New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Quality Council of India and the National Small Industries Corporation Limited signed a five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a collaborative ecosystem aimed at strengthening quality, competitiveness and market access for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country, an official statement said on Thursday.The partnership will combine QCI’s expertise in accreditation and certification with NSIC’s extensive MSME support network …
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New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first export shipment of premium Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from Jammu and Kashmir to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a significant milestone in expanding the global footprint of the Union Territory’s high-value horticultural produce, it was announced on Saturday.The inaugural consignment — comprising one metric tonne of premium stone fruits sourced from farmers…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has urged Indian companies to deepen engagement with their UK counterparts and translate opportunities under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) into sustained business growth, it was announced on Saturday.Addressing the India-UK: Partners in Progress Business Plenary in London, Goyal said the landmark trade pact offers significant opportunities to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, techno…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first commercial export consignment of Geographical Indication (GI)‑tagged Rewa Sundarja mangoes from Madhya Pradesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), an official statement said on Saturday.Rewa Sundarja Mango is known for its exceptional sweetness, rich aroma, fibreless pulp and distinctive flavour, the statement from Ministry of Commerce & Industry said.The ministr…
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India has stepped up efforts to expand exports of its premium mangoes by organising its first-ever mango promotion events in Iceland, showcasing leading varieties and highlighting opportunities to strengthen agricultural trade between the two countries, the government said on Friday.The events — organised by the Embassy of India in Reykjavik in collaboration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) — were held in Reykjavik…
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 18 (IANS) Bharat Buildcon 2026 — One Nation, One Expo, an exhibition for the building materials and construction industry, was inaugurated at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre here, and the event drew over 25,000 visitors on the opening day, an official statement said on Thursday.The exhibition drew architects, builders, developers, contractors, manufacturers, traders, policymakers, industry associations and international buyers from different parts of India and abroad, providin…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) India has been included on the list of countries authorised to export aquaculture products, eggs, honey and animal casings to the European Union beyond September 2026 under an amended EU regulatory framework, the government said on Monday.The European Union amended Regulation (EU) 2021/405 to address concerns about antimicrobial resistance. The revised regulation will come into effect from September 2026 and lays down additional requirements for countries exporting speci…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) India and the United States have made further progress in negotiations for a proposed bilateral trade agreement, with officials from both countries holding extensive discussions in New Delhi this week on a range of trade-related issues, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on Thursday.A delegation from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), led by the Chief Negotiator, visited India from June 1 to June 4 to advance talks on the India-U.S. Tr…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) MoS Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada on Thursday inaugurated the Global Business Research Conference (GBRC) 2026 at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), a Deemed-to-be University under his ministry.The conference drew eminent academicians, policymakers, management educators, researchers and industry experts from India and abroad to deliberate on emerging challenges and opportunities shaping the global business environment.The conference features a series of D…