Indian Natural Rubber sector registers growth in last fiscal

Kottayam: The Rubber Board announced that the Indian natural rubber (NR) sector registered a growth of 8.3 per cent in production and 9.0 per cent in consumption in 2022-23 over the previous year. Rubber production increased to 839,000 tonnes in 2022-23 from 775,000 tonnes in 2021-22. Meanwhile, consumption increased from 1238,000 tonnes in 2021-22 to 1350,000 tonnes in 2022-23.

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Industries Dept inks MoU with ONDC to expand market outreach

Trivandrum: Giving a digital thrust to the industries sector, the Kerala Department of Industries and Commerce today signed an MoU with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), launched by the Central government’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, to increase business opportunities in various sectors by facilitating digital transformation.

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CIAL announces direct flights to Ho Chi Minh City

Kochi: Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has announced a direct flight service to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, starting from 12th August 2023. The new services will be operated by VIETJET offering the passengers a state-of-the-art aircraft with an experienced crew ensuring a comfortable and stress-free journey. The new flights will be operated four days a week, on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

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