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29 Apr, 2025 News Image Govt collating data of indirect exports of Indian goods to Pakistan from third countries: Sources.
The government is collating data to figure out the quantum of indirect exports of Indian goods to Pakistan from third countries in a bid to check such rerouting of shipments to the neighbouring country, sources said. The government is working with the industry to look into alternate routes for shipments of goods through air route in the backdrop of Pakistan closing its air space for Indian carriers, they said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
29 Apr, 2025 News Image India-US trade deal: PM Modi will never compromise interests of our farmers, says Suresh Prabhu.
As India and the US negotiate a trade deal, concerns arise about potential US demands for access to India's agriculture and dairy sectors. However, Suresh Prabhu, Chairman of Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA), believes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will protect the interests of the Indian farmers. In a freewheeling chat with ET Digital, former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu also highlights the need for careful management of genetically modified (GM) technologies, which can boost agricultural productivity but also pose ecological risks. While GM tech could help address India's food security challenges, Prabhu stresses the importance of thorough scientific and ecological research to understand its implications before implementation.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
29 Apr, 2025 News Image India and UK intensify push for trade agreement amid US tariff threats; Goyal in UK to resolve sticking points.
Union minister for commerce and industry, Piyush Goyal, arrived in London on Monday for two days of high-level talks aimed at accelerating the progress of the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA). The discussions highlight both countries' determination to strengthen their economic relationship, particularly amid the challenges posed by the current global trade environment, which has been reeling under tariff hikes announced by US President Donald Trump.
 Source:  livemint.com
29 Apr, 2025 News Image India will be fiercely competitive on many products due to comparative matrix of tariffs: Jyotiraditya Scindia.
The current global tariff environment notwithstanding, India is expected to stay competitive due to its vast domestic market, scale advantages, and focus on innovation, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said, asserting that seen even from the lens of a comparative matrix of tariffs vis-a-vis other nations, India holds a more favourable position. In a recent interview to PTI, Scindia - who is the Minister for Communications as well as Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) -noted that given that other nations too face varying levels of tariffs, India will likely emerge "fiercely and much more competitive" across numerous products than before.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
29 Apr, 2025 News Image Rwanda’s rice imports top $300m: Will local farmers cash in.
Rwanda’s annual rice imports surged from 417,862 tonnes in 2023, to 508,852 tonnes in 2024 – implying a 21 per cent rise – according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry. This rise pushed the import bill from $238.9 million to $317.2 million, marking a 32 per cent jump. The national demand went up from 504,649 tonnes in 2023 to 596,938 tonnes in 2024.
 Source:  newtimes.co.rw
29 Apr, 2025 News Image India, UK Spar Over Key Issues as Trade Pact Nears Finish Line.
Talks between the UK and India on a free trade agreement have entered the final stretch, with both sides now wrangling over five unresolved issues, according to an official in New Delhi familiar with the matter. India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will tackle some of these issues during his two-day visit to the UK that begins Monday, the person said, asking not to be identified as the discussions are private. He is scheduled to meet Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, the person added.
 Source:  bloomberg.com
29 Apr, 2025 News Image India prepares ground to curb GM alfalfa seed import as US seeks market access.
With the US pushing India to reduce import duty on alfalfa (lucerne) fodder seed, the government is preparing the ground for restricting the genetically modified (GM) version of the crop from entering the country. The Americans grow both GM and non-GM varieties of alfalfa, which derives its name from the Arabic world al-fasfasa that means the best forage.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
29 Apr, 2025 News Image UP aims to triple exports to Rs 5 lakh cr in next five years with help of new policy.
Uttar Pradesh is working on a policy to promote exports and triple the outbound shipment from the state to over Rs 5 lakh crore in the next five years by tapping new markets and products. To achieve the target, the state government is working on a new export policy for 2025-30 which is expected to be approved soon.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
29 Apr, 2025 News Image FTA talks with UK in advanced stage: Trade minister Piyush Goyal.
India and the UK on Monday held discussions to advance negotiations on the free trade agreement (FTA). Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal, who is on a two-day visit to London, said he held a 'productive' meeting with UK's Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, to give an impetus to the talks, which are in their advanced stages.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
29 Apr, 2025 News Image Gadchiroli to seek GI tag for unique ‘collector mango’ grown in Sironcha.
Gadchiroli is promoting the ‘Collector mango' as the district's own brand of mangoes. The agriculture department in the Maoist-affected Gadchiroli is planning to secure a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for a variety of mango grown in Sironcha, a remote tehsil of the district. It's called the Collector mango. The story goes that the fruit was introduced to farmers in Gadchiroli by a British-time collector, named Glassford, giving it the name. During the Raj, Gadchiroli was part of the Upper Godavari district, which covered parts of present-day Telangana as well.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com