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Page 5 - India Imports

Solar cells import jumps to $3,447 mn in Apr-Jan; most shipment from China

Solar cells import rose to USD 3,447 million (around Rs 26,000 crore) during April-January 2021-22 as compared to USD 572 million in the previous financial year, Parliament was informed on Thursday. The imports were worth USD 1,684 million in 2019-20 and USD 2,160 million in 2018-19, New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. During April-January 2021-22, the maximum import was from China at USD 3,117.78 million. In another reply, the minister stated that the government has set a target of installing 100 GW solar power capacity by December 2022 in the country. Against this, projects of 108.91 GW have either been commissioned or are in the pipeline. Total 50.78 GW of solar power capacity has been installed as on February 28, 2022. About 44 GW capacity is at various stages of implementation and 13.86 GW capacity is under bidding stage, the minister said.

Solar cells import jumps to $3,447 mn in Apr-Jan; most shipment from China
Updated On : 31 Mar 2022 | 7:45 PM IST

India's Chinese imports slip 7.2% to $65.21 bn in 2020-21; exports up 26%

Imports from China declined 7.2 per cent to USD 65.21 billion in 2020-21 from USD 70.31 billion in 2018-19, Parliament was informed on Friday

India's Chinese imports slip 7.2% to $65.21 bn in 2020-21; exports up 26%
Updated On : 25 Mar 2022 | 4:22 PM IST

India imports 651.24 tonnes of gold in financial year 2020-21, says govt

The import of toys, games, sports equipment from China is showing a declining trend

India imports 651.24 tonnes of gold in financial year 2020-21, says govt
Updated On : 23 Mar 2022 | 4:09 PM IST

Piyush Goyal asks auto cos to cut import dependence, increase innovation

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal expressed disappointment over certain auto companies continuing to import even those components which can be qualitatively manufactured in India.

Piyush Goyal asks auto cos to cut import dependence, increase innovation
Updated On : 16 Mar 2022 | 10:37 PM IST

Exports of some products from India likely to be affected, says govt

Exports of certain products such as pharmaceuticals, telecom instruments, tea, coffee, and marine goods from India are likely to be affected due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Exports of some products from India likely to be affected, says govt
Updated On : 16 Mar 2022 | 4:12 PM IST

Global coal prices at record high, to increase India's import bill

The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia is likely to have a bearing on the supply of thermal coal

Global coal prices at record high, to increase India's import bill
Updated On : 07 Mar 2022 | 8:34 PM IST

What does Indian trade stand to lose and gain from Russia-Ukraine conflict?

While our import and export to the two warring nations have been hit adversely, there are some sectors which stand to gain

What does Indian trade stand to lose and gain from Russia-Ukraine conflict?
Updated On : 07 Mar 2022 | 1:01 PM IST

Shooting a bunch of missiles at the architecture of globalisation

The West's attempt to bring Vladimir Putin to heel by weaponising everything from aircraft spares to finance will have much wider repercussions, writes T N Ninan

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Updated On : 04 Mar 2022 | 11:04 PM IST

'Make in India' need of hour if seen through prism of national security: PM

'Today, the world is looking at India as a manufacturing powerhouse,' Modi said while addressing DPIIT's webinar on 'Make in India for the World'

'Make in India' need of hour if seen through prism of national security: PM
Updated On : 03 Mar 2022 | 6:21 PM IST

Make in India, cutting imports dependency need of the hour: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Make in India is the need of the hour and appealed to the industry to reduce dependence on imports and boost domestic manufacturing

Make in India, cutting imports dependency need of the hour: PM Modi
Updated On : 03 Mar 2022 | 1:08 PM IST

High net exports signal rising pressure on India's current account deficit

Geopolitical risks, hardening commodity prices may push it up more: Experts

High net exports signal rising pressure on India's current account deficit
Updated On : 02 Mar 2022 | 2:10 PM IST

India plans urea import deal with Iran using rupee payments: Report

India plans to pay in rupees for its first long-term urea import deal with Iran to hedge itself from global supply disruptions, higher prices and forex volatilities

India plans urea import deal with Iran using rupee payments: Report
Updated On : 25 Feb 2022 | 5:27 PM IST

SME Chatroom: Anti-dumping duty can be levied with retrospective effect

Most countries have aligned their tariffs at the six-digit level.

SME Chatroom: Anti-dumping duty can be levied with retrospective effect
Updated On : 08 Feb 2022 | 3:58 AM IST

India's imports from China rise to $78.88 billion during Jan-Nov 2021

India's exports to China have increased by 24 per cent to $21.54 billion during January-November 2021, while imports jumped to $78.88 billion in the same period

India's imports from China rise to $78.88 billion during Jan-Nov 2021
Updated On : 02 Feb 2022 | 11:08 PM IST

India's addiction to expensive cooking oil imports seen lasting for 15 yrs

Consumption is expected to climb in India by as much as 17% over the next four years

India's addiction to expensive cooking oil imports seen lasting for 15 yrs
Updated On : 24 Jan 2022 | 11:49 AM IST

India's imports of palm oils decline by 29.15% in December 2021: SEA

India's imports of palm oils declined by 29.15 per cent to 5.44 lakh tonnes in December 2021, but the rise in shipments of RBD palmolein is threatening the survival of domestic refineries

India's imports of palm oils decline by 29.15% in December 2021: SEA
Updated On : 12 Jan 2022 | 3:43 PM IST

India's high import tariffs negating PLI, impacting competition: ICEA

As India doubles down on local manufacturing, the country's import tariffs in the electronics sector are still way higher than China, Vietnam and other economies

India's high import tariffs negating PLI, impacting competition: ICEA
Updated On : 06 Jan 2022 | 1:37 PM IST

The future of trade

India must increase its ambition

The future of trade
Updated On : 03 Jan 2022 | 10:26 PM IST

Big drop in toy imports in last three years, says Piyush Goyal

He said the government is protecting the interest of the domestic toy industry

Big drop in toy imports in last three years, says Piyush Goyal
Updated On : 23 Dec 2021 | 10:59 PM IST

Sharp rise in valuables purchase pushed up India's GDP growth in Q2

In absolute terms, purchase of valuables was just Rs 17,012 crore during the Q1, FY22

Sharp rise in valuables purchase pushed up India's GDP growth in Q2
Updated On : 06 Dec 2021 | 6:10 AM IST