Cochin SEZ

14/08/2026

As part of the Independence Day Celebration 2026, the Office of the Development Commissioner, Cochin Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) conducted Elocution, Essay Writing and Poster Making Competitions for the students of Classes XI & XII at Government Higher Secondary School, Vennala.

The competitions provided an opportunity for students to showcase their talent, creativity, confidence and patriotic spirit. Prizes and certificates will be awarded to the winners in recognition of their outstanding performance and enthusiastic participation.

Heartfelt appreciation to the students, teachers and officials for their valuable support in making the programme a success.

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13/08/2026

Cochin SEZ Organized an Interactive Session with SEZ Units on the Procedures to be Followed for Sub-Contracting

13/08/2026

India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) have signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for negotiations towards a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), marking an important step towards strengthening trade and economic engagement between India and the SACU Member States.

The PTA negotiations will cover eight important chapters, including trade in goods and market access for goods, rules of origin and origin procedures, customs procedures and trade facilitation, trade remedies, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical barriers to trade, dispute settlement, and legal and horizontal provisions. The signing lays the foundation for negotiations towards a balanced, mutually beneficial and development-oriented PTA.

Read more: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2298681®=48&lang=1&fg

Press Information Bureau India

12/08/2026

10/08/2026

Over the past decade, GeM has transformed the way public procurement is undertaken in India by bringing buyers and sellers onto a single digital platform. Its growing scale reflects increasing participation across the public procurement ecosystem.

Read more:https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2296138®=48&lang=1

Press Information Bureau India

07/08/2026

28/07/2026

India and Denmark continue to strengthen their trade partnership through a diverse and competitive export basket. Expanding opportunities across manufacturing, engineering, textiles, and agricultural products are supporting greater market access for Indian exporters and contributing to stronger bilateral trade and economic cooperation.

Press Information Bureau India