09 Oct, 2024 News Image Inland solution. Telangana s dry port logistics drive.

A dry port is an inland terminal that is meant to provide connectivity to a sea port by rail or road, thus serving as a trans-shipping hub for sea cargo. An exporter can complete all customs formalities at the dry dock, saving time and cost.


 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
09 Oct, 2024 News Image India-UAE Joint Task Force Reviews Trade and Investment Ties.
The 12th Meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments (HLJTFI) took place in Mumbai today. It was co-Chaired by Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India and His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).
 

 Source:  smestreet.in
09 Oct, 2024 News Image Bangladesh: Tariff Commission recommends removing import duty on eggs to stabilise market.
The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission has asked the National Board of Revenue, or NBR, to temporarily waive the import duty on eggs to stabilise the market.
 

 Source:  bdnews24.com
09 Oct, 2024 News Image India Steps Up Economic Aid To Maldives, Signs Five Pacts, To Begin Free Trade Talks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with President Mohamed Muizzu in New Delhi, reinforcing India's support for the Maldives with a financial package of INR 30 billion and USD 400 million through a bilateral currency swap agreement. 
 

 Source:  businesstoday.in
08 Oct, 2024 News Image Piyush Goyal says time for Indian rupee to appreciate.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday it is time for the Indian rupee to appreciate on the back of inflows in debt and equity markets.


 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
08 Oct, 2024 News Image Global green coffee exports jump 8.8% in August, says the ICO.
Global exports of green, or unroasted, coffee increased by 8.8% in August versus a year ago, increasing the total for the first 11 months of the 2023/24 season by 10.5%, the International Coffee Organization said in a monthly report.
 

 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
08 Oct, 2024 News Image Next round of India-EU FTA talks in 2025.
sThe next round of India-European Union free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations is likely to be held in the first quarter of next year even as the two sides made limited progres on issues such as rules of origin and government procurement in the just concluded ninth round from September 23-27.
 

 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
08 Oct, 2024 News Image First Lady of Maldives Visits FSSAI, Praises Initiatives on Food Safety.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), had the honour of welcoming Her Excellency Madam Sajidha Mohamed, First Lady of the Republic of Maldives and her delegation for a meeting held at FSSAI HQ, FDA Bhawan, here today.


 Source:  pib.gov.in
08 Oct, 2024 News Image FSSAI convenes meeting of Rice Millers and Fortified Rice Kernel manufacturers aimed at strengthening Food Safety Standards and Compliance with Fortification.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) convened a significant meeting with stakeholders from the Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) manufacturing sector and rice millers in Hyderabad, today. The meeting was chaired by CEO Shri G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, with special guests including Sri D.S. Chauhan, Commissioner & Principal Secretary to the Government of Telangana, along with other prominent officials from the Food Safety and Consumer Affairs departments.


 Source:  pib.gov.in
08 Oct, 2024 News Image India, UAE to set up food corridor at $2 billion investment: Piyush Goyal.

India and the UAE will set up a food corridor with an expected investment of USD 2 billion which will cater to the UAE market and beyond and help Indian farmers earn higher income and create more jobs, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.


 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com