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20 Nov, 2025 News Image Good news on US deal once fair and equitable terms are reached: Piyush Goyal.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that the 'good news' on the India-US trade pact will come when the terms become fair, equitable and balanced. Negotiation for a trade agreement is a process and India has to secure the interests of its farmers, fishermen and small industry, Goyal said at the Indo-US Economic Summit, organised by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce here.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
20 Nov, 2025 News Image NERAMAC, NCEL, APEDA showcase opportunities for farmers at Nagaland Cooperative Conclave.
The Nagaland Cooperative Conclave at the NBCC Convention Hall in Kohima brought together key agencies, officials, and stakeholders to strengthen the cooperative movement in the state. The second day of the conclave on Wednesday featured presentations from the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC), National Cooperative Export Ltd. (NCEL), and the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
 Source:  nenow.in
20 Nov, 2025 News Image Pak agricultural export dips after India lifts rice ban.
India’s expanding export of agricultural items like rice and onion has impacted Pakistan’s exports, Pakistan’s commerce minister Jam Kamal Khan has admitted in its National Assembly. In a written reply, the Pakistani minister said agri-food exports accounted for nearly 22 per cent of the country’s outbound trade in FY 2024-25. However, the sector saw a 3.4 per cent drop compared to the previous fiscal year, largely driven by a fall in international prices after India lifted key export restrictions.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
20 Nov, 2025 News Image Afghan commerce minister seeks support for exports, imports from India.
Afghanistan's industry and commerce minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi is on a five-day visit to India to seek expansion in trade ties, including export of Afghan agro products, amid tensions between Kabul and Islamabad. Afghan officials said that both sides are likely to discuss issues related to expanding bilateral trade volumes, especially agricultural exports to India; boosting Indian exports of pharmaceuticals, machinery and textiles; establishing more reliable transport corridors through air cargo routes and Iran's Chabahar port; restoring payment channels disrupted since Afghan banks lost access to SWIFT; and reviving the earlier India-Afghanistan Air Freight Corridor.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
20 Nov, 2025 News Image India is on the path to becoming the global hub of natural farming: PM.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu today. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Shri Modi began his remarks by offering salutations to Lord Murugan of Marudhamalai on the sacred soil of Coimbatore. He described Coimbatore as a land of culture, compassion, and creativity, and recognised it as a power centre of South India’s entrepreneurial strength. He highlighted that the city’s textile sector is a major contributor to the national economy. The Prime Minister noted that Coimbatore has now gained further distinction, as its former Member of Parliament, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, is now guiding the nation in his role as Vice President.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
20 Nov, 2025 News Image Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal to Visit Israel for High-Level Talks on Trade, Technology and Investment.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal, will be undertaking an official visit to Israel from 20–22 November 2025 on the invitation of Minister of Economy and Industry of Israel, Mr. Nir Barkat. The visit underscores the growing strategic and economic engagement between India and Israel and reflects the shared commitment of both countries to deepen bilateral cooperation across trade, technology, innovation and investment. Shri Goyal will be accompanied by a 60-member business delegation, facilitated by CII, FICCI, Assocham and Start-up India.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
20 Nov, 2025 News Image Gujarat and Maharashtra could gain from US tariff rollback, India’s agri exports have been turning to industrialised states.
The rollback of US tariffs on spices, fruits, coffee and tea is poised to benefit India’s western and southern industrialised states, with Gujarat and Maharashtra set to gain the most. A Moneycontrol analysis shows that Gujarat accounted for 24 percent of India’s spice exports in FY25—up sharply from 15 percent in FY18—placing it at the centre of the commodity lines now seeing relief in the American market.
 Source:  moneycontrol.com
20 Nov, 2025 News Image India to see 75,000 new food processing units as centre pushes for massive sector expansion.
In a major push to strengthen India’s food processing ecosystem, the government is gearing up to facilitate the establishment of 75,000 new food processing units across the country over the next few years. The move is expected to significantly boost rural employment, reduce post-harvest losses, and create a stronger market for farmers’ produce by expanding processing capacity at the local level.
 Source:  fnbnews.com
19 Nov, 2025 News Image A soon-to-arrive FTA with Pacific economy takes India's smart trade strategy ahead.
The announcement that negotiations for the proposed India–New Zealand free trade agreement are 'almost completed...may take a few more weeks' last week arrives at a significant geopolitical moment for India. After years of cautious trade diplomacy, punctuated by India’s withdrawal from Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in November 2019 and the slow recalibration of its FTA strategy, the near-closure of talks with a Pacific economy carries significance far beyond the relatively small size of bilateral trade.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
19 Nov, 2025 News Image We have to be more transparent with trade data to help stakeholders take best decisions: Shri Piyush Goyal.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal launched the Trade Intelligence & Analytics (TIA) Portal today in New Delhi. The Minister said that business needs to be more transparent with trade data to help stakeholders take the best decisions.
 Source:  pib.gov.in