Feb 28, 2025 News Image India and Tibet's Historic Trade Ties Set for Revival After 60 Years.
In a promising development for the Himalayan region, the ancient trade ties between India and Tibet may soon be revived. Following the green light for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from Uttarakhand, there's renewed hope for border trade that once made some Uttarakhand villages among the wealthiest in India.
 Source:  etvbharat.com
Feb 28, 2025 News Image Bangladesh launches new tender for rice purchase of 50,000 tonnes, traders claim.
The state grain buyer of Bangladesh has announced a new international bid to buy 50,000 metric tonnes of rice. The deadline to submit price offers is March 11, 2019. After a heavily damaged domestic crop last year, Bangladesh continues to purchase large quantities of rice on international markets.
 Source:  marinelink.com
Feb 28, 2025 News Image Mizoram boosts floriculture exports with first international shipment.
In a boost to India’s floriculture export potential, especially from the Northeastern region, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in collaboration with the Department of Horticulture, Government of Mizoram, facilitated the flag-off of the first consignment of Anthurium flowers from Aizawl, Mizoram to Singapore on 26th February 2025.
 Source:  eastmojo.com
Feb 28, 2025 News Image India needs to ramp up bilateral relations for trade, investment: Nirmala Sitharaman.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said India needs to ramp up its bilateral relations for trade and investment, as the world is witnessing a churn, and bilateralism seems to be the new catalyst tool. Speaking at BS Manthan, the Finance Minister said these are very interesting yet challenging times and the government is making all efforts to make India move up the ladder and be an engine of global growth.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Feb 28, 2025 News Image Meghalaya ships 15 tonnes of ginger to Dubai.
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare of the Meghalaya government has made its first sea shipment of 15 tonnes of Meghalaya ginger to Dubai’s Lulu Group, in collaboration with Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). This initiative was facilitated by the Eastern Ri-Bhoi Organic Farmer Producer Company (FPC).
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Feb 28, 2025 News Image India's economic growth outlook remains stable despite global uncertainties: Report.
India's economic growth outlook remains stable despite global uncertainties according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The retention of most forecasts indicates confidence in domestic economic resilience, supported by factors such as strong consumption, government infrastructure spending, and a robust services sector.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Feb 25, 2025 News Image Gulfood 2025 starts with 5,500 exhibitors from 129 countries.
The 30th edition of Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade show, is set to be its most expansive yet, with first-time participation from Kosovo, Zambia, Mauritius, and Madagascar. Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the event features over 5,500 exhibitors from 129 countries, showcasing more than one million products across 24 halls and 1.3 million square feet of exhibition space.
 Source:  gulfnews.com
Feb 25, 2025 News Image 'Farmers are the backbone of our economy, caretakers of our land and custodians of our food security': Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, at program for Release of 19th installment of PM Kisan Scheme.
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri attended a programme at which the Prime Minister released the 19th installment of PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi at Bhagalpur, Bihar. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister joined the programme virtually from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, along with several farmers and dignitaries.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Feb 25, 2025 News Image Cambodia, India explore opportunities for cashew nut export.
Samheng Bora, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce and Chairman of the Export Promotion Task Force has engaged in strategic discussions with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and five major Indian cashew buyers to explore opportunities for exporting Cambodian cashew nuts to the Indian market and globally. The meeting, held on February 23 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, focused on Cambodia’s cashew production capacity, quality standards, and export potential.
 Source:  khmertimeskh.com
Feb 25, 2025 News Image Foreign investors laud MP’s growth potential; food security renewable energy, and agriculture sectors emerge as top priorities.
Foreign investors and delegates expressed high optimism about the growing opportunities in Madhya Pradesh at the ongoing Madhya Pradesh Global Investor Summit 2025 (GIS-2025). Speaking to media persons after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech, investors and delegates expressed their intent to make investments in sectors such as renewable energy, manufacturing, agriculture, and food security among other sectors.
 Source:  indianarrative.com