New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Punjab government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NICDC Logistics Data Services Limited (NLDSL) to accelerate the digital transformation of the state’s logistics ecosystem through the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP), an official statement said on Wednesday.NLDSL will support the Government of Punjab in developing a digitally connected logistics ecosystem by enabling seamless data exchange across departments through ULIP, the statement fr…
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New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies can play a transformative role in empowering MSMEs, startups, exporters and local businesses, while highlighting the need for stronger collaboration to drive innovation-led and technology-driven growth.The minister shared that he met a delegation from Google led by Vidhya Srinivasan, Vice President, Ads & Commerce, and Preeti Lobana, Vice Presid…
Coimbatore, July 6 (IANS) Coconut exports from Pollachi, Tamil Nadu’s largest coconut-producing region, are showing signs of recovery as geopolitical tensions in West Asia ease and demand from Gulf countries begins to return, offering much-needed relief to growers and exporters after months of disruption. Fresh export enquiries from key Gulf markets have started reviving overseas trade, which had come to an almost complete standstill during the conflict in West Asia.Pollachi, which sends a maj…
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), set to come into force on July 15, provides duty-free access for 99 per cent of India’s exports to the UK.According to the latest notification from Finance Ministry that set out the rules, a product will qualify as originating in India or the UK if it is wholly obtained in either country, produced entirely from originating materials, or manufactured using non-originating inputs while meeting the product-spec…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) India today offers unique and unparalleled economic opportunities to the world, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday while highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of positioning the country as a trusted global economic partner.Speaking at the Republic Summit 2026, Goyal said India’s growing role in global supply chains and its nation-first trade policies have made the country an increasingly attractive destination for businesses worl…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated India’s first export consignment of Uttarakhand’s premium litchi from Dehradun to Italy, marking the product’s entry into the European market, an official statement said on Friday.The export initiative has also resulted in improved returns for growers, with farmers receiving prices approximately 25 per cent higher than prevailing domestic market rates.The inaugural consignment,…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) India could sign the first tranche of its long-awaited bilateral trade agreement with the United States as early as July, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.Speaking to media on the sideline of an event, Goyal further indicated that negotiations between the two countries are nearing a crucial stage despite recent tariff-related concerns.The minister’s remarks have raised expectations of an early breakthrough in trade talks that have been underway …
Tiruppur, June 3 (IANS) Cotton yarn prices have registered their first major decline this year, offering relief to Tiruppur’s knitwear and textile industry in Tamil Nadu after months of rising raw material costs that had put manufacturers and exporters under severe pressure. The reduction follows the Central government’s decision to temporarily exempt cotton imports from customs duty between June and October, a measure aimed at increasing supply and stabilising prices in the domestic market….
Chennai, May 27 (IANS) The textile and apparel industry of Tamil Nadu is preparing for a major export push into European and British markets as upcoming free trade agreements are expected to improve competitiveness and reduce dependence on the United States market.Industry stakeholders believe the proposed trade agreements with the European Union and the UK could significantly expand India’s share in global textile exports by creating tariff parity with competing manufacturing hubs.Exporters s…
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday co-chaired a meeting with Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterway, Sarbananda Sonowal, to directly engage with India’s exporters, importers and port authorities to facilitate the smoother flow of trade amid the disruption in ship movement and uncertainties in global markets due to the Middle East conflict.“We are committed to ensuring coordinated, time-bound measures to address concerns and create opportunities to …