Union Budget 2026-27 Proposes Incentives for Cooperatives

The Union Budget for 2026-27, presented by the Finance Minister of India, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, includes several incentives for primary cooperative societies. These incentives involve tax deductions for the supply of cattle feed and cotton seed, inter-cooperative society dividend income, and a temporary exemption for dividends received by national cooperative federations. These measures aim to bolster support for cooperatives within the country.

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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