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Dhirendra Kumar

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Dhirendra Kumar is a policy reporter covering matters related to trade, industry, agriculture, consumer affairs, and textiles, and focuses on bringing new and important information to my readers to keep them updated on the latest developments.

ARTICLES BY DHIRENDRA KUMAR

India levies a 30% duty on US-origin Vannamei shrimp, also known as Pacific white shrimp. (Bloomberg)

India may cut duties on US shrimp imports

3 min read . 23 Jun 2025

India currently has 13 major operational trade agreements. (AFP)

FTA impact: India sees export uptick in trade with Australia, UAE

4 min read . 21 Jun 2025

In 2024, the DGTR launched 43 anti-dumping investigations and reviews, of which 34—or nearly 79%—involved imports from China. (Image: Pixabay)

India slaps five-year anti-dumping duty on Chinese aluminium foil, chemicals

4 min read . 20 Jun 2025

Cheap imports are having a serious negative impact on the domestic paper industry, making many small and medium-sized mills commercially unviable. (Bloomberg)

India to crack down on substandard Chinese paper imports amid rare-earths row

3 min read . 20 Jun 2025

Indian businesses in the UK reported a combined revenue of £72.14 billion in 2025, compared with £68.09 billion in the previous year, as per the ‘India Meets Britain Tracker’ report. (Reuters)

Indian firms proliferate in UK as trade ties deepen

4 min read . 19 Jun 2025

As of 31 May, wheat stocks in the central pool stood at 37.99 million tonnes, comfortably above the buffer requirement of 27.58 million tonnes set for 1 July, (File Photo: AFP)

Govt wheat procurement surges ahead of key state elections

3 min read . 19 Jun 2025

While solutions such as abolishing high-denomination currency notes to solve the issue of tax evasion have merit, they miss a crucial point: the problem isn’t just technical but cultural. (AP)

The honest taxpayer’s dilemma: When rules become a disadvantage in investing

4 min read . 19 Jun 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. (MEA via PTI Photo)

India, Canada to revive trade talks as Modi meets Carney at G7

2 min read . 18 Jun 2025

India imports about 60% of its domestic edible oil requirements from countries. (Mint)

Centre asks edible oil makers to pass on benefits of duty cut

4 min read . 18 Jun 2025

Since the Agnipath scheme was launched in 2022, the Indian armed forces have recruited around 46,000 young people every year. (HT)

A nodal department to help ex-agniveers find jobs, study, upskill

1 min read . 17 Jun 2025

India’s own trade patterns are also shifting. While its overall merchandise imports dipped marginally by 1.8%—from $61.7 billion in May 2024 to $60.6 billion this May—this decline was mainly due to lower shipments of oil, gold, and diamonds. (Bloomberg)

US-China trade war blows hot and cold for India

4 min read . 17 Jun 2025

Public grievance redressal has gained renewed attention in recent years, with rising concerns over taxpayer services and procedural hurdles in customs clearances.

Cabinet secretariat to hear taxpayer, trader grievances on tax, customs

3 min read . 16 Jun 2025

India's traders now face the challenge of escalating tensions in West Asia after Israel attacked Iran on 13 June. (Image: Pixabay)

India’s goods trade deficit narrows to $21.88 billion in May from year ago

4 min read . 16 Jun 2025

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) will use these tools for voucher verification and risk detection and will expand remote and hybrid audits in complex revenue areas such as goods and services tax, stamp duty and public works. (Mint)

India's apex auditor to deploy AI, machine learning for faster, accurate audits

3 min read . 15 Jun 2025

The conflict has escalated concerns over the safety of cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, a critical maritime corridor for Indian exports. (AFP)

Govt to hold talks with exporters as Iran-Israel conflict stalls shipments

3 min read . 15 Jun 2025

Pakistan has initiated an anti-dumping investigation against India over exports of sulfonic acid, which is used in manufacturing detergents, dyes, and catalysts, according to a World Trade Organization report. (Bloomberg)

India in anti-dumping crosshairs: US, Pakistan target Indian exports at WTO

4 min read . 14 Jun 2025

According to data from the commerce ministry, HDPE imports fell nearly 42% to $1,151.23 million in FY25 from $1,979.39 million in FY24. (Image: Pixabay)

Govt exempts imported syringe-grade plastic from quality rules

1 min read . 13 Jun 2025

In FY25, Indian shipments of articles made from iron or steel, which include ‘category 17’ products, stood at $1.83 billion. (AFP)

After America's 50% tariff blow, India now faces EU heat on steel quota

3 min read . 13 Jun 2025

Successful investing isn’t just about choosing the right stocks or funds—it’s about consistently taking care of the small stuff before it becomes big stuff. (Image: Pixabay)

The two-minute investment rule that can transform your finances

3 min read . 12 Jun 2025

Manufacturers of polymer sacks say they haven’t been able to make the switch because of a combination of cost and compliance burden. (Hindustan Times)

Govt again defers quality control orders for cement and mail sacks—to 6 Sept

2 min read . 12 Jun 2025