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Aahar 2013 witnesses a delectable range from Best Foods
MUMBAI: A varied range of food selection from Best Foods was recently displayed at the international food and hospitality fair – “Aahar”. The bi-annual event organized by the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce brings together industry experts and leading players in the food sector to encourage commercial exchange and drive business growth. The event that was held in Bengaluru from September 6th to 8th was attended by 500 participants.
Best Foods Limited, one of the fastest growing and amongst the largest rice companies in India, took this opportunity to put on display their entire range of the highest quality basmati rice and rich flavored ready to eat foods. At their European style stall they also created an “experience zone” where customers could see and taste the food on display.
Best Foods Ltd brings the finest Basmati rice of unmatched quality sourced straight from the foothills of the Himalayas and other prime rice growing areas in India to provide an aromatic culinary experience to the consumers. The company has also ventured into ready to eat segment with the launch of a range of simmer sauces, Indian curries, rice treats and cooking pastes. The extensive product portfolio includes
Seven varieties of Rice-Best Royale Vintage, Best Super Premium, Best Premium, Best Select, Best Special, Best Shahi Pakwan and Best Brown basmati
Ready to Eat Meals -Palak Paneer, Dal Makhni, Rajma Masala and Paneer Butter Masala
Ready to Cook Sauces -Butter Masala, Korma, Roganjosh, Tikka Masala, Madras Curry, Red Pasta sauce and White Pasta Sauce Pastes- Kashmiri, Tandoori and Ginger & Garlic.
The company has created a strong footprint in the country with 17 fully equipped modern rice mills with a capacity to produce 45000 metric tons of processed rice per month. Best Foods is one of the most penetrated brands available in more than 2000 modern retail format (MRF) spread across India in nearly 200 cities. The products are available at outlets such as Reliance, Big Bazaar, MORE, Easy day, Spencers , TOTAL, SPAR, SMART among others. With key growth drivers – quality, consistency and ability to understand consumer preferences, Best Foods today is a well-entrenched player in the India market.
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Rising Bharat Summit 2026 spotlights India’s global ascent
PM Modi keynotes two-day event with ministers, diplomats and icons in New Delhi.
MUMBAI: India didn’t just host a summit, it threw a coming-out party for a nation ready to own the global stage. The News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, held on 27–28 February in New Delhi, emerged as a high-octane platform for ideas, vision and strategic dialogue, uniting national leadership, global policymakers, industry titans, defence strategists and cultural icons under the theme “Strength Within”.
Prime minister Narendra Modi set the tone with a keynote that framed India’s resurgence as a reclaiming of lost potential built over generations. “In previous industrial revolutions, India and the Global South were merely followers,” he said. “But in the era of Artificial Intelligence, India is a partner in decisions and shaping them.” He highlighted the country’s thriving AI startup ecosystem and the recent AI Impact Summit attended by over 100 nations.
Union minister Piyush Goyal (Commerce & Industry) stressed India’s readiness to scale exports and deepen manufacturing, while Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways, I&B, Electronics & IT) positioned technology and infrastructure as twin engines of growth, especially in AI and digital trust. Jyotiraditya Scindia (Communications & North East Development) revealed India’s ambition to lead in 6G through the Bharat 6G Alliance and partnerships with over 30 countries.
Global voices added depth: former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo called India’s development “self-sustaining” and strategically vital; ex-UK Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter asserted India deserves a seat at the great powers’ table; and former US Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez joined ambassadors from Norway, Germany and Sweden in discussions on geopolitical realignment, sustainability and defence preparedness.
Other speakers included veteran investor Ramesh Damani, World Gold Council CEO David Tait, Vianai Systems founder Dr Vishal Sikka, DeepTech Bharat Foundation co-founder Shashi Shekhar Vempati, defence experts Rajesh Kumar Singh, Sunil Ambekar, Patrick McGee, Tom Cooper and Adrian Fontanellaz, plus cultural and sporting icons Kangana Ranaut, Saina Nehwal, PR Sreejesh, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mithali Raj, Anil Kapoor and Yami Gautam.
The summit was supported by Jio Financial Services (Presenting Partner), Phonepe and DS Group (Co-Presenting Partners), Pernod Ricard India and Kia Seltos (Powered By & Driven By), state governments of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand (State Partners), and associate partners including NSE, M3M Foundation and Reliance Industries.
Broadcast live across News18 Network, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz, the event reinforced India’s image as a confident democracy and emerging global power proving that when strength comes from within, the world can’t help but watch.
