China ranked 16th globally when judged by complexity of its exports in 2019, according to Harvard lab study. Its export performance contrasts with India, whose ranking was 43rd.
National agricultural commodity export grew by nearly 25% over $15.9 billion in 2019-20. This was driven by rice & wheat exports that touched record high of almost 20 MT in 2020-21.
A revival in global demand has seen exports of engineering goods and gems and jewellery surge. Exports in April rose 196% compared to 2020 and 17% when compared to 2019.
Imports rose by over three-folds to $45.45 billion last month as against $17.09 billion in April 2020, according to data released by the commerce ministry.
It is never too late to apply the brakes on mass gatherings. But the central and state governments need to set an example before pontificating discipline to the masses.
I wonder how the current government thinks it can talk about building ‘Future City’ in Hyderabad when even the present city itself is barely functioning.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
PTC Industries is investing Rs 1,000 cr in 4 manufacturing plants in UP, has already started supplying titanium parts to BAE Systems for its M-777 howitzers that India also uses.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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