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25 Jul, 2025 News Image PM Modi London visit highlights: Prime Minister leaves for Maldives after concluding U.K. visit.
India and the U.K. on Thursday (July 24, 2025) signed a landmark trade deal to boost two-way trade by eliminating tariffs on cars, textiles, whisky and range of other products as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his U.K. counterpart Keir Starmer firmed up the ‘Vision 2035’ strategy to expand ties in areas of defence, technology, clean energy and migration. Following the Modi-Starmer talks at Chequers, the countryside residence of the British PM, India and the UK also unveiled a defence industrial roadmap for co-development and co-production of key defence products and platforms.
 Source:  thehindu.com
25 Jul, 2025 News Image India and UK Sign Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
India and the United Kingdom have taken a major step in building a stronger economic partnership with the signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) today under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The agreement was signed by Commerce and Industry Minister, Mr. Piyush Goyal and Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Mr. Jonathan Reynolds in the presence of the two Prime Ministers.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
25 Jul, 2025 News Image Higher market access to help boost farm exports.
India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products to the UK are expected to get a significant boost with elimination of tariffs on over 95% of these items under the India–UK comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA). The pact would provide smallholders farmers of the country preferential access to the UK’s $ 63 billion agricultural market.
 Source:  financialexpress.com
24 Jul, 2025 News Image Centre has surplus rice and wheat stocks above buffer norms to control inflation
Centre on Monday, July 22, 2025, announced that the country has surplus stocks of rice and wheat, well above the prescribed buffer norms, and measures are being taken to keep prices stable. According to official data, as of July 1, 2025, India’s food grain reserves are robust, with rice stocks standing at 377.83 lakh metric tonnes against a buffer requirement of 135.40 lakh metric tonnes. Wheat reserves are at 358.78 lakh metric tonnes, while the buffer norm is 275.80 lakh metric tonnes. Together, the total stock of rice and wheat has reached 736.61 lakh metric tonnes, providing a strong cushion for food security.
 Source:  https://krishijagran.com
24 Jul, 2025 News Image India Poised for Record Growth in Pulse Production by 2034: OECD-FAO Outlook
India’s growing pulse output is attributed to proactive government initiatives, including the promotion of high-yielding hybrid seed varieties, increased mechanization, and better price assurance through the Minimum Support Price (MSP) mechanism. While procurement programmes for pulses remain less extensive compared to wheat and rice, both the Central and select state governments continue to scale up procurement operations for pulses.
 Source:  https://www.global-agriculture.com/
24 Jul, 2025 News Image Commerce Ministry highlights key initiatives to boost India's trade and startup ecosystem
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, led by Union Minister Piyush Goyal, has unveiled a series of significant initiatives taken over the past week, aimed at strengthening India's trade ecosystem.Piyush Goyal posted a notable recognition of grassroots entrepreneurship on the social media platform 'X'. The Ministry hosted the One District One Product (ODOP) Awards, presenting 34 awards across three categories.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
24 Jul, 2025 News Image Mango Production Estimated at 228.37 LMT for 2024-25; Govt Strengthens Support for Farmers
Mangoes production in India during 2024-25 is estimated to be 228.37 lakh metric tonnes (LMT), according to the second advance estimate shared by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ramnath Thakur, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on July 22, 2025. In comparison, the production during 2023-24 was 223.98 LMT. The higher production is mainly due to better output of processable mango varieties, particularly in the southern states. To ensure farmers receive fair prices for their produce, especially during times of oversupply, government has been actively implementing the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) under the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA).
 Source:  https://krishijagran.com/
24 Jul, 2025 News Image Gujarat mango exports rise to 856 MT in 2024–25
Gujarat's mango exports have shown a consistent increase over the past five years, reaching 856 metric tons in 2024–25 and totaling over 3,000 metric tons since 2019. The mangoes have been distributed to several international markets, including the U.S. and South Africa, with the Kesar variety being notably sought after due to its unique flavor and aroma, as noted by the Gujarat government. State Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel indicates that mango cultivation spans approximately 1.77 lakh hectares in the region, constituting 37% of Gujarat's overall fruit cultivation area.
 Source:  https://www.freshplaza.com
24 Jul, 2025 News Image PM Modi reaches UK; likely to seal FTA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reached the UK with the formal signing of the landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) expected to be the key outcome of his two-day trip. Modi will hold wide-ranging talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday. Starmer will host Modi at Chequers, the British prime minister's official country residence near London. Commerce minister Piyush Goyal is likely to sign the FTA alongside his UK counterpart Jonathan Reynolds after three years of intense negotiations. The UK views the deal as its biggest trade win since Brexit and hopes it will inject fresh momentum into research and technology partnerships with India.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
24 Jul, 2025 News Image India likely to become a key player in global cereal market
By 2034, India is expected to contribute nearly 30 per cent of the global increase in wheat output, fuelled by rising yields and area expansion, spurred by Atma Nirbharta initiatives. It is also set to overtake China as the world’s largest rice producer, accounting for 41 per cent of the projected rise in global output. However, rising domestic demand, especially for wheat, means India may turn into a net importer by the end of the forecast period.
 Source:  https://www.thehindubusinessline.com