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On August 1, India’s Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an above normal rains forecast for the second half (August to September) of the southwest monsoon. Cumulative rainfall as of August 11 was seven percent above the long period average (LPA), with central and southern India receiving 16 percent and 23 percent above normal rainfall respectively.

India is at a crossroads as it seeks to achieve its goals of becoming a top three economy, a significant supplier of value-added products, and a global political leader in the next 20 years. The road India is pursuing will require significant changes and improvements in its legal system, infrastructure, and domestic support policies, especially for agriculture.

On July 15, 2024, the Government of India’s Department of Consumer Affairs, Weights and Measures Unit/Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, published its proposal to amend Rule 3 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.

On August 7, India’s Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) published Office Memorandum L-11/1/2019-Trade (E-11542) granting another three-month extension in the implementation of the integrated veterinary health certificate for import of milk and milk products.

This report provides a list of consultants conducting market research and handling inquiries into Indian agriculture, agribusiness, food retail, food/agricultural economics, and rural affairs.

FAS India, in conjunction with three Delhi-area middle schools, organized interactive student activities to promote the consumption of healthful U.S. food products.

In recent years, India’s exports have demonstrated phenomenal growth – especially to developing countries, which now account for nearly 80 percent of Indian exports.

The “Food Product Approval System” allows for companies to apply online for a no objection certificate or seek product approval for new food product imports.

Indian almond imports during marketing year (MY) 2014/15 are forecast to decline to 58,000 metric tons (MT) (shelled basis) due to higher market prices and the weak rupee.

For calendar year (CY) 2014 and CY 2015, the total cattle population is estimated to grow from 300.6 to 301.1 million head.

Growth in India’s online retailing for food and groceries is a function of the rise in total internet users from 120 million to 213 million in the past year.

The 9th annual edition of Annapoorna World of Food India trade show will be held September 24 to 26, 2014, in Mumbai, India.