The Madhya Pradesh government is planning to develop 81 new industrial areas across the state to create a bigger land bank for micro, small and medium enterprises. The move is aimed at expanding industrial activity, supporting local entrepreneurs and...
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 Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers) has urged the state government to expedite the release of long-pending incentives owed to enterprises in the MSME and food processing sectors, which together form the foundation of...
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 Government of India has announced major GST reforms aimed at simplifying taxation in the food processing and logistics sectors, offering relief to consumers and enhancing predictability for industry players — particularly SMEs and MSMEs operating across the value...
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)....
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...
Merchandise exports in June 2021 were USD 32.50 Billion, as compared to USD 21.91 Billion in June 2020, exhibiting a positive growth of 48.34 per cent. Indian engineering exports were on their upward journey in June, 2021 following the trend...
21st Session of India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) was held on 09th July 2021 virtually. Mr. Piyush Goyal, Commerce & Industry Minister and Mr. Luigi Di Maio, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy co-chaired the Session.
Both...
