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10 Feb, 2025 News Image Bangladesh: 133 truckloads of fruits imported thru Benapole land port after 2-day suspension.
A total of 133 truckloads of fruits were imported into the country through Benapole land port after the traders resumed fruit imports on Thursday. Prior to Thursday, fruit imports remained suspended for two days as importers went on a strike in protest against a hike in supplementary duty. Assistant Commissioner of Benapole Customs House Md Shahadat Hossain said 70 trucks entered the port on Thursday while 63 more trucks arrived by 9:00pm on Saturday, reports UNB.
 Source:  today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd
10 Feb, 2025 News Image ‘Bengal has a target to double exports by next decade’.
During the sectoral session on international trade at Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) on Thursday, foreign delegates were briefed by state exporters on their objective of increasing the overseas export volume of crops, apparel, textiles and leather goods. Industrialists from Bengal are seeking foreign investment opportunities in key sectors such as maize- and rice-based agriculture, solar pumps, multipurpose cold storage facilities with advanced technology, the export of raw honey, exotic fruits and flowers, worldwide commodity-specific marketing channels, and the establishment of a centre for transportation and logistics and inland container depots, among others.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
10 Feb, 2025 News Image India's exports may touch record $800 bn this year: Piyush Goyal.
India's exports are growing significantly and would achieve a record USD 800 billion in 2024-25 fiscal year, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. 'Exports have been growing and have risen significantly in the last four years. This year also, there will be growth. We will end the year with over USD 800 billion exports for the very first time in India's history,' Goyal said during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
10 Feb, 2025 News Image Asia Rice: Fresh supplies push India rates to 19-month low; Vietnam prices tumble.
Indian rice export prices dropped to an over 19-month low this week, weighed down by rising supplies from the new season crop and a plummeting rupee, while Vietnam's rates slid to their lowest level since early September 2022. India's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $418 to $428 per metric ton this week, down from last week's $429 to $435. Indian 5% broken white rice was quoted at $395 to $405 this week.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
07 Feb, 2025 News Image India now exports fruits and vegetables to 123 countries.
Thanks to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority’s (APEDA) support schemes, India’s exports of fruits and vegetables have increased by 47.3 per cent in volume and 41.5 per cent in value terms over the last five years, beginning FY20. India also expanded the reach of its exports of fruits and vegetables to cover 123 countries. Fresh fruits and vegetables from India entered 17 new markets, including Brazil, Georgia, Papua New Guinea, Czech Republic, Uganda, Ghana etc, in the last three years.
 Source:  domain-b.com
07 Feb, 2025 News Image Global nuts and dry fruits trade show in Mumbai from Feb 12.
Nuts and Dry Fruits Council of India (NDFCI) will conduct second edition of ‘MEWA India 2025’, a B2B exhibition dedicated to the global nuts and dried fruits industry, in Mumbai from February 12-14. A media statement said the event will host over 300 exhibitors and is expected to attract more than 10,000 participants from over 25 countries, providing a unique platform for industry professionals to showcase products and services.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
07 Feb, 2025 News Image The roadshow hosted by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region aims to attract investment for the development of North East India.
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) hosted the North East Trade and Investment Roadshow in Chennai on Wednesday. The roadshow evoked strong interest from potential investors who are eager to explore opportunities in the North Eastern States. The event was attended by the Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region & Ministry of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, alongwith Pu Lalnghinglova Hmar, Hon'ble Minister of Sports & Youth Services, Government of Mizoram, senior officials from MDoNER, North Eastern Council and North Eastern States.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
07 Feb, 2025 News Image EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with Greek counterpart George Gerapetritis, emphasises on increasing trade.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held bilateral talks with his Greek counterpart George Gerapetritis in New Delhi and emphasised on increasing trade, investment and connectivity between both countries. Welcoming the Greek delegation headed by Gerapetritis, Jaishankar highlighted India's growing relationship with Greece, noting frequent Prime Ministeterial visits exchanged between both countries.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
07 Feb, 2025 News Image Government pegs higher production of onion, tomato and potato for 2024-25 in first estimate.
India's onion production is expected to rise by 19 per cent to 288.77 lakh tonne in the ongoing crop year ending June 2025, according to the agriculture ministry's latest estimate. Production of onion stood at 242.67 lakh tonne in the previous year. The crop year runs from July to June.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
07 Feb, 2025 News Image UK trade commissioner bates for greater cooperation with India.
While India played against England at the VCA grounds, around 10km away, the UK's trade commissioner for South Asia, Harjinder Kang, advocated enhanced cooperation between the two countries as he addressed businessmen at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur on Thursday afternoon. He was hosted by Nagpur First, a voluntary organisation that works on promoting investments in the region.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com