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~ 300+ exhibitors from 50+ countries including the USA, Chile, Iran, Turkey, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Australia ~Exhibitors will have the opportunity to network with industry leaders, trading, participate in knowledge sessions, explore business growth opportunities, and engage in panel discussions that aim to discuss the way forward for the dry fruit and nuts industry trade ~ The Inaugural edition of MEWA witnessed a business conversion rate of approximately 80% and aims to improve it further. Mumbai, December 2 - Nuts & Dry Fruits Council of India [NDFC(I)] India is set to host the second edition of MEWA, India from February 12 to 14, 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra. The trade show will unfold an array of vibrant showcases, spotlighting the richness and potential of India & burgeoning Nut & Dry Fruits market to bring together international exhibitors and industry leaders, fostering growth. With over 300+ exhibitors expected from countries including the USA, Chile, Iran, Turkey, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Australia etc, MEWA promises to be a significant event for B2B networking and trade visibility. Spanning over 10,000 square meters of exhibition space, the exhibition will showcase a diverse range of products from international and Indian suppliers. The exhibitors and visitors will have a chance to attend a series of panel discussions for 14 product categories. Each session will include expert panels comprising processors, exporters, importers, and quality control specialists. These discussions aim to address industry challenges and provide insights into market dynamics. Speaking about the upcoming exhibition Gunjan Jain, President NDFC(I) said "MEWA India provides a vital platform to project the challenges faced by the sector and enhances visibility for the industry. With over 300+ exhibitors from around the world, this event is crucial for fostering international partnerships and addressing the growing demand for dry foods in India." He further adds, "The event will focus on addressing current trends in Dry fruit consumption. Attendees can look forward to engaging in discussions centred around protein-rich foods and healthy snacking options that cater to evolving consumer preferences. This emphasis on health trends reflects the growing demand for nutritious and convenient food options." MEWA' 24 was officially inaugurated last year by Shri Om Birlaji. It witnessed 6,000+ visitors and 130+ Exhibitors from 20 countries , and the event featured key participants from leading companies such as Truenut Food Manufacturing, California Walnuts, Crain Marketing Inc., Blue Diamond, and Carriere Farms. The second edition of MEWA is poised to significantly impact the Dry Fruits industry by providing a robust platform for trade visibility and potential partnerships. The upcoming trade show presents substantial networking opportunities for attendees. Importers will be meeting potential exporters, fostering trust, and facilitating direct business negotiations. With a conversion rate of approximately 80% in the previous edition, this year's event is expected to further solidify its reputation as a key player in the industry. About MEWA MEWA, India's foremost B2B exhibition for nuts and dried fruits will feature participants from over 30 countries. With 130+ exhibitors and 6000+ participants last year, this event promises to elevate the industry by fostering advancements in research, innovation, production, trade, and consumption. Positioned as a global platform, MEWA 2025 is poised to redefine standards and drive collaborative growth in the nuts and dried fruits sector. About NDFC(I) NDFC(I) proudly stands as the unified voice for everyone in the Nuts, Dry Fruits, Seeds, Raisins, Berries and Dates Industry in India. Its mission is to be the driving force that uplifts and empowers every facet of this vibrant sector. From growers to processors to distributors, NDFC(I) is dedicated to fostering unity and collaboration. We invite you to be part of our collective journey, where we strive not only to elevate the industry but also to celebrate the richness and diversity of nuts, dates, and dried fruits in India. Let's thrive, innovate, and shape the future of this dynamic and essential industry. Regards, Karuna Garg Asso. PR Executive| Media Mantra Group T: 0124-4131660 --
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) The Delhi High Court has directed several e-commerce platforms to de-list products infringing the "Reliance" and "Jio" trademarks. Justice Saurabh Banerjee, in an interim order passed on July 10, found plaintiff Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) prima facie entitled for protection as the balance of convenience was in its favour and said not granting an ex-parte injunction would cause irreparable loss and injury. "The defendants 22 to 28 are directed to take down/delist the impugned listings/ pages of the defendants 1 to 21...," the court said. The order came on RIL's ...Read More >
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local SP office. District Magistrate Anuj Singh said the property is needed for housing officers and other ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 29: This Diwali, OyeGifts, a leading name in the gifting industry, brings to you exceptional express Diwali hampers that are truly a celebration of tradition and that of thoughtful gifting. The inclusion of fresh flowers amidst gifts for the season of lights, is a careful blend of convention with that of modern elegance for the matter. The brand's new collection of Gift Hampers for the upcoming festival is to present an assortment of traditional sweets, colourful flow ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connections, targeting 10,000 in each Assembly segment. He reaffirmed nine-hour uninterrupted power for agri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russian oil imports is way less than exaggerated media numbers," brokerage CLSA said in a report. While ...Read More >
