10 May, 2024 News Image Indian food regulator to review the points of entry for food imports as it tightens the screws on shipments.

India's top food regulator—the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)—has cracked down on food imports, saying in has authorized officers at only 155 points to clear shipments 'until further orders'. 


 Source:  livemint.com
10 May, 2024 News Image FSSAI suspends Reliable Labs for failing to comply with norms.

The FSSAI has suspended Reliable Analytical Labs Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, which was recognised and notified by the food authority u/s 43(1) of FSS Act, for Chemical and Biological scope of testing and carrying out the analysis of food samples.


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10 May, 2024 News Image Government eyeing to import around 2L tonnes of Bengal gram to keep prices under check.
Government is eyeing immediate import of around two lakh tonnes of Bengal gram (desi chana) to increase availability of pulses in the market. So far, around 15 lakh tonnes of yellow peas have been imported for use as a substitute for chana (gram) since import duty was abolished in Dec last year.
 

 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
09 May, 2024 News Image Onion export ban lifted in Maharashtra.

In Nashik, Maharashtra, a pivotal region for onion production in India, the lifting of an export ban by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on May 4 has led to a marked increase in onion prices at the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) markets.


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09 May, 2024 News Image India calls for reinvigorating discussions on development agenda at WTO.

India has called for re-energising discussions in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on the development dimension to achieve tangible progress and meaningful outcomes.


 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
09 May, 2024 News Image SCCI's trade mission to India holds 'Sharjah-India Business Forum' in Chennai.

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) embarked on the first leg of its trade mission to India as it organised the Sharjah-India Business Forum in the city of chennai'.

The forum's agenda featured more than 160 bilateral business meetings representatives of companies participating in the trade mission and more than 100 Indian companies in chennai , representing various sectors and economic activities.

 

 Source:  msn.com
09 May, 2024 News Image Kesar pricier but exports expected to be robust.
Finding good quality kesar in the markets could be a task for mango lovers this season but those living abroad will be able to gorge on this luscious variety like every year.
Even as the kesar mango crop is just 40% compared to last year due to unfavourable weather, the shortage has not affected the export with around three tonnes being sent overseas every day.

 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
09 May, 2024 News Image India extends free import of yellow peas till October 2024.
India has extended the free import of yellow peas by four more months until October 2024, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification adding that the import is permitted without the Minimum Import Price (MIP) and port restriction conditions.
 

 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
09 May, 2024 News Image India offered sugarcane sop vastly in excess of WTO limits: US and Australia.
US and Australia alleged India of giving subsidies to sugarcane farmers far exceeding limits set in global trade norms.
 

 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
09 May, 2024 News Image India-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Ties On Roll, Eying USD 25 Billion Target.

India and Taiwan are witnessing a significant boost in economic partnership, with industry leaders projecting bilateral trade could reach USD 25 billion through increased investment and technology sharing.


 Source:  knnindia.co.in