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29 Aug, 2025 News Image Bangladesh to import more rice as domestic prices soar.
With domestic prices for rice at an all-time high, Bangladesh is expected to increase its imports in 2025-26, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. Imports are estimated at 1.2 million tonnes, up 100% from the initial estimate and up from the 1.1 million tonnes imported in 2024-25.
 Source:  world-grain.com
29 Aug, 2025 News Image Finland President speaks to PM, discusses ties, India-EU FTA.
With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stating that Europe could soon host talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Finland President Alexander Stubb on Tuesday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and shared his assessment on the recent meetings held between European leaders on the Russia-Ukraine war. This also comes days ahead of PM Modi’s likely meeting with President Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in China’s Tianjin. During the call, the two leaders also discussed bilateral ties and the conclusion of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), as per a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
 Source:  indianexpress.com
29 Aug, 2025 News Image India hopeful of resuming BTA talks with US soon; tariffs key.
India is hopeful of resuming negotiations with the US on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), officials said Thursday, adding that resolving the issue relating to the steep 50% tariffs on Indian goods will be key to striking the deal. The government is considering support measures for exporters, including speedy roll out of the export promotion mission and a possible restoration of some old schemes.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
29 Aug, 2025 News Image Impact of US tariffs will be short-term: Commerce Ministry.
The Commerce Ministry on Thursday acknowledged that fact that 50 per cent tariff by the US will have an immediate impact on Indian exporters, but said that it will be short-term for sectors including as textiles, chemicals, and machinery. The an official from the ministry said that the long-term effect on overall trade and GDP will remain limited.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
29 Aug, 2025 News Image Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan to visit Karnataka on August 29.
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will be on a day visit to Karnataka on Friday, August 29, where he will participate in several programmes. In the morning, the Union Minister will attend the 110th birth anniversary celebrations of Dr. Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji at Suttur Math, Mysuru. On this occasion, he will take part in a tree plantation programme and interact with devotees. Later, Shri Chouhan will visit Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institutions in Bengaluru. He will first visit the National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (ICAR–NBAIR), where he will participate in a tree plantation activity, view the National Insect Museum and Live Insect Repository, and visit exhibitions showcasing ICAR–NBAIR’s latest technologies in biological pest control.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
29 Aug, 2025 News Image Australia Raises Tariff Concerns With US, Calls For Closer Trade Ties With India.
Australia has openly voiced its opposition to US tariff measures, with the country’s Trade Minister Don Farrell confirming that Canberra has already raised the issue with Washington. Speaking to News18, Farrell said his government firmly rejects tariffs imposed on Australia and India, stressing that free and fair trade must remain the guiding principle. 'We believe in free, fair and open trade. We do not support tariffs, whether they are on Australia or on India. The 10 per cent tariff imposed on Australia is not the right way to proceed. We have communicated this to the US and will continue to press our case,' Farrell said.
 Source:  news18.com
29 Aug, 2025 News Image India And Bhutan Sign MoU on Technical Cooperation in Agriculture and Allied Sectors.
Shri Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India and Mr. Thinley Namgyel, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL), Royal Government of Bhutan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Thimpu to further strengthen cooperation in the fields of agriculture and allied sectors. The signing of MoU represents a significant milestone in the enduring partnership between India and Bhutan, reflecting the two countries’ shared commitment to food security, sustainable farming, and rural prosperity. It will serve as a framework for collaboration in various areas outlined in the MoU including agricultural research and innovation, livestock health and production, post-harvest management, value chain development, and the exchange of knowledge, skills, and expertise.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
29 Aug, 2025 News Image India-EU to hold next round of negotiations for FTA from Sept 8-12.
India and the European Union (EU) are racing to finalise their free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of 2025, with the 13th round of negotiations set for September 8-12, an official said. In the previous round, both sides exchanged offers on goods and services liberalisation.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
29 Aug, 2025 News Image FM Sitharaman assures exporters of full govt support, safeguarding their interests amid US tariffs: FIEO.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday assured an exporters' delegation that the government stands firmly with them in this challenging time and is committed to addressing their concerns, while exploring every possible avenue to safeguard their interests amidst high US tariffs, FIEO said in a statement. The assurance was given to a delegation of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) led by its President S C Ralhan.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
29 Aug, 2025 News Image FM holds inter-ministerial meet on exporters amid US tariffs.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday held an inter-ministerial meeting to discuss possible support measures for exporters to cushion them against the impact of US tariffs, sources said. Senior officials from different ministries including finance, commerce, textiles, MSMEs, chemicals, and fisheries attended the meet, they said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com