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29 Jan, 2025 News Image Decline in Rice Production and Rising Prices in Iran Amid Inflation Growth and Public Protests.
The import of rice from March 21 to December 21, 2024, has decreased by approximately 20%, while the Ministry of Agriculture has claimed that with the production of 2.7 million tons of rice this year, the country’s need for imports has reduced.
 Source:  iranfocus.com
29 Jan, 2025 News Image India, Oman decide to expedite trade pact talks, ink protocol to amend tax treaty.
India and Oman have decided to expedite the discussions for an early signing of a bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the government said Tuesday. The two sides have also signed the Protocol to amend the India-Oman Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), aligning it with international standards on cross-border taxation during commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal’s visit to Oman this week.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
29 Jan, 2025 News Image DPIIT and JKEDI sign MoU to strengthen startup ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering collaboration, mentorship, and support for startups in the region. The signing took place during 'Jammu Kashmir Konnect,' a special startup-focused program organized at JKEDI’s Baribrahamna campus, where startups, incubators, and key-way stakeholders gathered to discuss innovation and growth opportunities. DPIIT and JKEDI formally signed the MoU marking a significant step toward strengthening startup support systems in J&K.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
29 Jan, 2025 News Image Govt upgrades platform to issue certificates of origin.
To simplify the certification process for exporters and enhance trade efficiency, the government Monday said it has upgraded its system of issuing electronically generated certificate of origin to help exporters. The document is important to claim duty concessions under free trade agreements as it proves where the goods originate.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
29 Jan, 2025 News Image Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav invites Japanese investments; state exported $92.8 mn goods to Japan.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the state has exported goods spanning multiple industries worth USD 92.8 million to Japan in 2023-24 on Tuesday, while inviting business leaders to explore investment opportunities in the state. Yadav was speaking during an interactive session on investment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh being held in the Indian Embassy here.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
29 Jan, 2025 News Image India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting held; leaders focus on enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, technology, food security and renewable energy.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal concluded a successful visit to the Sultanate of Oman from 27-28 January 2025. During the visit, Shri Goyal co-chaired the 11th Session of the India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) with H.E. Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion of Sultanate of Oman. The JCM saw productive discussions on enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, technology, food security, renewable energy and other key areas. The Minister held a productive bilateral meeting with Minister Qais during which he undertook a detailed review of the bilateral trade and economic relations between India and Oman and identified concrete steps to further strengthen the mutually beneficial business ties.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
28 Jan, 2025 News Image IFAD Associate Vice President Shri Donal Brown meets Agriculture Secretary Shri Devesh Chaturvedi.
Mr. Donal Brown, Associate Vice President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), called on Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi today. During the meeting, Mr Brown appreciated India’s role as a founding member of IFAD, and longstanding and productive partnership with IFAD. Mr. Brown briefed the Secretary about IFAD’s collaborative projects with state governments, particularly in the North Eastern and Himalayan regions, focusing on building climate-resilient agricultural value chains; empowering women, youth, tribal communities; supporting marginalized farmers; and strengthening rural infrastructure.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
28 Jan, 2025 News Image Govt may consider giving agri subsidies via direct benefit transfer: Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
The government is trying to bring policy-level changes for simplifying agriculture, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said and indicated that providing subsidies on fertiliser, seed and farming equipment through direct benefit transfer could be considered in the future. In an interaction with farmers, who were invited to witness the Republic Day parade as special guests, at his residence here on Monday, the Agriculture and Rural Development Minister said the government spends up to Rs 2,00,000 crore on fertiliser subsidies.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
28 Jan, 2025 News Image Projects worth Rs 10 lakh crore unveiled at UP investor summit on track: Minister.
Of the Rs 33.5 lakh crore investments committed at the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit in February 2023 work on proposals worth Rs 10 lakh crore has already begun, the state’s industry minister said.
 Source:  financialexpress.com
28 Jan, 2025 News Image Govt upgrades platform to issue certificates of origin.
To simplify the certification process for exporters and enhance trade efficiency, the government Monday said it has upgraded its system of issuing electronically generated certificate of origin to help exporters. The document is important to claim duty concessions under free trade agreements as it proves where the goods originate.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com