From south-west to north-east, a stretched monsoon has pushed vegetables in India into an unsavoury stew of high prices, ratings agency CRISIL said in a report, adding that any respite in the short-term will be a function of how it pours from here. “First came the erratic and often copious summer spells that delayed arrivals […]
Despite the Afghanistan and Taliban crisis, it doesn’t seem that there is a barrier when it comes to exporting agricultural produce. After dry fruits and fresh vegetables, now fresh fruits including Sharda (a melon variety), pomegranate, apple and grapes are being imported by India through the Integrated Check Post (ICP) near Attari border. Nearly 70 […]
After petrol and diesel, prices of vegetables are spoiling the party in the kitchens of India. Amid the sky-rocketing prices of edible oil and pulses, increase in vegetable prices is testing the Indian consumer’s tenacity like never before. Price of peas and tomatoes, which are generally cheap in winter, have touched new highs. Against a […]
Exports of agricultural and processed food products from India rose by 14.7 per cent to $ 11.65 billion during the April-October period on the back of healthy growth in commodities including rice, and fresh fruits and vegetables, the commerce ministry said. The export of rice has increased to USD 5.28 billion during the first seven […]
Twenty two more vegetables are being brought under Operation Greens Scheme (OGS). The Centre’s move to increase the scope of Operation Greens Scheme (OGS) will act as a catalyst for exports of agri-perishables from the Northeast and four Himalayan states and Union Territories. OGS is currently applicable to tomatoes, onions and potatoes (TOPs). The Ministry […]
Over a decade India’s FDI into Colombia has been around $ 1 billion in manufacturing and services of added value. India is an important trade and investment partner for Colombia. Despite COVID-19, in 2020-21, the total trade balance was $1.731 million. Colombia exported $795 million to India in products like oil and coking coal, wood, […]
Exports of 37 agriculture and processed products, promoted by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda), jumped by 22% to touch $ 7.9 billion during first five months of the current fiscal. The export market saw a healthy demand for rice and other cereals as well as meat, dairy and poultry products. Exports […]
India’s export of agricultural and allied products in 2020-21 grew by 17.34 per cent to $ 41.25 billion. Commerce Secretary Anup Wadhawan said huge growth has been seen in the export of cereals, non-basmati rice, wheat, millets, maize and other coarse grains. The largest markets for India’s agricultural products are the US, China, Bangladesh, UAE, […]
Plant-based diets have been recommended for better planetary health also as it would be more sustainable with lower environmental impacts and improving food and nutritional security of the generations. There is an urgent need to transform current diets for improving health of the population and to achieve equity in benefits at social, economic and environmental […]
Grand Hypermarket, a major retail chain in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region which is part of Dubai headquartered business conglomerate Regency Group, is now eyeing for big ticket expansion in India – both in the consumer facing and procurement domains. According to Dr Anvar Ameen, Managing Director of over $1 billion annual sales retail chain, Grand […]
