Dehradun

ITC has strengthened its presence in India’s hospitality sector with the launch of a Welcomhotel property in Dehradun, marking a strategic expansion into one of North India’s fastest-growing urban and tourism hubs. The new hotel reflects ITC’s broader strategy of tapping emerging cities with rising demand for premium accommodation driven by business travel, weddings, and leisure tourism.

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has broadened its regional footprint by opening new offices in Patna, Raipur, and Dehradun, a move aimed at strengthening India’s agri-export ecosystem. This expansion is designed to enhance outreach to farmers, exporters, and agri-entrepreneurs in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Uttarakhand, providing them with better access to global markets. By decentralizing its operations, APEDA seeks to improve export facilitation, ensure greater market linkages, and promote value-added agricultural products.