All stories by Nayanima Basu
Indian govt prepares to battle US pressure on trade laws
Rediff.com22 Apr 2014A certain segment of the US pharma industry have become vocal about Indian policies on domestic content requirements and IPR.
No movement in WTO's Bali package worries India
Rediff.com22 Apr 2014Agreement 'endorsed' by members and being legally vetted but will be part of the main Doha agenda only after a tenuous process.
India-Asean services FTA in limbo over retail FDI
Rediff.com15 Apr 2014Thailand, Indonesia want unconditional access to India's multi-brand retail space.
Samsung case: Korea could invoke Bipa for arbitration
Rediff.com5 Apr 2014Under the India-South Korea Bipa, a party can drag the other to international arbitration if its investments are threatened.
Govt gets its act together as Korean investments threatened
Rediff.com4 Apr 2014The government is believed to be working on a strategy to resolve the matter related to Wednesday's Supreme Court order asking Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun-hee to appear within six weeks before the Ghaziabad trial court in a pending payment case.
Modi will 'automatically' be eligible for US visa if elected PM
Rediff.com2 Apr 2014In 2005, the US had denied visa to Modi in the wake of the 2002 Gujarat riots, which is still continuing
Why are global retailers in wait-and-watch mode for India?
Rediff.com24 Mar 2014The Indian government has simplified FDI policy inorder to attract global retail chains.
MFN status to India: Pakistan to hold special Cabinet meet on Friday
Rediff.com17 Mar 2014Trade of all goods via Attari-Wagah border also likely to be approved
Election Commission questions railway FDI proposal
Rediff.com12 Mar 2014The Election Commission (EC) has raised certain questions on the government's proposal to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in the construction and maintenance segments of the railways.
Why nuclear deal with US is lost in a blind alley
Rediff.com12 Mar 2014US urges New Delhi to align its nuclear liability law with the international convention
US leaders to woo Indian industry amid trade spat
Rediff.com10 Mar 2014Delegation visit ahead of patent law report.
Can yes to FDI become a no?
Rediff.com3 Feb 2014No one's quite sure on the retail FDI issue in this regard, after the new Rajasthan and Delhi governments cancelled the approvals given by their predecessors
Pakistan may seek immunity for drivers crossing border
Rediff.com30 Jan 2014Pakistan has kept trade and bus services suspended for a little over 10 days but has not publicly stated its stance.
Abe, Singh to meet today; investment deals likely
Rediff.com25 Jan 2014The annual summit between India and Japan on Saturday will seek to forge greater bilateral trade and investment ties, with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe coming with a high-powered business delegation.
Govt bats for 50% foreign investment in e-commerce
Rediff.com8 Jan 2014Government seeks stakeholders' comments by Jan 30 on discussion paper.
DMIC project will be delivered on schedule: Amitabh Kant
Rediff.com2 Jan 2014Downplaying concerns of delay, Amitabh Kant, managing director of Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMIC), says the project will be delivered on time.
Government plans to allow FDI in e-commerce before April
Rediff.com31 Dec 2013Floats discussion paper for stakeholders' feedback with a deadline of January 28.
UPA's new year gift: FDI in Railways
Rediff.com30 Dec 2013DIPP had proposed 100% FDI in Railways, which it had to now scale down to 74% in certain areas
Indo-US row a blow for trade ties
Rediff.com27 Dec 2013Flaring of tempers comes atop much simmering trouble on clashing views; these stands might now get frozen.
RBI's thumbs-down for exporters
Rediff.com18 Dec 2013RBI declines to accede to plea, upheld by Padmanabhan panel, for priority sector tag; feels move would dilute claims of those needing it more.