Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday directed the Goods & Services Tax (GST) administration to hold a special filing demonstration session for new return system. This exercise is aimed to get the feedback before the new filing mechanism comes into effect from April 1, 2020. Till date, there are over 1.20 crore tax assesses and.
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Assam has got its first export policy to boost exports. The state has a competitive advantage through increased market penetration as well as to explore new markets for products in nine focus areas, which includes tea, its principal export item, wellness hospitality and health tourism. The export and logistic policy, 2019 will be in force.
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The government may extend existing anti-dumping duty on imports of a Chinese chemical used in pharmaceuticals industry as the commerce ministry insisted on continuation of the levy. The continuation of the duty on imports of ‘Sodium Nitrite’ from China was recommended by the ministry’s investigation arm Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) after concluding a.
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The government may extend existing anti-dumping duty on imports of clear float glass as the commerce ministry has recommended for continuation of the levy. Continuation of the duty was recommended by the ministry’s investigation arm Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) after concluding a probe into it. The directorate has said there is a likelihood.
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The focus of the Indian government over the past few years has been on accelerated growth through improved bilateral trade and foreign investment policies. India has garnered tremendous goodwill and become a global brand for trade development, thanks to the proactive government initiatives. According to a study conducted by The Associated Chambers of Commerce and.
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The government on Monday unveiled two new IT initiatives, ICEDASH and ATITHI, for improved monitoring and pace of customs clearance of imported goods. These initiatives will also facilitate arriving international passengers with e-filing of baggage and currency declarations. Launching the initiatives, “Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lauded the measures taken by the Central Board of Indirect.
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The government is mulling setting up around ten integrated mega parks with state-of-the-art infrastructure near ports to attract foreign direct investment, a top official said on Monday. Addressing a conference, Textile Secretary Ravi Capoor said there has been a “very good response” from state governments on the proposed mega parks. He noted that there are.
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The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have committed to work closely together to support seafarers in all of the country’s ports. On October 21, 2019, Essam M. Alammari, the IMO Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, met Steve Trowsdale, ITF Inspectorate Coordinator, and Mohamed Arrachedi, ITF Arab.
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DFCCIL’s roadshow for the 263.7 km Sonnagar – Gomoh section of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor which is to be developed on Public Private Participation (PPP) mode at an estimated cost of Rs. 9800 crores saw an enthusiastic participation by potential investors at National Rail Museum, Delhi today. Around 30 potential investors from 22 organisations.
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India has so far stayed away from China’s Belt and Road initiative (BRI) and its stand was once again reiterated by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in October. Jaishankar had said India will not be rethinking its position on participating in the initiative. Jaishankar added that India will not be copying the model, saying that the.
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