The platinum group metals accounted for about 8 per cent of our total merchandise exports in 2012 and almost 9 per cent in 2013, so the impact of a total cessation of exports by the three affected companies is very clear. A number of looming strikes in other sectors also threaten the growth prospects of the economy.
•  In connection with private visits abroad, viz., for tourism purposes, etc., foreign exchange up to USD10,000, in any one financial year may be obtained by residents from an authorised dealer on a self-declaration basis. BIS Review 69/2008  5  •  A resident can transfer property to his NRI heirs by a deed of settlement i.e.