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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Maharashtra achieves highest agro food exports in financial year 2024-25
N ashik: The state has achieved a 15% increase in its agricultural, processed, and food product exports, hitting an all-time high of Rs47,017 crore in the financial year 2024-25. This significant surge solidifies the state's position as a leading agricultural exporter. While the export volume for the financial year 2024-25 stood at 54.14 lakh tonnes, a slight dip from the 55.79 lakh tonnes recorded in 2023-24 fiscal, the substantial rise in value underscores a highly successful year. This data comes from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), which operates under the Union Commerce Ministry. In the previous fiscal year (2023-24), the state's exports in this segment were around Rs40,898 crore. The state's diverse export portfolio includes a wide array of products such as bananas, grapes, onions, various other fruits, bovine meat, alcoholic beverages, and rice. Breaking down the export values for 2024-25 fiscal, bovine meat led the way at Rs10,300 crore, followed by fresh fruits (including bananas, grapes, and pomegranates) at Rs9,500 crore, and non-basmati rice at Rs6,613 crore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The export of bovine meat increased by 20% — from Rs8,565 crore in 2023-24 to Rs10,300 crore in 2024-25. The export of fresh fruits also registered a 17% rise, from Rs8,100 crore in 2023-24 to Rs9,500 crore in 2024-25. The export of fresh fruits in 2024-25 includes bananas (Rs2,839 crore), grapes (Rs2,781 crore), pomegranates (Rs371 crore), and others (Rs3,405 crore). Interestingly, exports of other fruits increased by 32% to Rs3,405 crore in 2024-25 as against Rs2,566 crore in the previous year. Other exports include pulses at Rs2,100 crore, cereal preparations at Rs2,093.43 crore, jaggery and confectionery at Rs1,620 crore, onions at Rs1,436 crore, and alcoholic beverages at Rs1,353.52 crore. Vice-president of Horticultural Produce Exporters' Association (HPEA) Vikash Singh said the rise in export is because of the incentives being given by the Centre and state in the food sector. "There is huge potential for export of bananas, and govt needs to focus on increasing its export," he said. "The APEDA has been taking measures to boost export of grapes for the past decade, particularly in European countries, and this is showing results. Just like grapes, the APEDA also needs to find new markets to increase the export of onions, particularly in European countries," he added. Singh further said the Centre should also provide green lanes at the JNPT Mumbai for containers of perishable goods for faster clearance. "In 2014, the Centre had made an announcement about a separate green lane for faster clearance for containers of perishable goods, but it is yet to be executed," he said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Jewellery worth Rs 47lakh vanishes from Ganeshpeth home
Nagpur: In a case that has left both investigators and locals baffled, cash and high-value jewellery worth over Rs47 lakh disappeared from a locked cupboard in a Ganeshpeth home without any sign of forced entry. The theft was discovered on June 1 when an elderly couple returned to their home at Shri Laxmi Niwas, Marwadi Chawl, to check their valuables stored in an iron cupboard. What they found shocked them: all the cash and jewellery — including gold, diamonds, and platinum — were gone. "There was no sign of a break-in. The door was intact, the windows secure, the cupboard was locked, and the key was in its usual spot," said a senior police official of Ganeshpeth Police Station, who is heading the investigation. According to the police, the theft occurred sometime between 3pm on May 23 and 5pm on June 1. During this period, the couple's son, Sunny Gupta, 39 — was present in the house. His wife was away in Indore, and his parents left for their native village on May 23 for a family event. They returned to Nagpur on May 30. They learnt about the theft while checking the cupboard on June 1. The stolen items include jewellery and cash valued at Rs47,10,000. A case has been registered against an unknown accused under Section 305 of BNS. Sources said that the police are examining every possibility to look into how this robbery was pulled off. Investigators are checking for fingerprints, examining CCTV footage in the area, and questioning potential witnesses.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Time of India
Op Thunder: Hookah parlours raided at 3 locations, 36 held
Nagpur: In a major crackdown on illegal hookah parlours across the city, the city police raided three locations, arrested 36 individuals and seized material worth Rs1.50 lakh under 'Operation Thunder' which continued on Saturday past midnight. CP Ravinder Singal has also issued a 24-hour ultimatum to all illegal hookah parlours, e-cigarette shops and other illicit operations to cease activities immediately or face severe consequences, including long-term closure, sealing of premises, and seizures. The raids, spearheaded by the anti-narcotics cell under senior inspector Gajanan Gulhane, were executed in collaboration with Sitabuldi and Ambazari police stations. The first raid targeted a café and lounge in Gokulpeth, under Sitabuldi police station jurisdiction, where 28 individuals were caught using hookah. The police seized 14 hookah pots, hookah flavours, cylinders, pipes and other material valued at Rs30,000. The second raid was conducted at a café near Laxmi Bhuvan Chowk, under Ambazari police limits, where six individuals were apprehended. The cops confiscated 15 hookah pots, 13 chillums, 22 pipes, hookah flavours, a laptop and other items, in all worth Rs72,370. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo In the raid at another café near Laxmi Bhuvan Chowk, one of its owners and one worker were detained. Items seized included 17 hookah pots, 33 pipes, hookah flavours, a laptop and other material valued at Rs47,060. CP Singal told The Times of India, "All illegal hookah parlours, shady joints or establishments offering prohibited services or selling banned items like e-cigarettes and flavoured tobacco must shut down within the next 24 hours. If our teams raid these premises after this deadline, they will face severe actions, including long-term closures and sealing of properties. Last week, crime branch teams raided 17 locations across Nagpur in a crackdown on illegal storage, supply and sale of imported e-cigarettes, prohibited flavoured tobacco and other banned substances. The operation, conducted under the guidance of CP and DCP (crime) Rahul Maknikar, led to the seizure of material worth over Rs43 lakh. Offences were registered against 26 individuals across 13 police stations. The Nagpur police have urged citizens to report any illegal hookah parlours, drug sales or consumption, assuring that identity of the informant will be kept confidential. "We are committed to making Nagpur a safer city. Public cooperation is vital in this fight against illegal activities," said a police spokesperson.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Crime Branch Freezes Rs47 Lakh, Issues LOC Against Trader in Rs800 Crore Scam
