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15 Jul, 2025 News Image Discussions on for trade pacts with EU, US: Commerce Secretary.
Negotiations for proposed trade agreements with the European Union (EU) and the US are going on, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said on Monday. He said that the free trade agreements (FTAs) which India is doing are one of the key enablers to promote global capability centres (GCCs) in the country.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
15 Jul, 2025 News Image Indian team in US to negotiate trade deal, India government sources say.
An Indian trade delegation has reached Washington for fresh talks on a trade deal with the United States, two Indian government sources said on Monday. India’s chief trade negotiator, Rajesh Agrawal, is expected to leave on Tuesday to join the talks, said one of the sources, who declined to be named because they were not authorised to speak to the media.
 Source:  reuters.com
15 Jul, 2025 News Image Commerce Ministry to issue new guidelines to promote first-time exporters and new markets under ODOP: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, addressed the National One District One Product (ODOP) 2024 Award ceremony in New Delhi today. He said that the Commerce Ministry will work with districts to promote first time exporters to newer markets. He mentioned that the Ministry will soon be coming out with more guidelines on how new markets, new products, and new exporters can be promoted. He said that the Commerce Ministry and the districts can partner to promote ODOP products to newer markets and support first time exporters.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
15 Jul, 2025 News Image NHB and APEDA sign MoU to boost global promotion of Indian horticultural products.
In a major step towards strengthening India’s position in global horticulture trade, the National Horticulture Board (NHB) and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote Indian horticultural produce in international markets. The MoU signing took place in the esteemed presence of Priya Ranjan, Joint Secretary (Horticulture), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) and Managing Director, NHB, and Abhishek Dev, Chairman, APEDA.
 Source:  foodtechbiz.com
15 Jul, 2025 News Image US trade talks moving at fast pace for win-win deal: Piyush Goyal.
Negotiations with the US are going at a 'very fast pace and in the spirit of mutual cooperation' to come out with a win-win trade complementing agreement, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Monday. His statement came amid Indian trade negotiators reaching Washington for another round of talks on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), which will begin Monday, an official said. The four-day talks are likely to be held on all 19 chapters of the trade pact.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
15 Jul, 2025 News Image Haryana CM visits India International Horticulture Market.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday visited the India International Horticulture Market (IIHM) at Ganaur in Sonipat to review the ongoing development. He held a review meeting with officials from the Marketing Board Administration, the construction company and the district administration, and directed them to expedite the construction work and ensure the project is completed within the stipulated timeline.
 Source:  money.rediff.com
15 Jul, 2025 News Image Progress of area coverage under Kharif crops as on 11.07.2025.
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 11th July 2025.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
15 Jul, 2025 News Image Beyond Staples: India’s Export Future Lies in High-Value Agri Products.
For decades, India’s agricultural exports have been dominated by staples like rice and wheat. These crops have fed millions and driven export revenues, but as consumer preferences shift, climate pressures mount, and the need to earn more from every acre intensifies, India is being pushed toward a new frontier in agriculture.
 Source:  krishijagran.com
15 Jul, 2025 News Image Importers delay customs clearance of US dry fruit.
Uncertainty over the proposed India-US trade deal has resulted in dry fruit importers holding back customs clearance of walnut, almond and other nut shipments from the US, anticipating a steep cut of about 50% in import duties. Importers are looking to avoid losses they could incur if duties are reduced after they clear goods at current rates, but their move could worsen supply disruptions, industry insiders said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
14 Jul, 2025 News Image Andhra Pradesh ranks fifth in horticulture production in the country, says Governor.
Governor and Chancellor of Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, S. Abdul Nazeer, said that Andhra Pradesh stands fifth in horticulture production nationally, contributing 16.07% to the State’s Gross Value Added (GVA). Speaking at the sixth convocation of the university held at Atkur village in Unguturu mandal, Krishna district, the Governor highlighted the State’s transformation into a major horticultural hub. He noted that Andhra Pradesh produces a wide range of crops including cashew, mango, chilli, cocoa, oil palm, papaya, tomato, lime, and sweet orange.
 Source:  thehindu.com