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16 Dec, 2025 India debates GI use for Valsad Hapus mango The Alphonso or Hapus mango from the Konkan belt received its GI status in 2018. Growers became concerned after learning that Navsari Agricultural University and Gandhinagar University had applied for the same recognition for Valsad Hapus under the One District One Product initiative in 2023. NCP SP MLA Rohit Pawar stated on X that "there is a threat to the recognition of Konkan Hapus" and noted that the mango supports livelihoods across the region. Pawar wrote that "Hapus from Konkan is in demand across the world, and the farmers here have protected it with great effort. Hapus is their livelihood. The largest economic turnover in Konkan happens through Hapus mangoes." Source: https://www.freshplaza.com/
16 Dec, 2025 India's exports to US up 22.6% to USD 7 billion in November After recording negative growth for two consecutive months, India's merchandise exports to the US rose 22.61 per cent to USD 6.98 billion in November despite steep 50 per cent tariffs on domestic goods, according to commerce ministry data. Imports during the month grew 38.29 per cent to USD 5.25 billion, the data showed. During the April-November period of this fiscal year, the country's exports to the US increased 11.38 per cent to USD 59.04 billion, while imports rose 13.49 per cent to USD 35.4 billion. Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
16 Dec, 2025 Russia and India are defining the drivers for the future of trade At the Indian-Russian trade forum held on 5 December and following the meeting between the leaders of the two countries, agreements were signed confirming India and Russia's intentions to develop bilateral trade, transport links and infrastructure. The key projects are the North-South and East Maritime Corridors (Vladivostok-Chennai). It is planned that bilateral trade will reach $100 billion by 2030, which will mean more than 40% growth compared to current figures. The significance of this meet . Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
16 Dec, 2025 Sugar output up 28% at 7.8 mln tons until Dec 15, says coop mills’ federation India’s sugar production has surged 28.33 per cent this season to 7.79 million tonnes (mt), so far, with Maharashtra seen maximum surge due to an early start of crushing as well as higher recovery. However, millers fear that the higher production could also result in cane arrear as the minimum selling price (MSP) of sugar is yet to be revised despite persisted demand. The National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Ltd (NFCSF), the industry body of cooperatives in sugar sector, has said that ex-mill sugar prices have dropped by nearly Rs 230 per quintal since the season began from October 1, and now hovering around Rs 3,770 per quintal. Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/
16 Dec, 2025 India proposes preferential trade agreement with Mexico to deal with high tariffs India is seeking a preferential trade agreement with Mexico. This move aims to help Indian exporters facing significant import tariffs. Mexico has imposed these duties on goods from countries without free trade pacts. Talks are underway to find a swift solution. This agreement could offer concessions for both nations' supply chains and export interests. Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
16 Dec, 2025 India opens Global Potato Summit 2025 in Greater Noida The Global Potato Summit 2025 opened at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida with the participation of representatives from government, research institutions, industry, and farming organisations. The inauguration was attended by Shri Shyam Singh Rana, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of Haryana, along with officials from APEDA, industry representatives, and international delegates. During the opening address, Shri Rana referred to India's position in the global potato sector and Haryana's focus on scientific cultivation practices, storage infrastructure, and mechanisation at the farm level. He also addressed topics including sustainable agriculture, climate-smart cultivation, seed development, and coordination between industry and government bodies. Source: https://www.freshplaza.com/
16 Dec, 2025 India’s edible oil imports down 28% in November from a year ago India’s vegetable oil imports dropped by 11 per cent in November month-on-month and 28 per cent from a year ago as shipments of refined, bleached and deodrised (RBD) palm oil plunged to 3,500 tonnes, data from the Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) showed. Imports of crude sunflower and degummed soybean oils also declined in November, while those of crude palm oil increased. Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/
16 Dec, 2025 Jammu and Kashmir named apple cluster under Operation Greens India's Ministry of Food Processing Industries has designated Jammu and Kashmir as an apple production cluster under the central Operation Greens programme. The cluster includes the districts of Baramulla, Shopian, Kupwara, Anantnag, Kulgam, Badgam, and Pulwama, according to a Lok Sabha reply dated December 11, 2025. Operation Greens is implemented across all states and union territories to strengthen value chains for selected fruits and vegetables. Production clusters are identified in consultation with state horticulture departments and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, with apples in Jammu and Kashmir now formally included. Source: https://www.freshplaza.com/
16 Dec, 2025 US trade deal in final lap: Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal India and the US are nearing a framework trade deal. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated that further formal discussions may not be needed. Negotiations with the European Union on a free trade agreement have entered a difficult phase. India and the EU are working to resolve differences, including the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
16 Dec, 2025 India, EU trying to narrow differences on trade pact; difficult issues on table: Commerce Secy Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Monday said the negotiations between India and the 27-nation bloc EU have entered the "most difficult" stage, and both sides are engaged to bridge the differences and close the talks soon. He said that the European Union's (EU) carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) is on the discussion table. "We are in the most difficult stage, most difficult issues are on the table...we are trying to ease that out wherever we are finding a fine balance. There is a set of issues on the table...CBAM is definitely on the table," he told reporters here. Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
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