Karnataka’s economy—stretching from coffee plantations in Coorg to tech corridors in Bengaluru—has received a major boost through the latest GST rate rationalisation. The reforms span multiple sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, handicrafts, and technology, reducing prices by 5–12% across essential...
India exported 7.75 lakh tonnes of sugar during the 2024–25 marketing season, achieving over 75% of the government’s permitted export quota of 10 lakh tonnes. The exports, which span from October 2024 to September 2025, reflect strong demand across...
The Indian government has rolled out a set of GST reforms targeted at the food processing and logistics industries, aiming to make food products more affordable for consumers while easing compliance for businesses.
By reducing tax rates on essential items,...
The Delhi government has announced the establishment of two new food incubation centres and three high-tech laboratories to support startups, micro food processing units, and emerging entrepreneurs in the capital. The announcement was made by Delhi Industries Minister Manjinder...
India’s food processing sector is poised for unprecedented expansion, with its market size projected to grow from $307 billion in 2023 to $700 billion by 2030, according to a report by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI)....
With the Global Investors Summit in Madhya Pradesh just around the corner on February 24-25, the state government is preparing to roll out a revamped MSME policy aimed at boosting micro, small, and medium enterprises. The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet,...
Agriculture is the backbone of India's economy, making the support system for farmers and agro-based industries essential. Recognizing this, Bank of Maharashtra has introduced the Maha Krishi Samrudhi Yojana (MKSY), a comprehensive financial assistance program for food and agro-based...
The National Symposium on "Food Processing 4.0: Innovation and Sustainability," hosted by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), recently concluded, marking a significant stride towards revolutionizing food processing technologies. Organized by the Department of Food Science and Technology, this event in...
India's food processing sector is poised for significant expansion, projected to reach USD 535 billion by 2025-26, as outlined by Anita Praveen, Secretary of the Ministry of Food Processing. During the FICCI Scientific Symposium on 'Processed Foods for Purpose,'...
World Milk Day is celebrated in India and worldwide to recognize the efforts and milk activates involving the entire Milk producing and Dairy based industry.Â
The theme for 2023 World Milk Day in 2023, will focus on showcasing how dairy...