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2 days ago
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- The Print
Indian millers, exporters optimistic as Bangladesh plans to import 9 lakh tonne rice: Stakeholders
'Of the total import plan, 4 lakh tonnes will be procured directly by the Bangladesh government through international tenders, while another 5 lakh tonnes will be imported by private traders of the neighbouring country. The decision comes earlier than usual, amid fear of crop loss due to heavy rain that could impact Bangladesh's Amon paddy currently being sown,' Ricevilla Foods CEO Suraj Agarwal told PTI. With India accounting for 46 per cent of global rice exports, the country is expected to 'emerge as the primary beneficiary of the move for its proximity, availability, and competitive pricing', they said. Kolkata, Jul 20 (PTI) Indian rice millers and exporters are upbeat about Bangladesh's 'plan to import 9 lakh tonnes of rice', anticipating a boost in demand and better prices for the cereal, stakeholders said on Sunday. Jai Baba Bakreswar Rice Mill Director Rahul Agarwal said the rice industry in the country, especially in Bengal, is well-positioned to benefit from the proposed plan by the Bangladesh authorities, and he did not foresee any diplomatic hurdle amid India's curbs on the import of garments and jute through the Petrapole border. 'At least 30-40 per cent of the private imports will likely be sourced from Bengal mills and traders. Bengal mills will also participate in the government tenders for 4 lakh tonnes. States like Bengal, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Bihar will benefit the most,' he said. Popular Indian rice varieties such as 'Swarna', 'Ratna', 'Miniket', and 'Sona Masoori' are expected to see price gains in both West Bengal and southern India amid the anticipated demand surge, he said. Prices of 'Swarna Mansoori' parboiled rice, now at Rs 29 per kg (ex-mill), may rise to Rs 31-32, while 'Miniket' variety currently being sold at Rs 41-42, could touch Rs 45 per kg in the coming weeks, Suraj Agarwal said. Bangladesh's early import plan reflects 'precautionary steps ahead of possible floods during the Amon season', the stakeholders said. The Bangladesh government has already procured 3.76 lakh tonnes of Boro paddy and 9.50 lakh tonnes of rice against a target of 14 lakh tonnes, with procurement set to conclude by mid-August, according to reports. From August, Bangladesh proposed to expand its food-friendly programme to 55 lakh families, providing 30 kg of rice per month at Tk 15 per kg during August, September, October, November, February, and March, the reports suggested. Exporters believe the development will further strengthen 'India's position as Bangladesh's key rice supplier while firming up prices for low-to-medium rice varieties in the domestic market'. Visakhapatnam and Paradip ports are major ones for rice exports. PTI BSM BDC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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3 days ago
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Indian millers, rice exporters eye windfall as Bangladesh plans to import 9 lakh tonnes
Indian rice millers and exporters are upbeat about Bangladesh's 'plan to import 9 lakh tonnes of rice', anticipating a boost in demand and better prices for the cereal, stakeholders said on Sunday. read more Indian rice exporters and millers are optimistic about a rise in demand and better prices following Bangladesh's plan to import nine lakh tonnes of rice, industry stakeholders said on Sunday. India, which accounts for 46% of global rice exports, is likely to be the biggest beneficiary of the move due to its proximity, consistent supply, and competitive pricing. According to exporters, Bangladesh will import four lakh tonnes through government tenders and another five lakh tonnes via private traders. The early import plan comes amid concerns over crop losses from heavy rainfall affecting the Amon paddy season. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Of the total import plan, 4 lakh tonnes will be procured directly by the Bangladesh government through international tenders, while another 5 lakh tonnes will be imported by private traders of the neighbouring country. The decision comes earlier than usual, amid fear of crop loss due to heavy rain that could impact Bangladesh's Amon paddy currently being sown,' Ricevilla Foods CEO Suraj Agarwal told PTI. Jai Baba Bakreswar Rice Mill Director Rahul Agarwal said the rice industry in the country, especially in Bengal, is well-positioned to benefit from the proposed plan by the Bangladesh authorities, and he did not foresee any diplomatic hurdle amid India's curbs on the import of garments and jute through the Petrapole border. 'At least 30-40 per cent of the private imports will likely be sourced from Bengal mills and traders. Bengal mills will also participate in the government tenders for 4 lakh tonnes. States like Bengal, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Bihar will benefit the most,' he said. Popular Indian rice varieties such as 'Swarna', 'Ratna', 'Miniket', and 'Sona Masoori' are expected to see price gains in both West Bengal and southern India amid the anticipated demand surge, he said. Prices of 'Swarna Mansoori' parboiled rice, now at Rs 29 per kg (ex-mill), may rise to Rs 31-32, while 'Miniket' variety currently being sold at Rs 41-42, could touch Rs 45 per kg in the coming weeks, Suraj Agarwal said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Bangladesh's early import plan reflects 'precautionary steps ahead of possible floods during the Amon season', the stakeholders said. Bangladesh has already procured 3.76 lakh tonnes of Boro paddy and 9.5 lakh tonnes of rice out of a 14 lakh tonne target, with procurement expected to conclude by mid-August. From next month, the country plans to expand its food-friendly programme to cover 55 lakh families, offering 30 kg of rice per month at Tk 15 per kg. Exporters believe the development will further strengthen 'India's position as Bangladesh's key rice supplier while firming up prices for low-to-medium rice varieties in the domestic market'. Visakhapatnam and Paradip ports are major ones for rice exports. With inputs from agencies
