Govt extends AEO status to gem and jewellery sector

[ad_1] The Ministry of Finance has assigned the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status to the gem and jewellery sector.The AEO programme was introduced as a pilot project for export oriented industries to promote ease of doing business.The AEO programme was...

Gem, jewellery exports shrink 14% to $32-b on weak demand

[ad_1] Export of gems and jewellery last fiscal declined 14 per cent to $32.28 billion against $37.74 billion logged in the same period last year due to weak demand. However, gold jewellery exports increased 17 per cent to $11.23 billion...

Procurement through govt’s online marketplace GeM crosses ₹4 lakh crore so far this fiscal

[ad_1] The procurement of goods and services through government's portal GeM has crossed ₹4 lakh crore so far this fiscal due to higher buying activities by various ministries and departments, a senior government official said on Friday. The Government e-Market...