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18 Nov, 2025 News Image The cumulative exports (merchandise & services) during April-October 2025 is estimated at US$ 491.80 Billion, as compared to US$ 469.11 Billion in April-October 2024, estimated growth of 4.84%.
India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services combined) for October 2025* is estimated at US$ 72.89 Billion, registering a negative growth of (-) 0.68 percent vis-à-vis October 2024. Total imports (Merchandise and Services combined) for October 2025* is estimated at US$ 94.70 Billion, registering a positive growth of 14.87 percent vis-à-vis October 2024.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
18 Nov, 2025 News Image US tariff relief may boost India’s $1 bn farm exports.
The Trump administration’s decision to lift reciprocal tariffs on several agricultural commodities is expected to create a level playing field for Indian exporters, especially in fruits and nuts, spices, tea and coffee, essential oils, vegetables, bovine meat, and fertilisers, a senior official said. 'Over $1 billion worth of India’s agricultural products exports to the US annually have been exempted from tariff, which would boost export prospects,' the official added.
 Source:  financialexpress.com
18 Nov, 2025 News Image 'Hopeful of sealing US, EU trade pacts soon': Piyush Goyal.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday expressed hope that India's free trade agreements with the US and the European Union will get 'finalised soon' and said the country is 'working very actively with many developed countries around the world'.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
18 Nov, 2025 News Image Wheat sowing till Nov 11 of current rabi season up 17 pc to 66.23 lakh hectare.
Area under coverage for wheat till November 11 of the ongoing rabi (winter-sown) season rose 17 per cent to 66.23 lakh hectares on better monsoon and an increase in minimum support price, according to the government data. The wheat acreage stood at 56.55 lakh hectares in the year-ago period.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
17 Nov, 2025 News Image India, Chile to likely hold talks on proposed trade pact in December.
The next round of negotiations between India and Chile on the proposed free trade agreement is expected to be held in December, an official said. The pact with the the South American nation may help India access critical minerals, which are key inputs for electronics, auto, and solar sectors.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
17 Nov, 2025 News Image 'Hopeful of sealing US, EU trade pacts soon': Piyush Goyal.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday expressed hope that India's free trade agreements with the US and the European Union will get 'finalised soon' and said the country is 'working very actively with many developed countries around the world'.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
17 Nov, 2025 News Image India sets agenda for potato sector ahead of 2025 summit.
India's potato industry convened in New Delhi for a National Potato Stakeholders' Meet hosted by APEDA and Media Today Pvt. Ltd. The meeting brought together more than 60 participants from government agencies, research institutions, processors, exporters, and grower organisations. It also marked the official launch of preparations for the Global Potato Summit 2025, scheduled for 11–12 December 2025 in Greater Noida.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
17 Nov, 2025 News Image Unilateral moves leading to reset in global trade: WTO director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
Members of the World Trade Organization have avoided a tit-for-tat with the US and that is why the most favoured nation (MFN) trade is high, says the Geneva-based global trade watchdog's director-general, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Currently on a visit to India, she tells Kirtika Suneja that the global system is resetting due to disruptions caused by unilateral actions and countries diversifying their trade and looking for new trading partners.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
17 Nov, 2025 News Image All possibilities on table: Piyush Goyal on resuming FTA talks with Canada.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said all possibilities are on the table regarding the resumption of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with Canada. Goyal said he has held two rounds of discussions with Canada's Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Maninder Sidhu and both are exploring ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and the strategic partnership.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
17 Nov, 2025 News Image Shri Goyal Outlines Three Pillars to Strengthen Global Partnerships.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal engaged with several world leaders over trade and investment on the sidelines of the 30th CII Partnership Summit at Visakhapatnam on 14th November 2025. During his address at the Summit, Shri Goyal outlined three key pillars to expand global partnerships.
 Source:  pib.gov.in