14 Oct, 2024 News Image FEBI to push FTA negotiations between India and Europe, says German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann.

Philip Ackermann, the German Ambassador to India, expressed his happiness over the launch of the Federation of European Business in India (FEBI) in Delhi adding the organisation will push the free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and Europe.


 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
14 Oct, 2024 News Image 12th meeting of India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on investments.

The 12th Meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments (HLJTFI), took place in Mumbai. It was co-chaired by Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India and Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, managing director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).


 Source:  fnbnews.com
14 Oct, 2024 News Image India Has $117 Bn Export Potential With 30 Participant Nations.
India stands poised to unlock an estimated USD 117 billion in untapped export potential as the upcoming World Trade Expo 2024 spotlights trade and investment opportunities across 30 countries and regions.
The flagship event organised by the World Trade Center Mumbai and the All India Association of Industries (AIAI), is set to take place from October 17-18, at the Arcade, Expo Center, WTC Mumbai.

 Source:  businessworld.in
14 Oct, 2024 News Image Global rice imports seen rising by USDA.
GLOBAL rice imports are projected to increase following India's trade policy changes, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said.
The Indian government has lifted a 14-month export ban on non-basmati white rice, removed the minimum export price on basmati rice and reduced tariffs to 10 percent on paddy, brown, and parboiled exports.

 Source:  manilatimes.net
14 Oct, 2024 News Image PHL rice import forecast raised to 4.9 MMT in 2025.
THE US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has raised its Philippine rice import forecast to 4.9 million metric tons (MMT) for 2025.
In the Grain: World Markets and Trade Report issued Oct. 11, the USDA’s new forecast represents a 300,000 MMT from the September estimate.

 Source:  bworldonline.com
14 Oct, 2024 News Image Department of Commerce hosts Industry Interaction Meet in Uttarakhand; Encouraging Export Growth and Global Competitiveness.
To broad base exports from India, the Department of Commerce, Government of India, hosted an Industry Interaction Meet in Dehradun on 09 October 2024. Commerce Secretary, Shri Sunil Barthwal, was the Chief Guest for the event. This Industry Interaction Meet aimed to facilitate a constructive dialogue between officers of the Government of India, Government of Uttarakhand, key industry leaders, policymakers to unlock and expand the export potential and competitiveness of Uttarakhand across multiple sectors.
 

 Source:  pib.gov.in
11 Oct, 2024 News Image 7 Food Items From Assam s Bodo Community Earns GI-Tags On Their Unique Products.

ssam - nestled in the northeastern part of India is home to lush greenery, rich traditional cuisine and a diverse culture that has sadly often gone overlooked. Recently however Assam has secured 8 GI tags (Geographical Indication Tag) on unique and distinct Bodo products, including 7 food items and one local fabric, which showcases the state's vast cultural wealth.


 Source:  timesnownews.com
11 Oct, 2024 News Image India's mango export sector expanding global reach to the USA, Australia, and beyond.

In India, the mango export sector has utilized radiation processing to adhere to international phytosanitary standards, enabling access to markets such as the USA.


 Source:  freshplaza.com
11 Oct, 2024 News Image Apeda s revised guidelines on organic products ready, to help raise exports.

India’s organic products exports, after dipping from a high of over $900 million in 2020-21, has started picking up this year with 30 per cent jump so far, said Apeda (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) Chairman Abhishek Dev.


 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
11 Oct, 2024 News Image India, Italy explore areas to advance cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors.
India and Italy on Wednesday explored potential areas to advance cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors.
Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi on Wednesday met with Ambassador Antonio Bartoli of Italy here.

 Source:  deccanherald.com