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Indian exporters optimistic as Bangladesh plans to import 9 lakh tonne rice
Indian rice millers and exporters are upbeat about Bangladesh's "plan to import 9 lakh tonnes of rice", anticipating a boost in demand and better prices for the cereal, stakeholders said on Sunday. With India accounting for 46 per cent of global rice exports, the country is expected to "emerge as the primary beneficiary of the move for its proximity, availability, and competitive pricing", they said. "Of the total import plan, 4 lakh tonnes will be procured directly by the Bangladesh government through international tenders, while another 5 lakh tonnes will be imported by private traders of the neighbouring country. The decision comes earlier than usual, amid fear of crop loss due to heavy rain that could impact Bangladesh's Amon paddy currently being sown," Ricevilla Foods CEO Suraj Agarwal told PTI. Jai Baba Bakreswar Rice Mill Director Rahul Agarwal said the rice industry in the country, especially in Bengal, is well-positioned to benefit from the proposed plan by the Bangladesh authorities, and he did not foresee any diplomatic hurdle amid India's curbs on the import of garments and jute through the Petrapole border. "At least 30-40 per cent of the private imports will likely be sourced from Bengal mills and traders. Bengal mills will also participate in the government tenders for 4 lakh tonnes. States like Bengal, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Bihar will benefit the most," he said. Popular Indian rice varieties such as 'Swarna', 'Ratna', 'Miniket', and 'Sona Masoori' are expected to see price gains in both West Bengal and southern India amid the anticipated demand surge, he said. Prices of 'Swarna Mansoori' parboiled rice, now at Rs 29 per kg (ex-mill), may rise to Rs 31-32, while 'Miniket' variety currently being sold at Rs 41-42, could touch Rs 45 per kg in the coming weeks, Suraj Agarwal said. Bangladesh's early import plan reflects "precautionary steps ahead of possible floods during the Amon season", the stakeholders said. The Bangladesh government has already procured 3.76 lakh tonnes of Boro paddy and 9.50 lakh tonnes of rice against a target of 14 lakh tonnes, with procurement set to conclude by mid-August, according to reports. From August, Bangladesh proposed to expand its food-friendly programme to 55 lakh families, providing 30 kg of rice per month at Tk 15 per kg during August, September, October, November, February, and March, the reports suggested. Exporters believe the development will further strengthen "India's position as Bangladesh's key rice supplier while firming up prices for low-to-medium rice varieties in the domestic market". Visakhapatnam and Paradip ports are major ones for rice exports. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Healthcare Gets Its ESG Scorecard: New Framework to Guide Sustainable Investing in India's $596 Billion Sector
New Delhi: India's rapidly expanding healthcare and pharmaceutical sector has taken a decisive step toward sustainability and ethical investment with the launch of its first dedicated ESG framework. Developed by Aspire Impact in collaboration with Aspire Circle, the framework was unveiled in New Delhi and co-authored by 15 leading figures from across the healthcare value chain — including Fortis, Apollo, Cipla, Zydus, Sun Pharma, Redcliffe Labs, Quadria Capital, HealthQuad, and Tata Capital Healthcare Fund. Titled Healthcare: An ESG Performance Framework, the publication is part of Aspire's Capgemini-supported Impact Future Project and offers a structured roadmap for evaluating ESG performance in a sector expected to reach USD 596 billion by 2025. Despite its scale and critical role in public health, India's healthcare sector comprises only 6 percent of the market capitalization of the top 1,000 NSE-listed companies, highlighting an urgent need for standardized ESG benchmarks to guide responsible investment. Its a dual-rating system that separately assesses ESG risks and opportunities. It introduces 80 sector-agnostic and 27 sector-specific indicators to help stakeholders measure everything from biomedical waste management and antimicrobial resistance to green hospital infrastructure, ethical supply chains, and digital health adoption. The framework also features impact-oriented metrics such as WHO medicine prequalification, access to government health schemes, and AMR management systems. Amit Bhatia, Founder of Aspire Impact and Aspire Circle, described the framework as a catalyst for change in a sector that now needs to move beyond compliance. 'India's $310 billion healthcare and pharma sector can lead the world not just in treating illnesses, but in addressing social and environmental risks. Our ESG framework introduces measurable, comparable benchmarks that enable ethical, inclusive, and future-ready growth,' he said. From an investment perspective, the launch marks a shift toward data-driven ESG evaluation that goes beyond narrative sustainability claims. 'For investors and operators alike, this framework fills a critical gap. It empowers the entire ecosystem to act with greater confidence and accountability,' said Rahul Agarwal, Partner, HealthQuad. Anurag Pratap, CSR Leader,Capgemini India's emphasising the framework also has a wider societal impact,said, 'India's healthcare sector is growing rapidly, but growth without responsibility is a missed opportunity. This framework brings clarity to ESG efforts and enables institutions to align patient care with climate action, equitable access, and long-term resilience.' The framework is the third in a 12-part series released by Aspire Impact, with earlier reports focusing on core ESG KPIs and the financial services sector. Aspire also announced plans to launch IKOOWorld, a digital platform aimed at enabling both self-guided and assured ESG assessments. As India's healthcare ecosystem continues to digitise, scale, and diversify, this new ESG framework is expected to play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable healthcare investment , offering both accountability and ambition in equal measure.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tata Communications Transformation Services Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Global Telecom Managed Services Company of the Year Award
