24 Mar, 2025 News Image First-ever export of Anthurium Flowers from Mizoram to Singapore, a fillip to India's Floriculture Potential.
In a significant step towards enhancing India’s floriculture export potential, particularly from the North Eastern Region (NER), the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in collaboration with the Department of Horticulture, Government of Mizoram, successfully facilitated the flagging off of the first consignment of Anthurium flowers from Aizawl, Mizoram, to Singapore. The event, held in a hybrid (phygital) format, took place on February 26, 2025.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
24 Mar, 2025 News Image PLI scheme incentivizes domestic manufacturing, increases production, creates new jobs and boosts exports.
Keeping in view India's vision of becoming 'Atmanirbhar', Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes for 14 key sectors are under implementation to enhance India's Manufacturing capabilities and Exports. The impact of PLI Schemes has been significant across various sectors in India. These schemes have incentivized domestic manufacturing, leading to increased production, job creation, and a boost in exports. They have also attracted significant investments from both domestic and foreign players.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
24 Mar, 2025 News Image APEDA Flags-off of Goli Pop Soda – India's Iconic Goli Soda for Global Markets.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, proudly announced the global resurgence of the traditional Indian Goli Soda, rebranded as Goli Pop Soda. This iconic beverage, once a household staple, is making a remarkable comeback on the global stage, driven by its innovative reinvention and strategic international expansion.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
24 Mar, 2025 News Image Exports till February 5 from SEZs, EOUs eligible for RoDTEP scheme benefits.
Companies that have exported goods until February 5 this year from special economic zones (SEZs) and export-oriented units (EOUs) can claim benefits under the RoDTEP scheme, according to a notification. Earlier, the exporters were allowed to seek benefits under the scheme till December 31, 2024.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
21 Mar, 2025 News Image India Closes In on Long-Sought Free Trade Agreement With UK.
The UK and India are 'very close' to agreeing a long-awaited free trade agreement just weeks after the two countries restarted talks, a senior Indian diplomat said.
 Source:  bloomberg.com
21 Mar, 2025 News Image Piyush Goyal discuses trade ties with representatives of Peru & Chile.
He emphasized the need for a balanced and equitable agreement that considers mutual trade priorities and agreed to fast-track negotiations, reinforcing the commitment to deeper trade and investment engagement. Mr. Goyal also held a meeting with Chile’s Under-Secretary for International Economic Relations, Claudia Sanhueza. Both sides discussed areas of collaboration to further boost India-Chile trade and investment ties.
 Source:  theindianawaaz.com
21 Mar, 2025 News Image Transforming India's Agricultural and Dairy Sectors.
On March 19, 2025, the Union Cabinet took two key decisions to further the development of agriculture, dairying and animal husbandry in India. Agriculture, animal husbandry, and dairying are the cornerstone of India's economy. These sectors play a crucial role in ensuring rural employment and economic stability.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
21 Mar, 2025 News Image India-Sweden ties strong, hopes for trade talks with EU to progress: Former Swedish PM Carl Bildt.
Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt highlighted the strong ties between India and Sweden, said that both countries share business and political relations with no major challenges while expressing optimism that the long-stalled EU-India trade talks will finally move forward as both sides are now more committed to reaching an agreement.
 Source:  aninews.in
21 Mar, 2025 News Image Cabinet approves revised national program for dairy development.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Revised National Program for Dairy Development (NPDD), an official statement said. The Revised NPDD, a Central Sector Scheme, has been enhanced with an additional Rs1000 crore, bringing the total budget to Rs 2790 crore for the 15th Finance Commission cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26).
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
21 Mar, 2025 News Image Gujarat extends registration deadline for wheat farmers to April 5.
The deadline for registration of wheat farmers wanting to sell their rabi crop at Minimum Support Price (MSP) has been extended to April 5, Gujarat government said on Thursday. The government extended the deadline to allow wheat farmers who missed the earlier deadline to register themselves online. The Gujarat government had begun online registration for farmers on March 1 and ended it on March 16. The pending online registrations are being done and biometrically authenticated for farmers through e-gram centres operated by Village Computer Entrepreneurat the village-level.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com