Bilateral trade between India and Vietnam got a boost at the UP International Trade Show on Thursday during the India-Vietnam Business Forum in Greater Noida, an e-commerce session, organized by Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU).
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a radiation treatment plant near Jewar International Airport. The plant will be helpful for the UP’ mango growers to gain access to the markets in the US and Europe.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said dairy is a sensitive sector in India as it involves livelihood issues of small farmers and there are no plans at all to give any kind of duty concessions under any Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in this area.
Meghalaya has taken a significant step towards promoting organic farming by establishing its own APEDA-certified organic certification body, the Meghalaya State Organic Certification Body (MSOCB).
India's foodgrain production reached a record 332.22 million tonne in the 2023-24 crop year ended June, driven by bumper wheat and rice output, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday. The final estimate for 2023-24 shows an increase of 2.61 million tonne from the previous year's 329.6 million tonne, the ministry said in a statement.
With over 2,500 exhibitors from 80 countries, the second edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2024 got off to a glittering start at the India expo mart in Greater Noida on Wednesday.
India is the 'champion' of growth among the G20 countries and its expansion will propel the global economy, OECD chief economist Álvaro Pereira said. He remained optimistic about domestic demand maintaining its upward trajectory. Pereira also flagged the need for continued emphasis on improvement in the country’s business climate and skill sets.
The Indian government wants the private sector to explore the possibilities of growing maize hybrid seeds in the northern region so that the yield improves when the cultivation of the crop is taken up as an alternative to paddy under the crop diversification programme. Currently, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh dominate the space in maize seeds production.
