ASSOCHAM has welcomed the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, which came into force on October 20. The pact provides duty-free access for Indian exports to New Zealand and includes provisions on agricultural cooperation, investment and professional mobility.
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement could elevate bilateral trade to $115 billion by 2030 and generate up to 10 lakh jobs, according to an Assocham study. The deal entered into force on July 15, 2026, boosting key export sectors
ICRISAT Director General Dr Himanshu Pathak urged farmers to adopt climate-resilient crops, including pulses, oilseeds and millets, to tackle the impact of El Nino. Speaking at the India Seed Trade and Innovation Summit, he stressed the importance of quality seeds and sustainable agriculture.
It has suggested that the surplus funds of ESIC (Employees State Insurance Corporation) should be used for providing wage support measures/stimulus packages for the employees.
Suggesting some measures, Assocham president Vineet Agarwal said banks should increase working capital limit of MSMEs by 20 per cent but not charge any extra collateral.
Given the increasing pressure on businesses, it would be imperative to extend the NCLT moratorium until December 2021, the Assocham said in its representation to the Finance Ministry
Speaking at an ASSOCHAM event virtually, Modi said that in order to achieve the goal of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' or self-reliant India, manufacturing should be given special focus.
