7th edition of International coffee fest opens in Bengaluru
Organised jointly by the Indian Coffee Trust and the Coffee Board of the Commerce Ministry, the festival has chosen "Express Yourself with Coffee" as its theme.
Jan 18, 2018, 18:34 PM IST
India to become $5 trillion economy in next 8-9 years: Union Minister Suresh Prabhu
India is expected to become a $5 trillion economy in the next eight-nine years, Union Commerce Minister said on Wednesday.
Jan 17, 2018, 19:04 PM IST
Donald Trump, Narendra Modi likely to meet at Davos World Economic Forum
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to have a separate meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos later this month, reports said on Wednesday.
Jan 10, 2018, 07:48 AM IST
Yearender 2017: Derailments on and off tracks mark 2017 for Indian Railways
Suresh Prabhu resigned after back-to-back train accidents, officers too saw their work privileges cut by the Railway Board
Dec 24, 2017, 11:52 AM IST
WTO talks collapse, no agreement on food security
As the US refused to engage, the 164-member World Trade Organisation (WTO) failed to reach a common ground for resolving the food security issue, a demand raised prominently by India.
Dec 14, 2017, 09:04 AM IST
India 'deeply disappointed' over developments on food security issue at WTO
India's attempts to find a permanent solution to the food stockpile issue at the 11th edition of the ministerial conference has hit a roadblock.
Dec 13, 2017, 11:00 AM IST
India right candidate for differential treatment by WTO: Prabhu
The minister was fielding questions over issues of special and differential treatment as raised by US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer in his address at the plenary of the 11th ministerial conference of the WTO.
Dec 12, 2017, 14:41 PM IST
FTP review: Exporters hail Rs 8,450 crore incentive top-up
The government on Tuesday announced Rs 8,450 crore incentives for exporters in sectors like leather and agriculture, as it looks to boost outward shipments, which have been disrupted by implementation of goods and services tax (GST).
Dec 05, 2017, 23:02 PM IST
Retail Sector can create linkages between various sectors and contribute to GDP: Prabhu
Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu said that there was immense opportunity in the Retail Sector to create downstream and upstream opportunities.
Dec 01, 2017, 18:08 PM IST
India poised to become world's third largest economy: Prabhu
Prabhu has described small enterprises as the backbone of the global economy.
Nov 30, 2017, 14:33 PM IST
India, Russia discuss ways to boost trade, investments
This is the first ministerial conference on trade organised by the organisation after India became a full member in June.
Nov 17, 2017, 16:00 PM IST
Industrial units in hills to get budgetary support: Suresh Prabhu
Under the GST regime, there is no provision for exemption but there is one section under the Act which permits refunds.
Oct 07, 2017, 18:01 PM IST
Govt working on fiscal incentives to boost industry: Suresh Prabhu
Prabhu said the country's economy is doing good and it has a huge growth potential in coming years.
Oct 05, 2017, 15:20 PM IST
Mumbai stampede: Ex-Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu sanctioned Rs 11.86 cr for new foot-over bridge in 2015
Former Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu had sanctioned a fund of Rs 11.86 crore for the construction of a wider bridge at Mumbai's Elphinstone railway station that witnessed a deadly stampede on Friday, said a report.
Sep 30, 2017, 07:02 AM IST
Suresh Prabhu calls for global financial architecture
Prabhu also said he would soon visit Washington DC to meet the US Commerce Secretary and the trade representatives in the US to hold discussions on trade and commerce related issues.
Sep 29, 2017, 17:34 PM IST
Suresh Prabhu meets Korean biz leaders to enhance cooperation
The minister was in Korea for Asia-Europe (ASEM) Economic Ministers meeting. He also participated in the third Joint Ministerial Review of the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
Sep 23, 2017, 16:00 PM IST
India, China to set up working groups to promote exports
India's trade deficit with China narrowed marginally to USD 51.08 billion in 2016-17 from USD 52.69 billion in 2015- 16.
Sep 09, 2017, 16:40 PM IST
Working on measures to boost exports in shortest time: Suresh Prabhu
The minister said exports to GDP (gross domestic product) ratio of India has to improve substantially as the outbound shipments have a great ability to generate economic activity.
Sep 06, 2017, 18:16 PM IST
Policy soon to promote agri exports, says Suresh Prabhu
Prabhu, who took charge as Commerce and Industry Minister on Monday, said that his ministry will work on developing global supply chain for the agriculture sector.
Sep 05, 2017, 16:04 PM IST
Shift to commerce min from railways no demotion, says PrabhuShift to commerce ministry from railways no demotion, says Prabhu
Prabhu was moved out of the important railway ministry and was handed over the commerce and industry portfolio in the Cabinet recast.
Sep 03, 2017, 21:38 PM IST