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01 May, 2025 News Image To complete London trade Bridge, Piyush Goyal set to visit UK again soon.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal may travel to London again later this week in an attempt to resolve the four-five thorny issues that still remain and announce the conclusion of negotiations for the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA), people in the know of the development said. The minister was in the UK Monday and Tuesday when an announcement on the FTA was expected.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
01 May, 2025 News Image Japan supermarket rice prices up for 16th straight week, imports seen jumping.
Japanese supermarket rice prices rose for the 16th straight week and doubled from a year ago, the agriculture ministry said on Monday, despite the government's release of the staple grain from its emergency stockpile to lower prices. In the week to April 20, prices rose 3 yen from the previous week to average 4,220 yen ($29.38) per 5 kg, the data showed.
 Source:  reuters.com
01 May, 2025 News Image US, UK, Canada quiz India's SPECS scheme, sops at WTO.
The US, the UK and Canada Tuesday raised questions at the Make in India initiative and sought details on India's Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS) including the subsidy amount and the product categories at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
01 May, 2025 News Image Piyush Goyal meets Norway's foreign minister Eide, discusses India-EFTA trade pact implementation.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held a bilateral meeting with the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide, where they discussed the implementation of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement. 'We discussed the implementation of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), strengthening bilateral ties, and boosting trade and investment between our nations,' Piyush Goyal wrote on X after the meeting.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
01 May, 2025 News Image Indian mangoes launched in China at the AEON Huizhou shopping center.
A milestone in India-China agricultural collaboration was achieved with the successful launch of Indian Mangoes in China at the AEON Huizhou Shopping Center store on Donghu West Road, Huicheng District. The event, held from 16:00 to 17:00, was a vibrant celebration of friendship, flavor, and fruitful trade between the two nations, offering Chinese consumers a taste of one the mangos from India.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
30 Apr, 2025 News Image Piyush Goyal explores avenues for greater collaboration with UK.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, who is in London on a two-day visit, focused on bilateral trade and investment ties during his interaction with a range of senior business leaders to explore the potential for greater collaborations with the UK. After a meeting with UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to advance the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, Goyal held talks with Revolut Chair Martin Gilbert with a fintech focus and De Beers Group CEO Al Cook with a focus on 'global trends in the gems and jewellery sector' on Monday.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
30 Apr, 2025 News Image Piyush Goyal meets business leaders in London to boost India-UK investment and trade ties.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal's meetings in London, focused on boosting investment ties and strengthening bilateral trade between India and the United Kingdom. Goyal is on a two-day visit to London for a series of discussions aimed at deepening economic cooperation.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
30 Apr, 2025 News Image Donald Trump says tariff talks with India going great, expects a trade deal soon.
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that talks with India on tariffs were going great and that according to him the two countries would reach a trade deal soon, reported Reuters. Ahead of a rally in Michigan, the President told reporters outside the White House that he also planned to visit Africa and hold talks with Australian officials during the 90-day pause on tariffs.
 Source:  hindustantimes.com
30 Apr, 2025 News Image India, Netherlands discuss ways to address trade barriers, logistics issues.
India and the Netherlands have discussed ways to advance strategic economic cooperation, foster policy alignment and address trade barriers to facilitate smoother market access for Indian and Dutch businesses. The issues were taken up during commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal’s visit to Netherlands from April 24–26 April to advance bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two sides.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
30 Apr, 2025 News Image Dakshina Kannada MP Chowta meets Israeli ambassador to India.
Member of Parliament from Dakshina Kannada Captain Brijesh Chowta met Reuven Azar, Ambassador of Israel to India, and discussed deepening technological cooperation in sectors like agriculture, aquaculture, education and water management practices. During the meeting, Capt Chowta highlighted Dakshina Kannada district’s strengths in export-oriented crops like arecanut, cashew, coconut, and rubber, supported by a vibrant network of cooperative agricultural societies. He proposed to integrate Israeli tech expertise into Dakshina Kannada’s vibrant ecosystem ranging from agriculture to startups with the aim of strengthening the farming community and youth with cutting edge innovative technologies to foster sustainable economic growth.
 Source:  deccanherald.com