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May 29, 2025 News Image Cabinet extends interest subvention scheme for farmers.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved continuation of the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for 2025-26. The government will allow 7.71 crore farmers to get short-term credit at subsidised rate of interest through Kisan Credit Card (KCC).
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
May 29, 2025 News Image India to reinstate tax refund benefits for exporters from June to boost competitiveness.
India will restore benefits under a key scheme that reimburses exporters for embedded duties, taxes, and levies not covered by any other government refund programme in an effort to boost export competitiveness, the trade ministry said on Tuesday. The benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products were introduced on January 1, 2021, but ended on February 5 this year.
 Source:  .reuters.com
May 28, 2025 News Image GI-Tagged Brinjal with High Yields and Higher Profits.
Ramnagar Bhanta, a distinctive variety of brinjal native to the Varanasi region of Uttar Pradesh, is more than just a crop—it is a symbol of cultural heritage, traditional farming, and culinary richness. Cultivated primarily in the districts of Varanasi, Mirzapur, Chandauli, and Sonbhadra, this winter-season vegetable is cherished for its unique taste, exceptional size, and remarkable nutritional benefits.
 Source:  krishijagran.com
May 28, 2025 News Image At SWASTH Workshop, MoFPI Secretary Advocates Tech-Driven Nutrition Tracking, Urges NIFTEM-K to Lead Innovation.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), in collaboration with the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-Kundli), organized a one-day workshop titled SWASTH (Stakeholders Workshop on Actionable Strategies for Tackling HFSS and UPF). The workshop focused on 'Shedding Light on Science, Consumption, and Choices in Modern Food.'
 Source:  pib.gov.in
May 28, 2025 News Image Air India ships 1000 tonnes of Indian mangoes to 31 countries in April.
Air India transported close to 1,000 tonnes of Indian mangoes in April 2025 to destinations across Europe, North America, and the Middle East, according to an official release. The movement reflects rising global demand for Indian mango varieties during the summer export season. The Indian airline shipped popular types of mangoes, such as Alphonso from Maharashtra and Safeda and Dussehri from Uttar Pradesh. According to the company statement, over 75% of the mangoes originated in Western India and were delivered to 43 destinations in 31 countries.
 Source:  stattimes.com
May 28, 2025 News Image Govt allocates Rs 18,233 cr under RoDTEP scheme for exporters for 2025-26.
The government has allocated Rs 18,233 crore under the export benefit scheme RoDTEP in the current financial year for over 10,750 product categories, an official statement said on Tuesday. As of March 31, 2025, total disbursements under the RoDTEP scheme have crossed Rs 57,976.78 crore. The government also said that the benefits under the scheme for exports of goods manufactured in special economic zones and export-oriented units are restored from June 1 this year.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
May 28, 2025 News Image Assam Eyes Southeast Asia Market Via India-Myanmar-Thailand Highway To Boost Semiconductor Exports.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday (26 May) in an interview with the Mint said the India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) highway will become a strategic economic corridor for Assam within the next three years, enabling the state to export semiconductor chips and attract investments from Southeast Asia.
 Source:  swarajyamag.com
May 28, 2025 News Image India seeks improved US access for fresh produce exports.
India is seeking improved access to the US for its fruit and vegetable exports, according to a report from Indian business publication Mint. Amid ongoing discussion for a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) between the two coutnries, sources told Mint that India wanted amendments to the US sanitary and phytosanitary regulations that have caused fresh produce shipments from India to be rejected. Most recently, this happened to a shipment of 25 tonnes of Indian mangoes, which was rejected and destroyed in the US causing a loss of about US$500,000 to exporters.
 Source:  fruitnet.com
May 28, 2025 News Image Traders visit Samrala port, get hands-on experience of export biz.
Dozens of aspiring exporters took part in a practical training visit to the pristine inland container depot (ICD), also known as a dry port, in Samrala's Bija village recently. The visit was part of an export training programme organised by the Chamber of Industrial and Commercial Undertakings (CICU) to provide hands-on experience and knowledge of the export process to budding entrepreneurs and MSMEs.Many participants said they were learning about exports for the first time.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
May 28, 2025 News Image Ludhiana farmer earns profit from organic wheat and promotes chemical-free agriculture.
Once a purchase manager in Abu Dhabi, 70-year-old Sucha Singh Pabla has traded corporate life for crop rows — and is now reaping rich rewards from organic farming in rural Punjab.Farming on 32 acres in Sherpur Bet, Machhiwara, Pabla cultivated organic wheat on 27 acres this year, harvesting nearly 200 quintals and earning about Rs.7 lakh — a 50% profit margin over input costs, he told The Times of India. What sets his approach apart is not just the yield, but the principle.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com