Nagpur: In a significant development in the Rs800 crore fake businesses scam, the Nagpur crime branch froze Rs47 lakh in the bank accounts of the accused, and secured a Lookout Circular (LOC) against trader Anshul Mishra. Mishra, who was granted ad-interim bail by the court until June 2, is now under intense scrutiny as the police intensify their efforts to unravel the sprawling financial fraud. Police, though, said Mishra could have gone abroad a few days ago. While the police launched a manhunt for two key suspects, Rajesh Shahu and Avinash Shahu, two other accused, Bunty Shahu and Jayesh Shahu, described as masterminds of the syndicate, were shifted to magisterial custody and sent to Nagpur Central Jail. The scam involves a syndicate allegedly operating through 86 companies with 106 bank accounts. The crime branch, led by deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Rahul Maknikar and assistant commissioner of police (ACP) Abhijeet Patil, has been working tirelessly to trace the flow of illicit funds. This week, the investigation team approached the GST office, urging officials to expedite the release of critical details about the companies involved, which could provide further clues. Sources said Bunty and Jayesh played pivotal roles in orchestrating the scam, which allegedly involved online gaming and hawala transactions. Adding to the complexity of the case, the whereabouts of two other suspects, Vinod Tanna and Rizwan Shaikh alias Mamu, remain unknown. Both are believed to hold critical information about the syndicate's illicit activities, particularly to online gaming and hawala networks. The police are leaving no stone unturned to locate these individuals. The authorities suspect a sophisticated network of fraudulent businesses siphoned off massive sums of money. The freezing of Rs47 lakh is seen as a crucial step in disrupting the financial operations of the syndicate, but just the tip of the iceberg. The crime branch is working closely with financial and regulatory authorities to piece together the scam. The issuance of LOC against Mishra ensures he cannot flee the country, keeping the pressure on the accused.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
Woman duped of 4.5L in online fraud
1 2 3 Pune: A 67-year-old woman from Aundh, who wanted a home service from her bank to activate her debit card, lost Rs4.47 lakh to cyber crooks recently. The crooks posed as her bank officials and sent her a link to activate the card. The woman filled in the details in the link, and the crooks siphoned the money from her bank account on May 3. The woman lodged a complaint with the Chatushrungi police on Thursday. An officer from the Chatushrungi police told TOI that the elderly woman wanted to activate her debit card. She was checking the contact number of her bank's home service. On May 3, she searched for a number on the internet and called that number. When the woman told the person on the other end about her issue and requirement for home service from the bank, he connected her with his senior officer. The 'senior officer' assured the woman that he would activate her debit card and told her to follow a process. He sent a link to the woman on her WhatsApp and instructed her to fill in the details. The woman filled in her name, internet user ID, and password and submitted it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sciatica & Back Pain? Try This New Breakthrough Device Glokore Learn More Undo He said that the woman received an OTP, but the person on the other end told her not to share the OTP with anyone. He told her that he would call her again after some time and disconnected the call. The person contacted her again in the evening and asked her about her husband's bank details. While talking to him, she received a message from her bank about the debit of Rs47,000 from her bank account. When the woman asked the person about it, he gave some vague answer and disconnected the call. The woman later found that Rs4 lakh more was debited from her bank account. The officer said the woman then informed her bank and froze her bank account. "She approached the police and lodged a complaint. We have sought the details of the transactions from her bank," the officer said. Pune: A 67-year-old woman from Aundh, who wanted a home service from her bank to activate her debit card, lost Rs4.47 lakh to cyber crooks recently. The crooks posed as her bank officials and sent her a link to activate the card. The woman filled in the details in the link, and the crooks siphoned the money from her bank account on May 3. The woman lodged a complaint with the Chatushrungi police on Thursday. An officer from the Chatushrungi police told TOI that the elderly woman wanted to activate her debit card. She was checking the contact number of her bank's home service. On May 3, she searched for a number on the internet and called that number. When the woman told the person on the other end about her issue and requirement for home service from the bank, he connected her with his senior officer. The 'senior officer' assured the woman that he would activate her debit card and told her to follow a process. He sent a link to the woman on her WhatsApp and instructed her to fill in the details. The woman filled in her name, internet user ID, and password and submitted it. He said that the woman received an OTP, but the person on the other end told her not to share the OTP with anyone. He told her that he would call her again after some time and disconnected the call. The person contacted her again in the evening and asked her about her husband's bank details. While talking to him, she received a message from her bank about the debit of Rs47,000 from her bank account. When the woman asked the person about it, he gave some vague answer and disconnected the call. The woman later found that Rs4 lakh more was debited from her bank account. The officer said the woman then informed her bank and froze her bank account. "She approached the police and lodged a complaint. We have sought the details of the transactions from her bank," the officer said.
