21 Nov, 2024 News Image Sri Lanka to import 70,000 tonnes of rice to address shortage: Minister.
Sri Lanka will import 70,000 metric tonnes of rice to address a shortfall in the market, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe said.
 

 Source:  economynext.com
21 Nov, 2024 News Image UK & India to resume trade talks confirm Prime Ministers Modi, Starmer at G20 Summit.

India and the UK will relaunch trade negotiations in 2025, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio De Janeiro.


 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
21 Nov, 2024 News Image From Apples to Honey: Himachal s Horticulture Sector Sets New Benchmarks.

Himachal Pradesh’s horticulture sector is witnessing unprecedented growth. Contributing Rs. 4,476 crore annually to the state’s economy, horticulture has long been a cornerstone of Himachal’s income and employment, directly or indirectly supporting around 10 lakh individuals.


 Source:  thenewshimachal.com
21 Nov, 2024 News Image Russia and India Strengthen Economic Ties: Bilateral Trade Growth Discussed at Mumbai Forum.

The Russia-India Business Forum, held in Mumbai on November 11, 2024, with support from the Roscongress Foundation, brought together business and industry leaders from both countries. The forum focused on strategies to enhance trade between Russia and India and foster cooperation in key sectors, including the development of Russia's Far East, smart city technologies, industry, IT, finance, and participation in various business forums and conferences.


 Source:  business-standard.com
20 Nov, 2024 News Image India's FTA with Oman hits deadlock over revision in market access offer.

The proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Oman has hit a deadlock, as the West Asian nation has asked New Delhi to revise its market access offer on certain products.


 Source:  business-standard.com
20 Nov, 2024 News Image Meghalaya Exports First Shipment of Khasi Mandarin Oranges to Dubai.
Meghalaya has successfully exported one metric tonne (MT) of Khasi Mandarin oranges to Dubai via Air India Cargo, officials announced on Tuesday.
This shipment, which departed from Guwahati Customs on Monday, marks the first direct export from the northeastern region using this route.

 Source:  nagalandpost.com
20 Nov, 2024 News Image UK to relaunch trade talks with India, seeks 'new strategic partnership'.

Britain will restart talks with India on a free trade deal in the new year, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office said on Monday, following a months-long pause in negotiations due to elections in both countries.


 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
20 Nov, 2024 News Image FAO s new Food Outlook report tracks main food and beverage markets.

The global import food bill is expected to increase by 2.2 percent from the previous year to more than $2 trillion in 2024, pushed up by higher prices for cocoa, coffee and tea and also buoyed by higher import costs for fruits and vegetables, according to Food Outlook, a report the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).


 Source:  fnbnews.com
20 Nov, 2024 News Image Bangladesh: Govt allows 42 firms to import 18.80cr eggs within January.
The Ministry of Commerce today (19 November) gave the permission to stabilise prices and ensure the availability of this essential commodity.
According to the ministry's statement, this import permission will expire on 31 January 2025.

 Source:  tbsnews.net
20 Nov, 2024 News Image PM Modi meets with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Brazil, holds bilateral talk on sidelines of G20.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday (local time) held a bilateral meeting with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.


 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com