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“India ranks second in the world after China in export of medicinal plants”

Herbal Plants Herbal plantsAfter China, India exports the maximum amount of medicinal plantt. According to the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoepathy (AYUSH), India has 5,662 varieties of medicinal plants and of these trading takes place in 460, while 178 are exported in huge quantities (over 100 metric tonnes per year).

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Govt to boost export credit

The government is mulling a greater flow of credit for exporters by allowing banks with significant presence abroad, and foreign currency deposits available, to arrange for borrowings abroad or to seek lines of credit from foreign banks. The decision was recently taken by the department of financial services under the finance ministry.

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In high spirits

Indian wines are slowly making their presence felt. The APEDA conducted a tasting session dedicated solely to Indian wines, like Arya and Ritu. Ektaa Malik attended Wine appreciation sessions have become the norm with almost every foreign brand coming and promoting their brews. The wine connoisseur sagely dispenses advice on how to appreciate the nature’s best experiment, swirling, sniffing the sip and then ultimately spitting the liquid.

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Latin America’s Indian Friends

Yesterday, Latin American leaders from the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), met with Indian leaders in New Delhi to discuss future cooperation. The summit produced a Science Forum, an Energy Forum, an Agricultural Export Group, a Business Council, and a CEOs Forum. an Energy Forum, an Agricultural Export Group, a Business Council, and a CEOs Forum.