New Delhi /Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Tourism wins 'Most Promising New Destination' award for Gandikota at BLTM 2025. The award was received by Padmarani Seela, chief marketing officer and communication officer of APTA, at the Business Leisure Travel and MICE Exhibition (BLTM 2025) in New Delhi. The state's tourism department showcased its diverse offerings, including heritage sites, pristine beach destinations, rural tourism experiences, and eco-tourism initiatives, at the event held from Friday to Sunday at Yashobhoomi, India International Convention Centre (IICC). Gandikota, known as 'Indi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Gifting stores across the city have seen a sharp drop in corporate Diwali orders this year, with companies slashing budgets and scaling down on festive spending. Retailers report that while the season remains busy, the mood is far more restrained compared to previous years.Traditional favourites such as sweets, diyas, and dry fruits continue to find a place in corporate hampers, but in smaller quantities. Silver coins, once a Diwali staple in bulk orders, almost disappeared this year. "Silver coins and premium dry fruit assortments used to be the highlight of most corporate hampers. ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa), India, November 6 (ANI): The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, held a productive meeting with a senior official from the Government of Madhya Pradesh to explore collaborative opportunities in tourism, with a special focus on heritage, wildlife, and cultural experiences, said the release. During the meeting, both States discussed establishing a synergy to promote two-way tourism, encouraging travellers from Madhya Pradesh to explore Goa's diverse tourism offerings, while also facilitating travel from Goa to Madhya Pradesh to experience its rich heritage and wildlife desti ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Mahadevi, an elephant once rescued from poor conditions at a religious institution in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, might soon be sent back, despite all the care and recovery she received at the Vantara Wildlife Centre in Gujarat. A few months ago, Mahadevi was shifted to Vantara after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) raised concerns about her health and treatment at the SwastiShri Jensen Bhattarak Pattacharya Mahaswami Sanstha in Nandani village. The Bombay High Court, an ...Read More >
The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets the popular Amul brand of milk and dairy products, on Sunday said the brand's turnover crossed ₹1 lakh crore for the financial year 2025-26, marking a major financial milestone for the farmer-owned cooperative network. "The total unduplicated revenue of the Amul brand grew by 11 per cent over a base of ₹90,000 crore in 2024-25. GCMMF itself recorded a sales turnover of ₹73,450 crore in 2025-26, registering an increase ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Veteran banker K V Kamath on Thursday underlined the need for reskilling and education reforms to harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), which will be defining the theme of the next decade. During a fireside chat with Sunil Kant Munjal, chairman of Hero Enterprises, at an AIMA event, Kamath suggested that India should focus on practical applications rather than on expensive foundational models. "Building an LLM (large language model) is not necessarily the end of it... We should now look for where the application lies," he said. He pointed to several i ...Read More >
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar suggests empowering rural youth to drive change in India's underutilized agricultural sector during his visit to Dr YS Parmar University. He advocates for direct subsidies to farmers, emphasizing the need for bridging the gap between production and market access and the use of AI for rural transformation. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has called for empowering rural youth to catalyze significant transformation in India's largely untapped agricultural sector. Dur ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jul 15 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Assam on Wednesday during which they will interact with party functionaries of the state. State Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi said the district, block and mandal presidents of the party will be able to present their views before its top leadership during Kharge and Gandhi's visit. Also Read | Did Lucknow Court Judge Take Selfie With Rahul Gandhi During Hearing of Indian Army 'Defamation' Case? BJP's Amit Malviya Found Fake in Fact Check. "I look forward to welcoming Shri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said money cannot be recovered by filing an FIR and seeking help of police as it quashed a cheating case against the producer of Bollywood movie "Tanu Weds Manu". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed displeasure over the approach of the Allahabad High Court in dealing with the petition of producer Shailesh R Singh for quashing of the FIR against him by complainant Kunal Jain. "Money cannot be recovered, more particularly, in a civil dispute between the parties by filing a first information report and seeking the help of the ...Read More >
MUMBAI -- Gaurav Gupta returned to the spotlight in India, staging his biggest runway show to date last weekend. The designer, who has become a red-carpet favorite from the Met Gala to the Oscars, unveiled his first Indian bridal couture collection with all the grandeur of an Indian wedding. With the country's $130 billion wedding industry heading into what is projected to be its biggest season yet, the show marked a strategic move for a label that has built a global reputation for avant-garde c ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision of becoming a global aut ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Dhanteras marked the onset of Diwali festivities across India on Saturday, with bustling markets and enthusiastic buyers flocking to purchase gold, silver, utensils, and other auspicious items. Despite soaring gold prices, consumer enthusiasm remained high, providing a festive boost to local economies nationwide. Jewellery shops and markets in states like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Gujarat, and Goa saw heavy footfall as customers upheld the traditional buying spree. Also Read ...Read More >
