India Post and IPPB Review Highlights Impressive Growth

Union Minister of State for Communications, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, reviewed the performance of India Post and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), noting significant growth with 12 crore customers and ₹20,000 crore in deposits. The focus was on enhancing digital initiatives and accessibility, especially in rural areas, while emphasizing the importance of financial inclusion and last-mile banking. IPPB has achieved profitability and aims to expand credit access through partnerships with various banks, offering a range of loan products.

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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