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26 Mar, 2025 News Image Wheat stock limit expires on March 31; weekly stock disclosure begins from April 1.
The government has made it mandatory for the wheat industry and trade to declare weekly stock position on the portal starting April 1. The existing stock limit on wheat will expire on March 31. The Department of Consumer Affairs has said that to manage the overall food security and to prevent unscrupulous speculation, the Government of India has decided that traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and processors have to declare their stock position of wheat on the portal from April 1 and then, on every Friday till further orders.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
26 Mar, 2025 News Image India, Nigeria strengthen bilateral ties.
The longstanding economic and diplomatic ties between India and Nigeria took center stage at the maiden edition of the India Trade Expo 2025, as both nations reaffirmed their commitment to deepening trade relations and fostering new investment prospects. They expressed concerns over the need to reverse the declining trade volume between both countries, which fell from $14.95 billion in 2022 to $7.89 billion in 2024.
 Source:  guardian.ng
26 Mar, 2025 News Image Tariffs, market access for agricultural goods on agenda as U.S. trade delegation visits India.
Market access to agricultural products, a long-protected area in Indian imports, could be on the agenda as a U.S. delegation, headed by Brendan Lynch, the U.S. Trade Representative’s point-person for South and Central Asia, travels to India on Tuesday (March 25, 2025) for a five-day visit.
 Source:  thehindu.com
26 Mar, 2025 News Image Bangladesh: 35,000 tonnes of rice arrive from India, Vietnam.
Two ships carrying 35,000 tonnes of rice have reached the Chattogram port. Of the two consignments, 22,500 tonnes of boiled rice transported by the MV Tanais Dream came from India. The rice was imported under an agreement through an international tender, the Ministry of Food said in a press release on Monday.
 Source:  daily-sun.com
26 Mar, 2025 News Image Government has undertaken comprehensive measures to boost exports and strengthen trade competitiveness: MoS Jitin Prasada in LS.
The Government has taken various proactive measures aimed at enhancing domestic capacities, boosting exports, diversifying supply chains, exploring alternate sources of imports and fostering economic resilience, the Minister of State for the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Jitin Prasada, informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply on Tuesday. Quoted by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry in a release, the MoS informed the Parliament that the Foreign Trade Policy, effective from April 01, 2023 is designed to integrate India more effectively into the global market, improve trade competitiveness, and establish the country as a reliable and trusted trade partner.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
26 Mar, 2025 News Image Three-day talks on trade pact begin today: Govt weighs relief for US feedstock, cherries.
India could reduce customs tariffs on certain imports from the US, including feedstock such as gas and farm produce like cherries and pecan nuts, and seek easier regulatory barriers for its exports.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
25 Mar, 2025 News Image Tea exports increased from $852mn in 2023-24 to $900mn in 2024-25: Tea Board.
Tea exports from India increased from $852 million in 2023-24 financial year to $900 million in 2024-25, driven by the high quality of tea, particularly from South India, said M Muthukumar, executive director of the Tea Board of India-Coonoor, in Coimbatore on Monday. Tea Board India–Coonoor and the department of catering and hotel management of Sri Ramakrishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, jointly organised an event, ‘Tea Crafting 2k25', on the college campus on Monday.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
25 Mar, 2025 News Image Removal of 20pc export duty on onion to boost farmers' income: Agriculture Minister.
The government's decision to withdraw 20 per cent customs duty on onion exports effective April 1 will boost farmers' income, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday. 'There will be no duty on onion export so that onion grown by our farmers with hard work reaches the global markets, and they can get better price and remunerative price,' Chouhan said in a video statement.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
25 Mar, 2025 News Image IISR enters sweetener market with spice-flavoured jaggery cubes.
In its efforts to offer a convenient alternative to conventional sugar, Indian Institute of Spices Research has introduced spice-flavoured jaggery cubes. Developed by the institute’s Post-Harvest Technology laboratory, the new product brings together the traditional sweetness of jaggery with a unique blend of aromatic spices. It is crafted using a refined process where jaggery is formed into uniform cubes, blended with a variety of natural spice flavours like ginger, cardamom, black pepper and many more.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
25 Mar, 2025 News Image First-Ever Export of Anthurium Flowers from Mizoram to Singapore.
In a major milestone for India’s floriculture sector, particularly from the North Eastern Region (NER), the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first-ever export of Anthurium flowers from Mizoram to Singapore. The consignment, consisting of 1,024 cut flowers (70 kg) in 50 corrugated boxes, was exported via Kolkata. This initiative highlights Mizoram’s floriculture potential, strengthens India’s agricultural exports, and provides economic benefits to local farmers, including women.
 Source:  currentaffairs.adda247.com