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Bihar’s GI-tagged Mithila Makhana expands global footprint, exports cross 7,000 tonnesUnion Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the international success of Bihar's GI-tagged Mithila Makhana in a recent post. The product's popu...
Sharad Navratri Fasting Calendar 2026: Which Days to Fast and Should You Choose Ashtami or Navami?Sharad Navratri 2026: Sharad Navratri begins on Sunday, October 11, and the nine-day festival is observed through October 19, followed by V...
Navratri Vrat Food List 2026: What Can You Eat? Kuttu, Singhara, Sendha Namak Rules & Puja Samagri ChecklistSharad Navratri 2026 begins on October 11 and continues through October 19, with Vijayadashami on October 20. For devotees observing a vrat...
India exports 1 tonne of Bihar's makhana to GreeceIndia has successfully exported 1 tonne of makhana from Purnea to Greece and 24 tonnes of frozen food products from Sonipat to Canada. Thes...
Nitin Gadkari's ethanol challenge: 'Show me one damaged vehicle'; minister hits back at claims over blended petrol & reveals what farmers gainedNitin Gadkari defended the Centre's ethanol-blending programme at the Bihar Investor Summit 2026, rejecting claims that ethanol-blended pet...
Premji Invest in talks to lead Rs 200-300 crore funding round in Let’s TryThe round, comprising both primary and secondary transactions, is expected to value the Delhi-NCR-based packaged snacks brand at Rs 1,000-1...
The snack twist to India’s three meals a day has a ₹1 lakh crore hidden opportunityIndia's culinary habits are shifting, with a marked preference for convenient and health-conscious snack choices over traditional meals. Th...
India widens export basket: Amrapali mangoes, premium cherries, frozen French fries find new marketsIndia has facilitated fresh agricultural and processed food exports in July. These items found buyers in new overseas markets, widening the...
GI-tagged Mithila Makhana makes first sea shipment from Bihar to AustraliaBihar's GI-tagged Mithila Makhana has been exported to Australia for the first time. This significant shipment of eighteen metric tons dire...
Makhana Board holds first meeting; Rs 476-crore scheme rolled out for development of makhana sectorA significant scheme worth Rs 476.03 crore has been approved for Makhana development. This initiative will span from 2025-26 to 2030-31. Th...
Makhana must grow more and at a lower cost, Agri Minister Shivraj Chouhan saysUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Bihar for the Makhana Festival, advocating for increased production and reduced co...
PM Modi inaugurates interim terminal building at New Civil Enclave of Purnea Airport in BiharPrime Minister Modi inaugurated the New Civil Enclave at Purnea Airport and launched development projects worth Rs 36,000 crore in Bihar. H...
Makhana and machli are a deadly combo: Why fish farming is complementary with growing fox nutsThe Mithila region is known for its makhana, a nutritious seed harvested from ponds, often cultivated alongside fish. The rising demand for...
Makhana prices surge 32% post-budget amid rising global & domestic demandMakhana prices have surged by nearly 32% driven by strong interest from domestic and global buyers. Prices rose from ₹950 per kg to ₹1,250 ...
In Budget 2025, Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath's favourite superfood Makhana gets a big boostFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of a specialized Makhana Board in Bihar to boost the makhana sector. This n...
Makhana is Nikhil Kamath's go-to snack. Weight loss to diabetes control, India's superfood is now becoming global crazeMakhana, or fox nuts, comes from the Euryale ferox plant and is widely grown in Asia. Known for its rich nutrients and traditional medicina...
Nikhil Kamath’s next big bet is makhana - Zerodha founder believes Bihar superfood will create a billion-dollar industryMakhana, or foxnut, is gaining global acclaim as a superfood. Rooted in Indian traditions and predominantly grown in Bihar, which produces ...
India's culinary marvels take center stage at IndusFood 2024!Explore the vibrant world of Indian culinary innovation showcased at IndusFood 2024! From award-winning beetroot vegan lattes to exotic mil...
Demand for 'makhana' products likely to grow 25-40% in next 3 years: Tomar"As per the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), the demand for value-added products of makhana i...
Scheme announced to revolutionise Makhana farming in BiharMakhana, though found in Eastern and Northeastern states, Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan, is mainly cultivated in Bihar.