India’s total exports grow by 4.9% in the first half of FY25

India’s total exports grow by 4.9% in the first half of FY25

India’s total exports for April-September 2024 are estimated at US$ 393.2 billion, reflecting a positive growth of 4.9% YoY. Exports have shown growth in key segments including engineering goods, electronics,...
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Aqualine Bhungru: Pioneering water conservation for future generations

Aqualine Bhungru: Pioneering water conservation for future generations

Aqualine Bhungru, founded by social entrepreneur Rathin Bhadhra, is a leading enterprise in water conservation. Its flagship initiative, "Pani Ki Kheti," uses geo-hydrology technology to store rainwater underground, boosting groundwater...
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India targets 64% rise in oilseeds production to cut imports by 2032

India targets 64% rise in oilseeds production to cut imports by 2032

The government aims to boost oilseeds production by 64% by 2032, cutting cooking oil imports from 57% to 28%. With limited scope for expanding farmland, the focus is on better...
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PM GatiShakti initiative recommends 208 major infra projects

PM GatiShakti initiative recommends 208 major infra projects

The PM GatiShakti initiative has recommended a total of 208 large-scale infrastructure projects, valued at Rs 15.39 lakh crore, for approval. Covering key sectors such as roads and railways, these...
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RBI maintains repo rate at 6.5%, shifts to a neutral stance

RBI maintains repo rate at 6.5%, shifts to a neutral stance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate steady at 6.5% for the tenth time, while shifting its stance to "neutral," aiming to balance inflation control with...
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NEWS BUZZ

IIT Indore creates low-cost catalyst for hydrogen production

The new catalyst enables hydrogen production at 130°C, a substantial improvement over the usual 200°C.


Swiggy gets Guinness World Record for largest Vada Pav delivery

Swiggy has achieved the Guinness World Record by delivering the largest vada pav order in a single delivery with Singham returns.


Cotton exports to double at 28.50 lakh bales in 2023-24 season

Cotton exports will nearly double in the 2023-24 season, reaching 28.50 lakh bales, up from 15.50 lakh bales last season, as per CAI.

ECONOMY

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India targets 64% rise in oilseeds production to cut imports by 2032

India imported US$ 20 billion worth of edible oils in 2...

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Strengthening the role of the Egyptian private sector

The Egyptian Government is focused on boosting its econ...

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Expanding palm oil cultivation for India’s edible oil self-reliance

NITI Aayog's 2024 report outlines a strategic plan to b...

TRADE

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India’s total exports grow by 4.9% in the first half of FY25

India’s total exports for April-September 2024 are es...

Modern trade declines amid the rise in quick commerce

Quick commerce platforms are reshaping India's grocery ...

World trade

IPEF’s focus on critical sectors for resilient global supply chain

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) for Prosperi...

FUTURE ENERGY

Tackling the Thirst: Can the Food Industry Lead the Way in Water Conservation?

Sustainability in the food industry and water managemen...

carbon capture - freepik

India’s CCUS mission: Paving the way to net-zero by 2070

The gov is launching a national mission to provide fina...

Ankit Todi- Mahindra

Inside Mahindra’s green revolution: Being a planet positive company

In this episode of Green Guardians, we are pleased to f...

CHOPPER VIEW

Steam sterilisation is a cleaner route for spices: Ajay Desai, ED, Axtel

Axtel, a global food technology provider with over 3 de...

Inspiration in a tea cup: The journey of Senso Foods

In this inaugural interview under the Food Frontiers se...

“Prospect of banana exports by India to Russia could be huge”

India Business & Trade recently caught up with Andrey G...

Bringing predictability to a climate-vulnerable agri supply chain

Krishna Kumar, Founder and CEO, Cropin, recently spoke ...

PERSPECTIVES

Co2 - adobe

Implications of CBAM on emerging economies: A closer look

The EU's upcoming Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (C...

Protecting innovations at trade fairs

Trade fairs offer a prime platform for showcasing innov...

Agricultural trade under the India-EU FTA

Dr. Bibek Ray Chaudhuri, Professor, IIFT Kolkata, share...

India should focus on increasing per capita exports

India has a grand vision of achieving US$ 2 trillion in...

INDUS EXPRESS

edible_tpci

Edible food packaging: A sustainable revolution in India

Edible packaging is made from biodegradable, plant-base...

Farming 4.0: Rise of automation in agriculture

This shift towards automation in agriculture is not jus...

Unlocking opportunities in India’s growing dry fruits market

India is an attractive destination for suppliers of nut...

A taste of India in Saudi Arabia: A prospering F&B trade relationship

India is the second largest food and beverage exporter ...

INDUSTRY

Dairy processing_TPCI

White revolution 4.0: The next leap for India’s dairy sector

TPCI's Centre for Advanced Trade Research has undertake...

Engineering excellence: How Rovema India leads the packaging industry

IBT recently spoke with Sandeep Kulkarni, Director at R...

How are AI and automation changing the way we shop and dine?

The integration of AI and automation is fundamentall...

Navigating Australian regulations for Indian whisky

Despite Indian whisky's strong potential and internatio...

SERVICES

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India becomes the 7th largest services exporter

India has emerged as the seventh-largest services expor...

Present ‘tense’, future positive? The state of India’s IT sector

The Indian IT industry anticipates sustained growth, dr...

RBI restrictions on Kotak Mahindra emphasise IT infrastructure gaps

The RBI has imposed curbs on Kotak Mahindra Bank Limite...

Embracing the Gig Economy: A Paradigm Shift in India’s Startup Landscape

The landscape of employment in India is undergoing a si...

STARTUPS & TECH

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India’s startups shine in global funding winter: 2024 outlook

Indian startups are demonstrating remarkable resilience...

Fostering a sustainable future through inclusive financing

In the latest episode of the Tech Trailblazer series, w...

Sky is not the limit: India’s ambitious drive in space tech

In the recently announced Union Budget 2024-25, the Fin...

The rise of India’s gig economy in tech

According to Nasscom, India's gig workforce is set to g...

TRADE BASKET

TPCI-Pharma

Billion dollar opportunity for Indian OTC drugs in China

The Chinese OTC drugs market presents a lucrative billi...

Cocoa crisis: Can India turn this misery into opportunity?

In recent months, the price of cocoa has surged to an a...

Non-alcoholic beverages: Spirited pursuit of a $50 bn global opportunity

India's non-alcoholic beverage industry is flourishing,...

‘White Gold’ of the Desert: Unveiling the Riches of Camel Milk

Camel milk is a recognised superfood, which is consider...

TRADE PARTNER

India UK

Unlocking the UK’s F&B market: Opportunities for Indian exporters

The UK’s food and beverage (F&B) sector, valued at US...

Dominican Republic: Strategic business gateway to CAFTA region

Why is the Domincan Republic (DR), with a GDP of US$ 12...

India and Singapore commit to strengthening ties in new areas

India and Singapore are deepening their financial and e...

India-ASEAN FTA review focuses on enhanced access & stricter RoO

India is in the process of re-negotiating its free trad...

WORLDVIEW

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Employee recruitment and retention in a dynamic, new-age work environment

In today's competitive job market, attracting and retai...

Indian businesses’ manoeuvre for sustainability

Indian companies adapt for sustainability, aligning wi...

Affordable cardiovascular testing can encourage screenings

On the occasion of World Heart Day celebrated on 29th S...

Shopping trends in India turning to “phygital”

Every year new shopping spirits and trends sweep custom...

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