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India offers unparalleled trade and investment opportunities: Shri Goyal India’s decision not to join RCEP has been vindicated by recent developments: Shri Goyal India will always work within the WTO framework, but WTO reforms are essential: Shri Goyal Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal delivered the Keynote Address at the 9th Global Technology Summit today in New Delhi, where he highlighted the opportunities that lie ahead for India in reshaping global trade, especially with trusted partners such…

Accelerating Growth of the Polymer-Based Industrial Ecosystem Introduction The Department of Chemicals and Petro-Chemicals is implementing the Scheme for Setting up of Plastic Parks under the umbrella scheme of New Scheme of Petrochemicals, to support setting up need-based Plastic Parks, with requisite state-of-the-art infrastructure, enabling common facilities through cluster development approach, to consolidate the capacities of the domestic downstream plastic processing industry. The objective is to consolidate and synergize the capacities of downstream plastic processing industry to help increase investment, production and export in the sector as well as generate employment. Under the scheme, the government of India provides grant funding up to…

Goa – The much-awaited Goa Cashew Fest 2025 – Season 3 is back, promising three days of unforgettable cashew centric experiences, a culinary celebration of cashew-inspired delights. It is scheduled to be held on April 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2025, at D.B. Grounds, Panaji, Goa. This festival is the brainchild of Smt. Dr. Deviya Rane, Hon’ble Chairperson of GFDC, an initiative of the Goa Forest Development Corporation. Goa Cashew Fest has achieved the status of a signature state festival, showcasing…

The two Ministers discuss deepening collaboration in Quantum Technologies, AI, and Biotechnology Dr Jitendra Singh recalls bilateral discussions between PM Modi and PM Meloni on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Brazil India and Italy Sign MoU to Boost Cooperation in Science and Technology Indo-Italian programme to include 10 research initiatives and 10 collaborative initiatives In a significant move to enhance bilateral scientific cooperation, Italy’s Minister of University and Research, Ms. Anna Maria Bernini, currently on India visit, called on…

Meeting was called to deliberate on the opportunities arising out of the evolving scenarios Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, today held discussions with the Export Promotion Councils and Industry Bodies in New Delhi in the light of the emerging trade scenario. The meeting was called to deliberate on the impact as well as opportunities arising out of the evolving and very dynamic scenarios and to apprise the industry and trade about the steps being taken by…

Thiruvananthapuram : Billed as one of the world’s largest and most fuel-efficient container ships, MSC Türkiye docked at Vizhinjam International Seaport, operated by Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd (APSEZ), in Kerala on Wednesday. This marks the first time the giant vessel has docked at an Indian port, according to sources familiar with the development. Hailed as a landmark in India’s maritime history, the arrival of MSC Türkiye is seen as a major boost to Vizhinjam port’s growing reputation as a…

Historic Signing Event for H130 Fuselage Manufacturing In a landmark event, Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Ram Mohan Naidu, today chaired the signing ceremony for the H130 helicopter fuselage manufacturing contract between Airbus and Mahindra Aerostructures Pvt. Ltd. The event, held at the Ministry of Civil Aviation, was graced by the presence of Secretary Civil Aviation Shri Vumlunmang Vualnam, President & MD of Airbus India & South Asia Mr Remi Maillard, Group CEO & MD of Mahindra Group Dr Anish…

 In a significant move to enhance transparency and empower mobile subscribers, Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) have published mobile network coverage maps on their websites, as per the mandate given by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Earlier, TRAI released revised Regulations namely “The Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wirelines and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Service Regulations, 2024 (06 of 2024)’ on 02nd August 2024. These regulations have become effective from 1st October 2024 and applicable for…

Introduction The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), in its 54th meeting and the first of the financial year 2025–26, unanimously decided to reduce the policy repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 6 per cent with immediate effect. The repo rate is the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lends money to commercial banks, and a cut in this rate is aimed at boosting lending and investment. This decision comes at a time when global economic…

I am Sanjay, but not Sanjay of Mahabharat! who can predict future rate actions, and at what level rate moderation will stop amid the ongoing global uncertainties, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Wednesday. Malhotra’s remarks came at a media briefing on being asked if more interest rate cuts are in the offing, after he delivered the second straight interest rate cut since taking over as the RBI governor. He further said monetary policy and fiscal policy are acting in…