Business Standard

Buyer-seller meet in New York to help explore trade opportunities: TPCI

Image

Press Trust of India New Delhi

Trade promotion Council of India (TPCI) on Tuesday said it has organised a buyer-seller meet in New York with a view to help businesses of both the sides to explore trade opportunities.

It said huge trade potential exists between the two countries and such meet provides a platform for businesses of both the sides to explore those opportunities.

The Agricultural and Processed Foods Export Development Council (APEDA) and Indian Tea Association (ITA) joined hands with the TPCI to organise this meet.

"During the meet, on-spot business deal worth USD 5 million was sealed. Over 40 exporters participated. Now, the same delegation will be going to Toronto, Canada. Both these meets will go a long way in positioning value added Indian food products in these markets," TPCI Chairman Mohit Singla said in a statement.

 

Over 100 importers from the US attended the meet in New York.

India's export to the US was worth USD 52.40 billion in 2018-19. The major products exported by India were diamonds, shrimps, petroleum oil and motor vehicles and its parts.

While import from the US was worth USD 35.54 billion in 2018-19 and it includes crude oil, gold, almonds, coal, natural gas, diamonds, machines and equipment.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Aug 27 2019 | 4:05 PM IST

Explore News