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Iran digital giants, Digikala, Filimo, to expand to regional markets

The regional platforms, whose founders received Iran private sectors Amin al-Zarb award, are looking to dominate regional market as the country makes huge advances in developing startups in a bid to turn into a regional tech hub.

Modern Enterprise

135 years of ‘Assembly of Merchants’ in Iran: top entrepreneurs receive Amin al-Zarb award

Iran private sector commemorated the 135th anniversary of establishment of the first union of Iranian traders, called Assembly of Merchants. At the ceremony, Amin al-Zarb award was given to the best Iranian businessmen and entrepreneurs that have contributed to the national economy.

Iran Chamber

Iran private sector proposes barter trade, more banks to facilitate India trade

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture president has called for barter trade between Tehran and New Delhi in a bid to offset the financial challenges that have heavily affected Irans trade with other countries.

Iran Chamber

Bank Pasargad to open Mumbai branch within 3 months

The breakthrough comes after intensive Iranian-Indian negotiations aimed at unblocking financial transactions betweent the two countries following the restoration of unilateral US sanctions.

Financial Markets

ICCIMA, Confederation of Indian Industry pledge further economic cooperation

The Memorandum of Understanding paves the way to boost Iran-India trade relations as Tehrna is looking more eastward following the US withdrawal from the 2015 international nuclear deal and restoration of economic sanctions.

Trade

Iran private sector calls for specific banking channels to boost India trade

Iran Chamber of Commerce President Shafei is leading a delegation of 30 businessmen in a 3-day visit to India accompanying Foreign Minsiter Mohammad Javad Zarif. Banking relations and Chabahar Port investment are high on the agenda.

Financial Markets

India kickstarts Chabahar Port activities with 70k tons of corn

New Delhi says it will be the first time it operates a port outside its territories. The south-eastern Iranian port of Chabahr is very crucial for India to bypass Pakistan and open its way to Central Asia and Europe.

Trade

Iran to launch international stock market

An advisor to the Iran president says the plan to launch an international stock market has already been okayed by the Central Bank and an exchange regulatory body.

Financial Markets

Iran exports to Iraq worth $11bn annually

Iran has been dominating the market in Iraq as the Baghdad moves forward to rebuild the Arab country. Commodities and energy top Iraqi annual imports.

Trade

Iran private sector eyeballs trade boost in India visit

Iranian oil for India is still crucial as is New Delhi investment in Chabahar Port that adds a further leverage to the countrys regional influence, linking it to Central Asia and Europe. These are will top Iran FM Zarifs agenda in India visit where he is accompanies by a large business delegation.

Trade