India dispatches 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to drought-hit Malawi

March 9, 2026 2:02 PM

India dispatches 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to drought-hit Malawi

India has dispatched a consignment of 1,000 metric tons of rice to Malawi following the drought caused by the El Nino effect, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement. On a post on X Jaiswal highlighted "India–Malawi partnership for food security. To support Malawi’s efforts towards food security following the drought caused by the El Niño effect, India has dispatched a humanitarian consignment of 1,000 metric tons of rice from the Nhava Sheva Port to the people of Malawi. A re...

FICCI forecasts 7% annual GDP growth for India in 2024-25

September 16, 2024 5:54 PM

FICCI forecasts 7% annual GDP growth for India in 2024-25

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) has forecasted a 7.0% annual median GDP growth for India in the fiscal year 2024-25, according to its latest Economic Outlook Survey. "Despite persisting headwinds, India's economic growth remains resilient, and the nation remains amongst fastest growing economies in the world," the Survey states. The report predicts a 3.7% growth in agriculture and allied activities for 2024-25, a significant improvement from the 1.4% growth...