Delegates from Nasda of USA meet Secretary of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi.
Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), met with a delegation from the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), USA, at Krishi Bhawa, today. The meeting focused on fostering deeper dialogue and exploring strengthening collaboration in key areas of agriculture.
Source: pib.gov.in
Ties frosty but Bangladesh to buy 50,000 tonnes of rice from India.
The Bangladesh interim government has approved import of 50,000 tonnes of non-basmati parboiled rice from India to meet the domestic demand, a decision which demonstrates that the trade relationship between the two neighbours remains uninterrupted despite the recent chill in diplomatic ties. The proposal on rice import was approved by the committee on govt purchase on Tuesday and a private Indian company will supply it to Bangladesh as the lowest bidder, according to sources. Importing 50,000 tonnes of rice at a price of $ 458.84 per tonne will cost $ 22,942,000 (around Rs 197 crore or Tk 280 crore).
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Security concerns to trade via Chabahar: India and Taliban hold first top-level talks.
In the first high-level bilateral engagement with the Taliban regime, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Afghanistan acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai Wednesday. So far, an Indian official, at the level of Joint Secretary, had been meeting Taliban ministers, including Muttaqi, and Defence Minister Mohammad Yaqoob. But Misri’s meeting is an upgrade, signalling high-level official engagement from the Indian government.
Source: indianexpress.com
Processed food key to India's development: Paswan.
The Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Chirag Paswan inaugurated the 8th edition of Indusfood 2025, at Expo Centre, Greater Noida. Baba Ramdev was the guest of honour. Mohit Singla, chairman TPCI, Abhishek Dev, chairman APEDA, Aashish Agrawal, MD, Bikharam Chandmal, Aakash Shah, director, Everest Food Products along with the distinguished guests, industry leaders, and buyers from all over the world were present during the inauguration.
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Portugal-India Business Hub seeks to forge new trade and collaboration paths in Goa.
Discussions are underway with the Portuguese govt to establish trade routes using Portugal as a gateway to European markets for Indian companies and Goa as a gateway to Indian markets for European manufacturers, said the president of the Portugal-India Business Hub, Altino Alvares. Alvares said that Portuguese companies are willing to establish certification agencies in Goa to ensure Goan products meet European standards, facilitating smoother entry into European markets. A Portuguese olive oil manufacturer already expressed interest in setting up a unit in Goa to distribute and repackage olive oil, said Alvares.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Commerce ministry, Indian mission officials of 20 nations discuss ways to boost exports.
Senior officials from the commerce ministry, and commercial wings of Indian Missions of 20 countries on Wednesday discussed ways to promote exports of goods and services. The three-day meeting was concluded on Wednesday.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India, Asean trade agreement review faces delays.
The planned makeover of India's 14-year-old goods trade pact with Asean may take longer than expected as members of New Delhi's fourth largest trading partner press to negotiate tariffs individually, two people aware of the development said. The review, which was expected to be finalized at next month's Jakarta meeting of India and the Association of South East Asian Nations, has stalled since India's offer of a unified duty structure does not find favour among Asean members, two people aware of the development said.
Source: livemint.com
India, Afghanistan Seek to Revive Trade As Relations Thaw.
India and Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government will use Iranian ports to revive bilateral trade as the two countries move to normalize relations.
Source: bloomberg.com
A Global Showcase of India’s Food Economy.
Since its inception in 2017, Indusfood has become a significant platform showcasing India’s dynamic food economy while connecting global businesses with the nation’s expanding food and beverage sector. The 8th edition of Indusfood, Asia’s premier Food and Beverage (F&B) Trade Show, was inaugurated by Shri Chirag Paswan, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, on 8th January 2025 at the India Exposition Mart Ltd in Greater Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar. The event is scheduled to continue until 10th January.,
Source: pib.gov.in
Indusfood 2025: Processed Food as Key to India's Development, Highlights Chirag Paswan.
The Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Shri Chirag Paswan inaugurated the 8th edition of Indusfood 2025 today at Expo Centre, Greater Noida. Baba Ramdev was the guest of honour. Shri Mohit Singla, Chairman TPCI, Shri Abhishek Dev, Chairman APEDA, Shri Aashish Agrawal, MD, Bikharam Chandmal, Shri Aakash Shah, Director, Everest Food Products along with the distinguished guests, industry leaders, and buyers from all over the world were present during the inauguration.
Source: pib.gov.in