AN OLD CUSTOM GAINS POPULARITY Areca nut is the seed of Areca Palm, which grows in much of the tropical Pacific, Asia, and parts of east Africa. Areca Palm is the source of common chewing nut, commonly referred to as ‘betel nut’, it is often chewed wrapped in betel leaves. Chewing of betel leaves with betel nuts is a popular custom in many Asian and Oceanic countries including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and more. It works as a mild stimulant, when ch
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<strong>AN OLD CUSTOM GAINS POPULARITY</strong>
Areca nut is the seed of Areca Palm, which grows in much of the tropical Pacific, Asia, and parts of east Africa. Areca Palm is the source of common chewing nut, commonly referred to as ‘betel nut’, it is often chewed wrapped in betel leaves. Chewing of betel leaves with betel nuts is a popular custom in many Asian and Oceanic countries including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and more. It works as a mild stimulant, when chewed with betel leaf, causing a mild hot sensation in the body and slightly heightened alertness, with varying effect from person to person. It’s rather a drupe, commercially available in dried, cured and fresh forms. Chewing of betel leaf with the nut has a relatively mild effect that could be compared to drinking a cup of coffee.
<strong>CENTURIES OLD TRADITION AS A MODERN CULTURE</strong>
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HISTORIC PRESENCE: Manufacturing
of Leather products has a presence in the Indian Subcontinent since times
immemorial. Ancient civilizations used leather products like bags, harnesses, armors,
scabbards, boots, and sandals etc. Patrons often hired artisans to manufacture
leather products meeting their specific demands.
EVOLUTION:
The Indian
leather segment has undergone a sea of change post liberalization. Innumerable
opportunities have opened u
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HISTORIC PRESENCE:
Manufacturing
of Leather products has a presence in the Indian Subcontinent since times
immemorial. Ancient civilizations used leather products like bags, harnesses, armors,
scabbards, boots, and sandals etc. Patrons often hired artisans to manufacture
leather products meeting their specific demands.
EVOLUTION:
The Indian
leather segment has undergone a sea of change post liberaliza
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Coir is a natural fiber procured from coconut. The fiber withstands water for a long duration. The natural fiber is used to make ropes and mats that come handy in various ways. Conserving soil can be considered one of the most important of these, by stopping erosion of soil on the river banks. The advantages of coir are recognized worldwide today, and it is in great demand across the globe. Coir is a renewable natural material produced at low cost with abundant availability in India. The industry, which was confined to Kerala in India, has now spread to other states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa etc. over the years on account of various development and promotional programs. Asia – Pacific region produces 86% of the coconut in the world. Only a handful of the 15 producing countries in the region are known to be coir producers. India is the largest producer and exporter of coir and coir products. Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philipp
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The Indian pharma industry has traveled long. From being almost non-existent before 70s, the industry today meets 95 % of the domestic demand in medical sector in terms of prescription drugs, diagnostics, as well as surgical equipments. Indian pharmaceuticals industry holds its claim to being the third largest globally by volume, with aims to lead India’s manufacturing sector. It currently tops the chart amongst India’s science-based industries with wide ranging capabilities in the complex field of drug manufacture and technology. The pioneers in country’s medical sector have been providing healthcare products since 1903, which exist today as government-owned drug manufacturers. Pharmaceuticals were imported till early 60s in fully formulated form or in bulk. The country went through severe shortage of foreign exchange in mid 70’s, and government introduced high import duties as well as restrictive import license policy as a consequence. As a result, country’s phar
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The Indian pharma industry has traveled long. From being almost non-existent before 70s, the industry today meets 95 % of the domestic demand in medical sector in terms of prescription drugs, diagnostics, as well as surgical equipments. Indian pharmaceuticals industry holds its claim to being the third largest globally by volume, with aims to lead India’s manufacturing sector. It currently tops the chart amongst
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