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While negotiations with the US continue, India’s combined merchandise and services exports grew 6.18 per cent from April to August 2025.

DHL to invest euro 1 billion in India

November 13, 2025 9:47 pm

According to DHL’s Global Connectedness Tracker (GCT), global trade remained resilient despite headwinds from tariffs.

Knowledge Nugget: Here's everything you need to know about Taiwan for UPSC Exam?

Knowledge Nugget: How must Taiwan’s geography, history, and geopolitics be studied for UPSC amid recent global developments?

February 23, 2025 11:13 am

With Taiwan in the headlines, aspirants must go beyond the news. UPSC links such issues to a broader knowledge spectrum. What else should you know to stay ahead in your prep?

DPIIT report: 13 states, UTs listed among ‘achievers’ in index of logistics performance

January 04, 2025 10:46 pm

The index is an indicator of the efficiency of logistical services necessary for promoting exports and economic growth

How Indian states fare on logistics: What the Centre's latest survey says

December 18, 2023 11:52 am

The Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) perception survey, released by the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, flags some challenges in logistics and states performance on a regional basis.

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India jumps 6 places on World Bank's Logistic Performance Index

April 24, 2023 8:24 am

The report said: “Since 2015, Government of India has invested in trade-related soft and hard infrastructure connecting port gateways on both coasts to the economic poles in the hinterland."

DPIIT to set up task force for formulating logistics cost framework

March 21, 2023 12:44 pm

The government is going by certain estimates which suggest that logistics cost in India stands at about 13-14 per cent of the country's GDP.

Cabinet approves National Logistics Policy, two other schemes

September 21, 2022 5:46 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week had unveiled the National Logistics Policy which seeks to cut transportation costs by promoting seamless movement of goods across the country.

Want to pursue a career in logistics? Here's how to apply for online diploma in supply chain

March 15, 2021 11:50 am

The virtual diploma programme will be commenced from March 16 at MVIRDC World Trade Center, Mumbai Institute. Interested candidates can apply at wtcmumbai.org.

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Increased fuel prices shouldn’t slow down growth in any manner: Assocham president

February 01, 2021 1:01 am

“Across the industry as a whole, the cost structure has gone up and freight rates across several sectors have moved up because of the increase in fuel prices,” said Assocham president Vineet Agarwal.

Logistics sector to add 1.49 lakh new jobs: Report

June 25, 2019 1:59 pm

As per the findings of the report, with 31,480 new jobs, Mumbai tops the list of cities with maximum opportunities for talent in logistics sector followed by Delhi with the addition of 28,510 new jobs in the same period.