India Expands Electronic Sector Initiatives in 2026-27 Budget

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant investments in the semiconductor and IT sectors in the 2026-27 Budget. The budget includes an expansion of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 and significant funding for the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). Additionally, new tax provisions aim to boost IT services competitiveness, while promoting data center growth with proposed tax holidays.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link