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India’s exports have registered a growth of 44.2% during August 2011, at US $ 24.3 billion. Interacting with the media persons here today, Shri Rahul Khullar, Commerce Secretary, informed that during the period April-August 2011, exports have reached a level of US $ 134.5 billion, Full Article

The government is likely to take a decision in the next few days on the proposal to lift ban on exports of onion and wheat in view of their bumper production. The empowered group of ministers (EGoM) on food, headed by Finance Minister Paranab Mukherj Full Article

VAT exemption on paddy, rice, wheat, pulses and products of rice and wheat extended for one more year from 1.4.2010. Tax on Masala Powder Mixtures, Macaroni, Sports Trophies, Shields and Medals, all kinds of scrap, Electric generators of less than 15 KVA, railway concrete sleepers, school bags costing up to Rs 200, reduced from 12.5 % to 5 %. Full Article