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Amazon India is partnering with IIT Roorkee to create new packaging materials. These will be made from agricultural waste, offering a sustainable alternative to wood pulp and plastic. The project aims to develop lightweight, strong, and compostable mailers. This initiative could also benefit farmers by creating a market for their crop residues.
India and the US have reached a trade agreement, with the US reducing tariffs on Indian goods in exchange for India halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers. While details are scarce, India is unlikely to open its agricultural market to US corn and soybeans due to its ban on GM crops and protection of small farmers.
India has finalized a trade agreement with the United States after a year of negotiations, securing favorable tariff treatment for its exporters. The pact aims to boost Indian businesses, including MSMEs and farmers, by expanding market access in the US while protecting sensitive sectors.