Exports dip in November too, commerce for more sop

Quick estimates available with the commerce ministry show that exports dipped 12 per cent in November, almost the same as October. As a result, the ministry will push for additional export......

DEPB scheme: Exporters to gain

The new Duty Entitlement Passbook Scheme to replace the popular duty neutralisation benefit scheme, will reimburse indirect taxes to exporters, including duties paid on electricity, sales tax,......

Export schemes cost govt Rs 39,704 crore

The government lost Rs 39,704 crore (Rs 397.04 billion) in 2003-04 on account of the various export promotion schemes. This means that for every Rs 7.35 earned from exports, the government had to......

DEPB scheme to stay

In a significant concession to exporters, the government has decided to retain the Duty Entitlement Passbook scheme, a popular duty neutralisation instrument, till a new scheme is formulated. There......