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18 Mar, 2025 News Image Malda’s Ashwina mango: The ‘king of chutneys’ in the race for GI tag.
The world-famous mangoes of Malda are once again in the spotlight. Following the successful Geographical Indication (GI) tagging of Fazli, Himsagar and Lakshmanbhog mangoes, the district administration has now taken steps trying to secure the prestigious GI tag for the Ashwina mango. The Horticulture department has already applied to the Registrar of Geographical Indications, believing that recognition will significantly enhance Malda’s mango industry.
 Source:  millenniumpost.in
18 Mar, 2025 News Image India, Sweden seek to boost trade, investment ties.
India and Sweden explored ways to further strengthen their bilateral trade and investment partnership during a meeting between Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria M Stenergard in New Delhi on Monday. Sweden is the 21st largest investor in India, with cumulative foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows amounting to USD 2.51 billion from April 2000 to March 2024.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
18 Mar, 2025 News Image India and EU must work as partners, not as competitors, says Prasada.
India and the European Union (EU) must work together, streamline non-tariff barriers and harmonise standards to remove trade bottlenecks, instead of competing, as the world grapples with economic uncertainty, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical shifts, said Jitin Prasada, minister of state for commerce and industry, and electronics and information technology. He called for Europe to diversify its supply chain and said India has a large talent pool in sectors where Europe needs skilled professionals such as IT, engineering, healthcare and fintech.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
18 Mar, 2025 News Image India, New Zealand explore digital payments, trade, and investment ties.
India and New Zealand have agreed for talks to boost cooperation in digital payments and greater two-way trade and investment during the ongoing visit of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. A day after both nations revived talks on a proposed free-trade agreement (FTA) after a hiatus of 10 years, Luxon and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level bilateral talks on Monday. Both committed to designate senior representatives to steer these negotiations to resolution as soon as reasonably possible.
 Source:  business-standard.com
18 Mar, 2025 News Image Trade talks happening at very top: Tulsi Gabbard.
US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard has expressed optimism about strengthening economic and trade ties between India and the US, and stating that 'direct dialogue is happening at the very top' to bolster relations, and that President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi are seeking 'good solutions'.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
18 Mar, 2025 News Image 35,000 tonnes of rice from India, Vietnam arrive at Bangladesh port.
Two ships carrying 35,000 tonnes of rice from India and Vietnam have arrived at Chittagong port, Bangladesh Food Ministry said in a statement on Monday. 'MV Tanais Dream carrying 22,500 tonnes of parboiled rice from India through an open tender and MV Hong Linh 1 carrying 12,500 tonnes of parboiled rice from Vietnam under the (Government-to-Government) G-to-G agreement executed on February 3, 2025 (2nd shipment) have arrived at Chittagong port', the statement said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
18 Mar, 2025 News Image India reports record rice, wheat, and maize harvests in 2024-25 season.
The total production of kharif cereals was 166.39 million tonnes and that of rabi cereals was 164.53 million tonnes. The production of kharif rice is estimated at 120.68 million tonnes, 7.42 million tonnes more than that of 2023-24 (113.26 million tonnes). Rabi foodgrains production was 15.76 million tonnes.
 Source:  tvbrics.com
18 Mar, 2025 News Image India and New Zealand to begin talks on FTA after a decade, announces PM Modi.
India and New Zealand have decided to start detailed negotiations on a mutually beneficial free trade agreement, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday after talks with his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon. The FTA was stalled in 2015 following their failure to narrow differences in sensitive areas including dairy and agriculture.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
17 Mar, 2025 News Image India Set To Surpass $800 Billion In Exports This Year, Services Lead The Way: Piyush Goyal.
India is on the path to cross $800 billion in exports this year with the major share of Services exports, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has reiterated. Reflecting on the changing global scenario, the minister has assured that the government is working on overtime basis and will leave no stone unturned to ensure a good future for Indian exporters, both merchandise and service and to protect the interest of the country.
 Source:  news.abplive.com
17 Mar, 2025 News Image APEDA showcases India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Excellence at the 39th Edition of AAHAR 2025.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) showcased India’s agricultural and processed food excellence at the 39th edition of AAHAR 2025, organized by the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) from 4th to 8th March 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event marked a significant milestone in highlighting India’s prowess in the agriculture and food processing sector.
 Source:  indiashippingnews.com