Codex recognition: India’s millet standards praised at Rome meet; fresh date, turmeric norms also advanced

India’s global leadership in food safety and standard-setting received a boost at the 88th Executive Committee meeting of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CCEXEC88), with its millet grain standards earning praise at the high-level gathering held in Rome from July 14 to 18.According to an official statement, the international forum acknowledged India’s efforts in spearheading the…

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HDFC Bank first-ever 1:1 bonus issue: Bank announces Rs 5 special dividend; here’s what it means for investors

HDFC Bank on Saturday declared its first-ever bonus issue, approving a 1:1 allotment ratio under which shareholders will receive one fully paid-up equity share of face value Rs 1 for every one equity share held. This marks a historic first for India’s largest private sector lender since its inception.The bank’s board has fixed Wednesday, August…

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