05 Sep, 2024 News Image Centre to undertake mapping of agri-infrastructure in States.

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has asked the ministry officials to ensure that the infrastructure under the flagship Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) is created as per requirement and will undertake a mapping so that not only warehouses, but other facilities are also created.


 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
05 Sep, 2024 News Image Amid long road to normalcy, trade between India and Bangladesh resumes from land port.

It's been a month since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh, leading to a change of government. Students have called for a 'Shaheedi march' on Thursday to commemorate the martyrdom of those who died during the process.


 Source:  newindianexpress.com
05 Sep, 2024 News Image Govt extends export credit scheme by a month to Sept 30.

The government has extended the interest equalisation scheme on pre- and post-shipment rupee export credit for one more month till September 30 this year to promote the country's outbound shipments.


 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
05 Sep, 2024 News Image Meeting of State/UTs Food Secretaries discusses procurement of foodgrains in Kharif Marketing Season.
To discuss arrangements for procurement of crops in ensuing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2024-25, secretary, Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD), Government of India, chaired a meeting with State Food Secretaries and Food Corporation of India (FCI), in New Delhi.
 

 Source:  fnbnews.com
05 Sep, 2024 News Image India-UK FTA within finger-touching distance: NITI Aayog CEO.

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) being negotiated between India and the UK is in the final stages with both sides within finger-touching distance to clinch an agreement, NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam said here on Wednesday.


 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
05 Sep, 2024 News Image GLOBOIL India 2024: Shaping the Future of the Global Edible Oils Industry.

GLOBOIL India, the premier conference for the global edible oils industry, is set to return in 2024 with a focus on 'Navigating the Future of Edible Oils: Innovation, Sustainability, and Market Dynamics.' This event, hosted by Tefla’s, will take place at the Westin Powai Lake in Mumbai from 18-20 September 2024.


 Source:  krishijagran.com
05 Sep, 2024 News Image APEDA to promote alcoholic beverage exports as a part of Make in India initiative.

The global demand for Indian spirits is increasing, presenting an opportunity for growth. The Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority (APEDA) plans to promote both the Indian alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages globally with a target of $1 billion in export revenue over the next few years. APEDA as part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative has been targeting to increase exports of Indian Spirits to major foreign destinations.India currently ranks 40th in the world for alcoholic beverage exports.


 Source:  pib.gov.in
05 Sep, 2024 News Image Odisha s Patnagarh exports first batch of dragon fruits to Dubai.

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda) and the Directorate of Horticulture with support from Palladium Group as the technical support unit of the Promotion and Stabilisation of Farmer Producer Organisations (PSFPO) project facilitated first-ever export of dragon fruits from Patnagarh in Balangir district of Odisha to Dub


 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
04 Sep, 2024 News Image India Aims for $1 Billion Alcoholic Beverage Exports: APEDA.

With the global demand for Indian spirits growing at a healthy rate, the government is planning to promote both Indian alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the international markets and is eyeing USD one billion (about Rs 8,000 crore) exports in the next few years.


 Source:  money.rediff.com
04 Sep, 2024 News Image PM Narendra Modi meets Brunei king; says 'going to expand trade ties'.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met the King of Brunei, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah during his visit to the country.


 Source:  deccanherald.com