India should not be overly concerned about imports as long as exports' share continues to grow, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said on Thursday. He also said the world needs to avoid protectionism which creates more trade barriers and hinders movement of goods.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal reaffirmed India's commitment to forging a balanced, ambitious, and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) during an interaction with Ambassadors from the European Commission delegation and member states.
A three-day FPO Mela will be organized at the Gramin Haat Bazaar in Indore from December 14 to 16, 2024. The event is being hosted by the Small Farmers’ Agricultural Business Association (SFAC), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. The Mela will provide a platform for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to showcase their products, promote organic farming, and connect directly with consumers.
On the second day of the 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit 2024, a thematic session titled 'Agri-Business Innovations.
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), had commissioned a study through NABARD Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. (NABCONS), namely, ‘Study to determine post-harvest losses of agri produce in India’ in 2022, with reference year 2020-22.
Repeated requests from the industry to hike tariffs if the country is not competitive enough, need to be questioned amid India inking free trade agreements, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia said Wednesday.
