Washington, April 8 Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri launched the India-US Trade Facilitation Portal here on Wednesday as the two countries aim for a bilateral trade target of USD 500 billion.Misri, who is on a three-day visit to the US, launched the portal at a virtual event that was attended...
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New Delhi, April 8 The government think tank, NITI Aayog, on Wednesday proposed "Operation Golden Greens" – a framework for transforming the horticultural sector in Jammu and Kashmir and increasing exports of apples, walnuts, almonds, and saffron.The report, titled "Roadmap for Horticultural...
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New Delhi, April 8 The government think tank, NITI Aayog, on Wednesday proposed "Operation Golden Greens," a project to transform the horticultural sector in Jammu and Kashmir and increase exports of apples, walnuts, almonds, and saffron.The report, titled "Roadmap for Horticultural...
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cold-chain infrastructure
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irrigation systems
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saffron production
value chain
walnut production
New Delhi, April 8 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday urged exporters and businesses in India and the US to make greater use of the India-US trade facilitation portal to boost bilateral trade.He also said that bilateral trade is growing towards USD 500 billion, an...
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The government announced today that full customs duty exemptions will be provided on critical petrochemical products until June 30th this year, amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Addressing the media at an Interministerial Briefing on Recent Developments in the Middle East, Sanjay...
New Delhi, April 1 The commerce ministry said on Wednesday that a total of 12,690 export obligation discharge certificates (EODCs) were approved in March, compared to 3,747 in February.These certificates are crucial instruments for the formal closure of export obligations.They enable the...
New Delhi, April 1 The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Wednesday welcomed the government's decision to extend the RoDTEP Scheme for all eligible export products until September 30, 2026, and the introduction of a one-time concessional framework for Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) sales by...
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New Delhi, April 1 – The government has announced limited duty concessions for special economic zones (SEZs) for one year to help manufacturing units within these zones, which are facing weak global demand, sell their goods in the domestic market.This measure will take effect from April 1 and...
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New Delhi, March 31 Seventy-five exhibitors from across the country will showcase athletic gear, equipment, and apparel for various disciplines at the 4th India Sporting Goods Fair (ISGF), which will take place from Wednesday, amid the government's push to position India as a global hub for the...
Bhopal, March 30 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will present his state's 'One District, One Product' (ODOP) initiative at the Sahyog Sammelan in Uttar Pradesh on March 31, focusing on how local products are being linked to markets and exports, an official said on Monday.The...
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New Delhi, March 29 The industry body, CII, on Sunday commended the government for its "swift, coordinated, and well-calibrated response" to the disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis, and outlined a 12-point agenda for Indian businesses to complement these efforts.CII Director General...
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New Delhi, March 24 Exports supported under the RoDTEP scheme are estimated to have grown at over 20% CAGR between 2023-24 and 2025-26, despite global headwinds such as weak demand, freight volatility, rising protectionism, and geopolitical uncertainties, an official said on Tuesday.At the...
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New Delhi, March 22 The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) reviewed the situation arising from the conflict in West Asia on Sunday, and a detailed assessment was made on the availability of essential needs for the common people, including food, energy, and fuel security, according to an...
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New Delhi, March 20 The government on Friday amended guidelines for interest subvention support for pre- and post-shipment export credit under the Rs 25,060 crore export promotion mission.According to the changes, interest subvention will not be applicable from the date on which the loan...
Kolkata, March 20 The Trinamool Congress announced a "Natural Fibers Revival Mission" in its election manifesto, unveiled on Friday, pledging to revive closed and struggling jute mills in the state and boost the global marketability of jute products.The initiative aims to restore livelihoods...
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Kolkata, March 20 The Trinamool Congress on Friday promised to make West Bengal the gateway for trade in eastern India, while claiming that the state's GDP has grown sixfold during its 15-year rule.Releasing the party's manifesto for the Assembly elections, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee said the...
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New Delhi, March 19 – The government on Thursday launched the RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) scheme, with an outlay of ₹497 crore, to assist exporters facing disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The scheme, implemented by the Export Credit...
New Delhi, March 19 The government launched the RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) scheme on Thursday, with an outlay of ₹497 crore, to provide relief to Indian exporters facing disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Speaking at a press...
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Mumbai, March 14 Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that India is well-positioned to handle any situation related to crude oil and fuel, as the West Asia crisis disrupts gas shipments and shipping routes, and highlighted that the government has increased kerosene production to provide...
Gandhinagar, March 14 – The Gujarat government will introduce deep-sea fishing vessels and a new system for offshore fishing, featuring a “mother vessel” support system, as part of its agricultural budget initiatives, Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani announced on Saturday.During a press...