The recognition underscores TCTS's innovation-led approach, AI-powered automation, and customer-centric service delivery across global telecom networks. SAN ANTONIO, June 24, 2025 /CNW/ -- Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Tata Communications Transformation Services (TCTS) has been awarded the 2025 Global Telecom Managed Services Company of the Year Award for its outstanding achievements in innovation, digital transformation, and customer-centric service delivery. This recognition highlights TCTS' consistent leadership in driving measurable outcomes, strengthening its market position, and delivering automation-powered network transformation in a complex and evolving landscape. Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: visionary innovation and customer impact. TCTS excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to align strategic initiatives with emerging telecom demands while executing them with efficiency, scale, and AI-enabled agility. "TCTS has successfully developed an end-to-end AI-powered automation architecture that transforms network design, integration, and orchestration for telecom customers," said Rahul Agarwal, Associate Director - ICT at Frost & Sullivan. "The company's proprietary Neo Automata™ suite integrates across multi-vendor environments, enabling predictive, and closed loop incident resolution—all through a unified, single-pane experience. These strategic differentiators have helped TCTS lead the charge toward intelligent networking solutions." Guided by a forward-looking growth strategy rooted in customer co-creation, automation, and workforce empowerment, TCTS continues to lead the transformation of global telecom networks. Its sustained investments in proprietary platform, Neo Automata™ and its cloud-native Multi-Domain Service Orchestrator offering, have enabled the company to deliver seamless, scalable, and intelligent services across diverse technology environments. These innovations directly address the critical need to reduce turnaround time, eliminate service silos, and streamline last-mile deployments. Innovation remains at the core of TCTS's operating model. Its automation factories—covering network operations, wireless, fiber, design, and enterprise integration—enable comprehensive AI/ML-driven transformation from design to delivery. Through an AI/ML-first approach embedded in every organizational layer, TCTS has significantly improved the quality, accuracy, and speed of customer solutions. "This recognition from Frost & Sullivan affirms that even in a crowded and fast-evolving market, a telecom-native company — grounded in execution, powered by automation, and focused on outcomes — can lead from the front," said Agnel Navin, CEO, TCTS. "At TCTS, we na9vigate across technologies, vendors, and geographies, but remain firmly anchored to a single, unwavering belief: transformation only matters when it delivers real, measurable results. I'm immensely proud of our teams who live this belief every day — delivering with consistency and integrity. This honour is a tribute to their dedication." TCTS' unwavering focus on customer experience and delivery excellence further reinforces its leadership in the market. The company's tiered training ecosystem and investments in advanced telecom labs empower employees with next-generation capabilities in 5G, SD-WAN, AI/ML, and network virtualization. As a result, TCTS has consistently maintained high scores on customer experience indices while driving superior operational outcomes for its clients. Its collaborative work style, rigorous project governance, and emphasis on responsiveness have earned client trust across complex transformation engagements. Frost & Sullivan commends TCTS for setting a benchmark in strategy execution, digital leadership, and customer engagement. The company's automation-first mindset, innovation pipeline, and people-first culture are actively reshaping the future of the telecommunications landscape. Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Company of the Year Award to an enterprise that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in market share, customer satisfaction, and competitive positioning. The award celebrates visionary organizations that are redefining their industries through excellence in innovation and sustainable growth. Frost & Sullivan Best Practices awards recognize companies in regional and global markets for demonstrating excellence in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Analysts benchmark market participants through in-depth interviews, research, and comparative performance analysis to identify industry-leading best practices. About Frost & Sullivan For six decades, Frost & Sullivan has been world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders, and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion. Contact: Tarini SinghE: About Tata Communications Transformation Services A 100% subsidiary of Tata Communications, Tata Communications Transformation Services (TCTS) is a leading global provider of network transformation and modernization solutions and services. TCTS enables communication service providers to navigate the multi-domain, multi-technology landscape with a portfolio of offerings that span across: Core connectivity, 5G and mobility, telco cloud and virtualization, network security and unified communications and collaboration. The company's AI-driven network automation approach brings together people, processes and possibilities that have a lasting impact on the network management lifecycle. 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