New Delhi: More than 350 operational distilleries across the country are facing an uncertain future due to inadequate procurement orders under the latest ethanol tender, with industry bodies flagging concerns over the allocation methodology that favours new entrants over existing units. The Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26 tender issued by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) has come under fire from stakeholders who allege that the allocation criteria is creating artificial imbalances, while sidelining distilleries set up under prior government commitments. According to the tender document (#100 ...Read More >
US President Donald Trump has reduced import duties on nearly 200 agricultural and food products, benefiting Indian suppliers of spices, tea, and processed foods. This move aims to address domestic pressure over rising prices, with India's exports of spices and processed foods expected to see significant gains. Indian suppliers of spices, tea and several processed foods are set to benefit after US President Donald Trump reduced import duties on close to 200 agricultural and food products, report ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Aug 3 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday slapped a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods after prolonged talks that got bogged down over access to India's labour-intensive agricultural sector, which New Delhi has pledged to protect. Why is India opposing the products the US is lobbying for? The United States is pressing India to open its markets to a wide range of American products, including dairy, poultry, corn, soybeans, rice, wheat, ethanol, fruits and nuts. While India is willing to provide greater access for US dry fruits and apples, it is holding back on corn, soybeans, whe ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 3 (ANI): In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, officers of the Airport Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone-III, have seized 14.738 kgs of suspected NDPS hydroponic weed (marijuana) valued at approximately Rs 14.73 crore during operations on Sunday. The seizures were made across Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI), resulting in the arrest of one passenger, as stated in the press release. The passenger was arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Based on specific intel, ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bajaj Finance managing director Rajeev Jain emerged as the highest-paid top executive of a non-banking finance company in fiscal 2025 with a total package exceeding ₹65 crore. Including employee stock options worth ₹40 crore, his overall earnings crossed ₹105 crore for the year, according to the lender's annual report. Arvind Kapil, MD of Poonawalla Fincorp, was the second-highest paid, earning ₹45.7 crore, along with Esops that, at current market prices, are valued at more than ₹36 crore. Shriram Finance executive vice-chairman Umesh Revankar ranked third with a salary of ₹23.8 cror ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Aayog on Wednesday proposed an ambitious "Operation Golden Green" for Jammu and Kashmir aimed at transforming the Union Territory's horticulture sector and significantly boosting exports of apples, walnuts, almonds and saffron. In its report, Roadmap for Horticulture Development in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, the policy think tank said J&K possesses enormous untapped potential in global horticulture markets, but India's exports of these products have remained stagnant despite rising international demand. Outlining the roadmap to enhance production of horticultural products in J&K ...Read More >
India's presence in global markets for apples, walnuts, almonds and saffron remains limited, with increasing import dependence and stagnant or declining exports, the Aayog said, in its report released on Wednesday. The Aayog said the mission project 'Operation Golden Greens' should be launched and implemented in a phased manner to improve the productivity of these commodities and make India globally competitive. NITI Aayog has proposed a mission project 'Operation Golden Greens' for horticultura ...Read More >
India must ensure any trade deal with the U.S. is fair, not politically driven, and protects its farmers, digital ecosystem, and regulatory sovereignty, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Friday. With India's chief negotiator in Washington and a July 9 deadline approaching (marking the end of U.S. President Donald Trump's 90-day tariff suspension), a limited mini-deal appears likely.Any trade agreement with the US must not be politically driven or one-sided and India should protect its farmers, digital ecosystem, and policy space, economic think tank GTRI said on Friday. With ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) It was a belligerent, brilliant, and breathtaking performance from the Chennai Bulls, who were crowned the first ever champions of the Rugby Premier League, here in Mumbai, at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex. The Chennai Bulls thrashed the Delhi Redz by a scoreline of 41-0 in the final, to clinch the title. In fact, the margin of victory is the biggest across Season 1 of the GMR RPL. Meanwhile, the Hyderabad Heroes, who had finished top of the table in the league stage, came away with a third-place finish, after they won 17-12 against the Bengaluru Bra ...Read More >
Kolhapur witnessed a massive turnout on Sunday (August 3, 2025) as thousands of locals walked in a silent protest, urging authorities to the bring back 36-year-old elephant Mahadevi, also known as Madhuri, from NGO Vantara's wildlife rehabilitation facility in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Elephant relocated to Gujarat facility run by Vantara from Kolhapur; devotees bid emotional adieu Vantara is the brainchild of Anant Ambani, son of industrialist Mukesh Ambani, and is supported by Reliance Industries Limited and Reliance Foundation The march, led by former Swabhimani Kisan Sangathan president and fo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. ...Read More >