Regulatory Framework of India’s Foreign Trade

Paper Code: 
FTM 202
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Objective:

The Course attempts to provide to the students the knowledge of the quantum and direction of India’s foreign trade in selected areas, and help them learn about the institutional setup being established by Government to promote International business. It also provides knowledge with regards to the regulatory framework within which International businesses operate.

Learning outcomes: On completion of this paper/course student should be able to-

  • Comprehend the basic framework of international trade.
  • Understand the regulatory framework of international trade
  • Evaluate the need and benefits of Import facilities
  • Understand the applied concepts of developing trade policies
 
  • Comprehend the current foreign trade policy of India

 

 

Unit I: 

Regulatory Issues in International Trade:

Issues related to Export-Import Contract, Issues related to Exporter and agent, Issues related to product liabilities, Issues related to payments, Methods of dispute settlement: arbitration, conciliation, litigation

Export import trade regulatory framework:

Introduction to Foreign trade (development and regulation) act, Foreign exchange management act (FEMA), Customs act, and Export (quality control and inspection) act. International Commercial Practices

 

Import facilities for exporters:

Duty Free Replenishment Certificate (DFRC); Duty Entitlement Pass Book Scheme (DEPB); Export promotion capital goods scheme (EPCG); Duty Exemption Schemes: Duty Drawback, Excise Duty Refund, Octroi Exemption, Market Development Assistance (MDA), Market Access Initiative.

Strategies to Develop Trade Policy:

Characteristics of India’s Trade, Inward looking strategy (import substitution), Outward looking strategy (export led growth), Advantage and Disadvantage of Strategies

Current foreign trade policy of India:

Objectives, Policy related to Trade Liberalization, Major Schemes and Highlights

Essential Readings: 
  1. India’s Foreign Trade: IGNOU Module , IBO – 03.
  2. International Business: Rakesh Mohan Joshi
  3. Jain & Singh, Modern International Business, Regal Publications 2007, New Delhi.

 

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