GST reforms
The new GST reforms in Sikkim aim to lower tax burdens on essential goods and services, enhancing competitiveness and stimulating growth in key sectors such as tourism, pharmaceuticals, and food processing. With reduced GST rates, the tourism sector is expected to thrive, creating more jobs and attracting more visitors. The
World Food India 2025
World Food India 2025, organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, will take place from September 25-28, 2025, in New Delhi. The event aims to position India as a 'Global Food Hub' with participation from over 90 countries and 2,000 exhibitors. It will feature high-level discussions,
World Food India 2025
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries will host the fourth edition of World Food India (WFI) 2025 from September 25-28 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event aims to position India as a global hub for food innovation and sustainability, featuring over 1,700 exhibitors and participation from more than
GST reforms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article by Union Minister Chirag Paswan discussing the latest GST reforms, highlighting their role in enhancing the Ease of Living, Doing Business, and Investing. The reforms lower rates on everyday foods and packaging, making groceries more affordable, supporting MSMEs, aiding farmers, and improving India&
World Food India
The 4th edition of World Food India (WFI) 2025 will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, the event aims to position India as the 'Food Hub of the World' and
GST reforms
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) hosted a roundtable with leading CEOs from the food processing sector, where industry leaders pledged to pass on GST benefits to consumers. The discussions centered on the Next-Generation GST Reforms, which simplify the tax structure to
GST Overhaul
The GST Council has announced a significant overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure, reducing rates for staple foods to tax-free and processed foods to 5%. This change, effective from September 22, 2025, aims to simplify the tax system, lower food prices, boost demand, and support the food
PLISFPI
The Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) has significantly boosted India's food processing sector, providing ₹1,726 crore in incentives, increasing processing capacity by 35 lakh MT, and generating approximately 3.39 lakh jobs. Since 2019-20, processed food exports have grown at a CAGR of
Food Processing
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has supported the establishment of 1.44 lakh micro food processing units under the PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, along with other initiatives like PMKSY and PLISFPI. These schemes provide financial and technical assistance to boost the MSME sector
World Food India 2025
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries organized a Roundtable with foreign mission heads in New Delhi to discuss international participation in World Food India 2025, scheduled for September 25-28, 2025. The event aims to showcase India's food processing sector and foster global collaborations. Key officials from 51 countries
PMKSY
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has approved ₹8,853 crore in grants for 1,601 projects under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). Since January 2024, 52 new projects have been sanctioned, focusing on food safety infrastructure and cold chain interventions to reduce wastage in fruits, dairy, and
Food Processing
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has approved over 1.4 lakh food processing projects under various schemes to enhance food processing infrastructure and support rural economies. Key initiatives include the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI), and the Pradhan