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Dutch Companies Boost Investments in India Agriculture and Cold-Chain Sectors
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CNBC TV18•06-10-2026, 22:47
Dutch Companies Boost Investments in India Agriculture and Cold-Chain Sectors
- •Dutch firms are increasing their presence in India through major investments in agriculture, horticulture, and cold-chain infrastructure.
- •The strategic initiatives aim to significantly reduce food wastage while creating new export opportunities for both nations.
- •Netherlands Minister Silvio Erkens stated that India and the Netherlands are actively deepening cooperation in seeds, innovation, and farm productivity.
- •The proposed India-EU free trade agreement could potentially lower tariffs on agricultural equipment and streamline processed food exports.
Key Questions Answered
Dutch companies are expanding into India's agriculture and horticulture sectors to reduce food wastage and develop new export opportunities.
Both countries are working to deepen their cooperation in key areas such as seeds, technological innovation, and overall farm productivity.
The proposed free trade agreement has the potential to lower tariffs on agricultural equipment and facilitate easier exports of processed food.
