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23 Jan, 2025 News Image 'We didn't stop trading...' says EAM Jaishankar on trade with Pakistan, calls 'MFN status' 'longstanding concern'.
External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar addressed the status of India's trade relations with Pakistan, clarifying that New Delhi didn't cease trade, but rather, it was the Islamabad administration that decided to halt trading in 2019. 'We did not stop trading. Their administration made the decision in 2019 to not continue trading with us,' Jaishankar said in a press conference in Washington DC on Wednesday (local time).
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
23 Jan, 2025 News Image The Northeast can excel in horticulture and agriculture compared to other regions: Singh Shivraj Chouhan.
At the ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, the Golden Jubilee and Farmers Expo 2025 got underway, commemorating 50 years of commitment to agricultural innovation and development in the Northeastern Indian states In the presence of Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of Meghalaya M. Amapareen Lyngdoh, who visited the various stalls showcasing the region’s rich agricultural diversity, Meghalaya Governor C. H. Vijayashankar officially opened the program.
 Source:  agrospectrumindia.com
23 Jan, 2025 News Image Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal sets a target of 10000 GI tags by 2030;committee to be formed to oversee implementation.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal set a target of reaching 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) Tags by 2030, at the GI Samagam today in New Delhi, organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and India Today Group. This target will be achieved through a whole of government approach, and the government will constitute a committee to oversee this, added the Minister. The number of GI tags issued by the department till date stands at 605.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
23 Jan, 2025 News Image GI tag for Armoor turmeric soon.
A team of scientists conducted a field study to assign the geographical indication (GI) of Armoor turmeric, which is locally grown in Armoor area of Nizamabad district, carrying many unique features. With the courtesy of Nabard, the team led by Dr Pidigam Saidaiah, principal investigator of the Armoor turmeric project, from Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University along with scientists B. Mahender, P. Srinivas from Kammarapalli Turmeric Research Station and Nizamabad Nabard DDM Praveen Kumar, met to study the GI of Armoor turmeric.
 Source:  deccanchronicle.com
23 Jan, 2025 News Image India transforms from importer to exporter, shipping 135,877 tons of Frozen French Fries in 2023-24.
In 1992, Lamb Weston, an American processed food company, initiated the import of Frozen French Fries (FF) into India, targeting star hotels. Canadian multinational McCain Foods entered the Indian market in 1996 as the exclusive supplier to McDonald’s, marking its debut in the country. The consumption of these crispy straight-cut deep-fried potatoes surged, with imports exceeding 5,000 tons annually by the mid-2000s and reaching a peak of 7,863 tons in the fiscal year 2010-11.
 Source:  indiashippingnews.com
23 Jan, 2025 News Image State farmers to take up avocado crop to cash in on rising demand in India.
South American tropical fruit Avocado, which is seeing soaring demand from health conscious consumers, is being taken up for cultivation in the state by enterprising farmers. Known commonly as butter fruit, it is a rich source of healthy fats, disease-fighting and anti-aging antioxidants, and nearly 20 vitamins and minerals.
 Source:  deccanchronicle.com
23 Jan, 2025 News Image India's rice exports defy restrictions, hold steady in 2024.
India's rice exports held steady in 2024 despite New Delhi's export curbs, as record high premium basmati rice shipments offset a decline in overseas sales of non-basmati rice, government and industry officials told Reuters. A steady flow of rice from the world's biggest exporter should help bring down global rice prices and assist New Delhi in reducing stockpiles that have surged to a record high due to a bumper crop.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
22 Jan, 2025 News Image Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal holds bilateral talks with Belgian Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, interacts with industry leaders.
The Commerce and Industry Minister of India, Shri Piyush Goyal, met with the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs, and Foreign Trade, Mr. Bernard Quintin, in Brussels today to discuss strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties. The meeting reinforced the longstanding relationship between India and Belgium, built on shared values of democracy, rule of law and independent judiciary. The two leaders discussed ways to expand economic cooperation, and explored new avenues to advance this partnership. It may be noted that India-Belgium trade is estimated at over US$ 15.07 billion in 2023-2024 while Foreign Direct Investments from Belgium into India was estimated at over US$ 3.94 billion.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
22 Jan, 2025 News Image A Glance at the GI Tags of Manipur, Meghalaya & Tripura.
As the states of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura celebrate their 53rd anniversary let’s have a look at the products that enhance the cultural, traditional and agricultural identity of these states. These GI Tags include traditional clothing, handlooms, food and agricultural items of these particular states.
 Source:  localsamosa.com
22 Jan, 2025 News Image Centre extends duty free imports of tur till March 2026.
The Centre on Tuesday extended duty free imports of tur or arhar by a year till March 2026 to temper retail food prices that are still ruling above the government’s comfort levels. The existing import policy was first introduced in May 2021 and extended several times till March 2025 amid faltering domestic production due to El Niño weather pattern. Government stocks also got exhausted for ensuring food security during the pandemic.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com