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02 Sep, 2025 News Image Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal holds bilateral meeting with UAE Minister of Foreign Trade to deepen CEPA.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on 29th August 2025 with the objective of further deepening the India–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Both Ministers emphasized the importance of working closely in the current global scenario to strengthen the bilateral economic partnership. Shri Goyal highlighted the resilience and inherent strengths of the Indian economy which have enabled it to surge ahead during challenging times. The Ministers agreed on the importance of working with diverse partners for mutual benefit.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
02 Sep, 2025 News Image Solapur farmers break into global market with first banana export to Oman.
In a significant milestone for India’s smallholder farmers, the Ule Farmers Producer Company (FPC) from Solapur, Maharashtra, has successfully exported its first full-scale banana consignment to Oman. The 20-metric-tonne shipment, facilitated in partnership with agritech platform Vegrow, marks a breakthrough for farmer collectives aspiring to tap international markets.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
02 Sep, 2025 News Image European buyers bought more Indian basmati this year as Pakistan’s was expensive, says Tilda brand owner Ebro.
European buyers purchased more basmati from India this year than from Pakistan, as the latter was $250 a tonne more expensive, according to Graham Carter, Managing Director of Ebro India Pvt Ltd. 'Pakistani basmati was consistently $250-plus more expensive than Indian this year. Two years ago, we had the reverse. India was $200 more expensive than Pakistan,' he told businessline in an online interaction.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
02 Sep, 2025 News Image Indian exporters shift focus to new markets amid US tariff hike.
Indian exporters of rice, tractors, and certain gems and jewellery items have been diversifying beyond the US to other markets even prior to President Donald Trump imposing 50% tariffs effective August 27. Exports to the US of certain gems and jewellery articles fell 20% to $642.9 million in the June quarter from the year before while surging 76% to $1.6 billion to the UAE. Rice exports to the US fell 4.8% in the same period while rising to Bangladesh, the UAE, Togo, and Kenya.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
02 Sep, 2025 News Image Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews nationwide situation of the agriculture sector.
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today held a meeting in New Delhi to review the nationwide status of the agriculture sector. In the high-level meeting, Shri Shivraj Singh reviewed the rainfall situation across various states and held detailed discussions with officials regarding the floods in parts of Punjab and their impact on crops. During the meeting, Shri Shivraj Singh said that the farmers of Punjab, who were affected by floods, should not worry as the Central Government stands firmly with the affected farmers in this hour of natural calamity. He informed that he will visit the flood-affected areas of Punjab soon to take stock of the situation on the ground and personally meet the distressed farmers to ensure all possible assistance.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
02 Sep, 2025 News Image Department of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India calls meeting with Food Secretaries of States/UTs.
The Department Food and Public Distribution, Government of India called a meeting with Food Secretaries of States/UTs and Food Corporation of India (FCI) here today which was chaired by Shri Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary, DFPD, GoI to discuss the arrangements for procurement of Crops in ensuing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2025-26.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
02 Sep, 2025 News Image India FTA boosts business confidence in volatile world, UK Parliament told.
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer on July 24 will slash trade tariffs from 15 per cent to 3 per cent and boost business confidence in an increasingly volatile world, the British Parliament was told on Monday. As members of Parliament returned to the House of Commons in London after the summer recess, UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds tabled a statement to update MPs on the pre-ratification process underway before the trade deal can come into force.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
02 Sep, 2025 News Image Andhra Pradesh targets Rs 30,000-crore investments in food processing, eyes 3 lakh jobs.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to transform the state into a global food-processing hub, setting a target of Rs 30,000 crore in investments and three lakh new jobs under the newly announced AP Food Processing Policy 4.0. Speaking at the India Food Manufacturing Summit in Visakhapatnam, Naidu said the state’s unique strengths in agriculture and aquaculture give it a natural edge. 'Andhra Pradesh contributes 15.6% of India’s fruit production and nearly 32% of seafood exports. With our multi-climatic zones and rich crop diversity, we can become a world leader in food exports,' he said.
 Source:  fnbnews.com
02 Sep, 2025 News Image 'India prepares for export opportunities with new grape varieties'.
India's grape export industry is gearing up for a promising phase with the introduction of several new grape varieties which could expand the country's global grape footprint, says Mr. Rajaram Sangle, Director at fresh produce exporter Sangle Agro Processing Pvt. Ltd. He highlights, 'The 2024-25 export season was among the best in recent years, marked by strong demand in Europe, the Far East, the Middle East, and an encouraging entry into the African market through trials in Kenya.'
 Source:  freshplaza.com
02 Sep, 2025 News Image Procurement target of rice grown in Kharif at 463.5 lakh tonnes.
The Centre has fixed rice procurement target at 463.50 lakh tonnes from paddy crops grown during the current Kharif (summer-sown) season. On Monday, the Department of Food and Public Distribution held a meeting with Food Secretaries of States/UTs and Food Corporation of India (FCI) to discuss the arrangements for procurement of crops in the ensuing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2025-26 starting October.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com