13 Jun, 2024 News Image Kolkata port-Shanghai direct cargo service begins.
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK), on Monday, announced the launch of direct container vessel service from Shanghai, China.
Additionally, SMPK introduced a direct weekly express service linking Port Klang in Malaysia, and Yangon Port in Myanmar, officials said.

 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
13 Jun, 2024 News Image APEDA facilitates first Consignment of MD 2 Pineapples from India to UAE.
In a significant stride for India's fresh fruit export sector, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, facilitated the successful export of the first consignment of MD 2 variety pineapples to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
 

 Source:  pib.gov.in
12 Jun, 2024 News Image Trade between India and Nepal should be smooth: Commissioner.

Correspondent, Patna Customs (Prevention) Commissioner Dr. Yashovardhan Pathak said that international trade between India and Nepal should be smooth and hassle-free. So that traders doing international trade do not face any problem. 


 Source:  prabhatkhabar.com
12 Jun, 2024 News Image Organic renaissance: India's rapid shift towards chemical-free farming.

There was a time in the country when everything produced was organic, the farmers used natural manures like cow dung and compost fertilisers in their fields. The yield was low but it was healthy, tasteful and above all sustainable practice. Then came chemical fertilisers which no doubt increased the yield manifold but also led to several side effects. 


 Source:  dailypioneer.com
12 Jun, 2024 News Image All-women FPO of Odisha exports Amrapalli mangoes to London.

A women farmer producer company in the tribal district of Rayagada in Odisha has exported 9.5 quintal of Amrapalli mangoes to London, realising 40 per cent higher price from local market that has benefitted over 1,900 farmers.


 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
12 Jun, 2024 News Image Centre plans stringent policy measures for reducing pulses and edible oil imports in its 100-day agenda.
The Centre is planning a special focus on reducing imports of pulses and edible oil, increasing ethanol supply and stabilizing food prices as part of its 100-day agenda, a senior official said.
This will involve introducing stringent policy measures similar to those taken over the past one-and-a- half years.

 Source:  livemint.com
12 Jun, 2024 News Image World Bank revises India's FY25 growth forecast to 6.6%.

The World Bank Tuesday revised India's FY25 growth forecast upward to 6.6% from 6.4% projected in January, on the back of strong public investment accompanied by private capex and rise in private consumption.


 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
12 Jun, 2024 News Image India's Exports From Special Economic Zones Up 4% To USD 163.69 Bn In 2023-24.
Exports from special economic zones (SEZs) rose by over 4 per cent to USD 163.69 billion in 2023-24 even though the country’s total shipments dipped by more than 3 per cent in the last fiscal.
According to the data of the commerce ministry, exports from these zones stood at USD 157.24 billion in 2022-23 and USD 133 billion in 2021-22.

 Source:  news18.com
12 Jun, 2024 News Image No EU recognition for any certification body to clear import of unprocessed organic produce from India.

The European Union has yet to accord recognition to any certifying body (CB) for the import of unprocessed organic plants and plant products, including seeds and other reproductive material from India.


 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
12 Jun, 2024 News Image Goyal reviews FTA progress, 100-day agenda.
Piyush Goyal who took charge as the minister of commerce and Industry for the second term on Tuesday reviewed the status of various free trade agreements that India is negotiating and the 100-day agenda of the ministry.
 

 Source:  financialexpress.com