One airport could have been designated in north India for import of flowers: Delhi HC

One airport could have been designated in north India for import of flowers: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court on Friday said the Centre ought to have earmarked one airport in north India for import of fresh flowers instead of designating only the Chennai airport for importing flowers for the entire country. A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan said it was only “a question … Read more

India bans onion seed exports with immediate effect

India bans onion seed exports with immediate effect

New Delhi: The government on Thursday banned exports of onion seeds with immediate effect. Earlier, the export of onion seeds was in the restricted category, which means an exporter was required to obtain a licence or permission from the government for shipments. “The export of onion seeds is prohibited, with immediate effect,” the Directorate General … Read more

India bans import of ACs with refrigerants, frees export of all alcohol-based hand sanitisers

India bans import of ACs with refrigerants, frees export of all alcohol-based hand sanitisers

New Delhi: India on Thursday prohibited the imports of air conditioners-both split and window- with refrigerants. Their imports were free till now. “Import policy of air conditioners with refrigerants…is amended from ‘free’ to ‘prohibited’,” the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification. India imported ACs worth $158.87 million in the April-July period … Read more

India bans export of all varieties of onion

India bans export of all varieties of onion

New Delhi: India on Monday prohibited the export of all varieties of onion except those cut, sliced or in powder form. “The export of all varieties of onion…is prohibited with immediate effect,” the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification. The ban includes Bangalore rose onions and Krishnapuram onions. These varieties of … Read more