Agriculture & Commodities

Agri exports show a 6.04% rise during Apr22–Jan23

The Government has been monitoring export performance including that of agricultural and processed food products in the current financial year i.e. 2022-23 vis a vis 2021-22. No targets have been fixed yet for export for the year 2023-24. […]

Agriculture & Commodities

Reducing Dependence on Import of Edible Oils

National Food Security Mission- Oilseeds (NFSM-OS) is being implemented by the Government of India from 2018-19 to augment the availability of edible oils and reduce the import burdenNational Food Security Mission- Oilseeds (NFSM-OS) is being implemented by the Government of India from 2018-19 to augment the availability of edible oils and reduce the import burden […]

Agriculture & Commodities

Export policy of broken rice amended

Export policy of broken rice amended to ensure adequate domestic availability: Shri Sudhanshu Pandey; Move to ensure availability of broken rice for animal feedstock and Ethanol Blending: Shri Sudhanshu Pandey […]

Business

Animal disease-free zones to increase meat exports

APEDA organizes National Business Meet on promoting exports of value-added meat products; Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had launched the National Animal Disease Control Programme in 2019 with an allocation of Rs 12,652 crore to control and eradicate the FMD and Brucellosis amongst the livestock in the country […]

Agriculture & Commodities

India’s exports increase by 36.76% y-o-y in January, 2022

India’s overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in January 2022* are estimated to be USD 61.41 Billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 36.76 per cent over the same period last year and a positive growth of 38.90 per cent over January 2020. Overall imports in January 2022* are estimated to be USD 67.76 Billion, exhibiting a slower rate of growth of 30.54 per cent over the same period last year and a positive growth of 30.19 per cent over January 2020 […]

Agriculture & Commodities

Exports of millets to increase exponentially in New Markets

Exports of millets to increase exponentially as Indian exporters find new markets; Government working aggressively to facilitate and boost exports; India is the fifth largest exporter of millets; In 2020-21, India’s millets exports were valued at USD 26.97 million […]

Agriculture & Commodities

Export Control outreach for Startup Companies

The Ministry of External Affairs, in cooperation with the Indian Chamber of Commerce organised an outreach programme on Export Controls focusing on start-ups in various sectors of the economy. The outreach was aimed at enhancing awareness about regulations for export of sensitive, dual-use goods and technology. About 200 industries and enterprises including several start-ups companies participated in the webinar.
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Business

ODOP sees success in J&K

‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) initiative of Centre churning big success stories in J & K, North East , Uttar Pradesh; Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) holds State Conference to promote ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) Initiative […]