Tag: India

UAE-India business meet strengthens economic ties in Ras Al Khaimah

The Brew News Team Jan. 29, 2025

RAS AL KHAIMAH: H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended the UAE-India: Partnership for Enduring Prosperity – Business Meet at the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah. The event brought together key dignitaries, including Uday Samant, Maharashtra’s Cabinet Minister for Industries, and Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul-General […]

India’s French fries revolution: from importer to global exporter

The Brew News Team Jan. 28, 2025

NEW DELHI: India’s rise in the frozen French fry industry is a tale of transformation. Once a major importer, the country has emerged as a leading exporter, shipping 135,877 tonnes in 2023-24. This success stems from contract farming, innovative techniques, and cultivating processing-grade potatoes suited for global markets. Exports have surged, with 106,506 tonnes shipped […]

India opens doors to 100% foreign investment in food and beverage sector

The Brew News Team Jan. 13, 2025

NEW DELHI: In a landmark decision, India now permits 100% foreign investment in the food and beverage sector, allowing full foreign ownership and management of enterprises, announced Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal. “The government will ensure speedy and hassle-free work permits for those setting up or working in foreign-owned food and beverage businesses […]

India to launch two subsidiaries for green energy and sustainability

The Brew News Team Jan. 10, 2025

NEW DELHI: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), a government-backed non-banking financial institution, has announced plans to establish two groundbreaking subsidiaries to accelerate India’s green energy transition. One subsidiary will focus on promoting Green Hydrogen and the manufacturing of renewable energy equipment, supported by foreign currency financing. This initiative aims to strengthen India’s […]

Indian chemical firms charged with fentanyl trafficking conspiracy in US

The Brew News Team Jan. 09, 2025

NEW YORK: Two Indian chemical companies, Athos Chemicals and Raxuter Chemicals, based in Gujarat, are facing fentanyl trafficking charges in the United States. The U.S. Department of Justice announced their indictment on Monday for allegedly supplying precursor chemicals used in the production of the highly addictive opioid fentanyl. Raxuter’s senior executive, Bhavesh Lathiya, 36, was […]

India’s UPI goes global, revolutionising digital payments across continents

The Brew News Team Dec. 04, 2024

India’s UPI offers a highly successful template that can be adapted to different markets and needs. New Delhi: India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), initially launched in 2016, has rapidly evolved into one of the most successful digital payment systems globally. As the world increasingly embraces digital payments, India is extending its UPI system to various […]

Google Maps mishap in India sparks road safety concerns

The Brew News Team Nov. 30, 2024

NEW DELHI: In a shocking accident in India, three men lost their lives after Google Maps allegedly directed them onto an unfinished bridge. The incident occurred as the group, traveling to a wedding, followed GPS instructions without realizing the route led to an incomplete flyover. The car fell 50 feet into river. It wasn’t until […]

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