’s exports? The new taxation regime, popularly called GST, is expected to throw up quite a few surprises for india’s exports community. The Dollar ...
Monologue

Monologue

We have continued to consolidate past success and identify new areas where we can work together over the next couple of years, preparing for the point where Britain leaves the EU and is able to ...
Rendezvous

steel Industry is on an expansion mode

India’s steel industry today faces challenging market conditions arising out of a global steel glut. In an freewheeling interaction with The Dollar Business, Chaudhary Birender Singh, Union Minister of Steel, GoI, talks at length about ...
Date Book

Date Book May 2017

Have a product to showcase? Want to learn what your rivals are up to? Here is a list of trade fairs you shouldn’t miss in May and June 2017. [India] Concrete Show May 04-06Mumbaiwww.concreteshowindia.comSince its inception in 2012, ...
Policy Monitor

China is a focus market for us!

For more than three decades now, Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) has been instrumental in connecting Indian carpet exporters with overseas buyers. ‘Rugs of India’, a brand promoted by CEPC, today, defines India’s hand-weaving skills, ...
Steven Philip Warner | Editor-in-Chief

A Time Bomb?

Uncertainly surrounds GST's impact on exports – like discontinuance of duty-free imports, delays in tax refunds that will cause trouble to India's exporters in the MSME sector, restrictions on usability of scrips, etc.Steven Philip Warner ...
Overseas Talk

FIPA will boost Canadian Investment in India

Canada’s economic and trade relations with India are expanding at a never-seen-before pace. And Canada’s Minister of International Trade François-Philippe Champagne was in India recently with an agenda to strengthen ties further. The Dollar Business ...
India Trade

India Trade

Electricity Trade Net EXPORTER A power-packed performanceThe country’s power sector underlined a turnaround story as India for the first time became a net exporter of electricity during the recently-ended fiscal year. With a total of 5,798 million ...
Inbox

INBOX May 2017

We value your feedback, whether criticism or appreciation.And Here are a few that hit our mailboxes in April 2017 I am from Rosland Capital, a precious metals company that tracks gold, silver as well as currencies. ...
Importonomics

Profits on your Palms!

India is the world’s biggest importer of palm oil. Interestingly, over the last one year, while imports of crude palm oil has been on a decline, that of refined palm oil has been rising sharply. ...
Global Trade

Global Trade

Turkey-Russia Trade Dispute A stiff Turkey?Relationship between Turkey and Russia became more strained after Turkey imposed stiff tariffs on imports of Russian grains, which include wheat, corn and maize. Even as Ankara denied reports of a ban, ...
Global Manager

Acquisitions have fuelled our Growth

Wockhardt is a true Indian pharmaceutical multinational with full-fledged operations in several countries, including US, UK, Ireland and France. In an exclusive interaction with The Dollar Business, Dr. Murtaza Khorakiwala, Managing Director of Wockhardt Group, ...
Face2Face

We are deepening our engagement with India

UK seems to be getting ready for a trade deal-signing spree as it looks to a future beyond EU. In a freewheeling interaction with The Dollar Business, Kevin McCole, COO, UK India Business Council (UKIBC), ...
Contents

How archaic are Indias anti-dumping practices?

India holds the distinction of initiating the highest number of anti-dumping measures among all WTO members. Under WTO regulations, these measures are taken to protect the domestic industry. But, critics say the way India interprets ...
Borderline

An appreciation not appreciated

Indian rupee is having a great time. Since the beginning of the year, the currency has appreciated over 5.5% against US dollar – from Rs.68.0225 on January 2, 2017 to Rs.64.2776 on April 25, 2017. ...