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17 Nov, 2025 News Image India-Canada Joint Statement: 2025 Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment.
At the invitation of India’s Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Canada’s Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, undertook an official visit to India from 11 to 14 November 2025. Pursuant to the direction provided by the Prime Ministers of the two countries during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 meeting in Kananaskis, Canada, as well as the Foreign Ministers Joint Statement: 'Renewing momentum towards a stronger partnership' of 13th October 2025 which identified trade as the cornerstone of bilateral economic growth and resilience, the two Trade Ministers held the 7th edition of the Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment (MDTI).
 Source:  pib.gov.in
17 Nov, 2025 News Image Cabinet Approves New Export Credit Guarantee Scheme, Launches Rs.25,000 Crore Export Promotion Mission.
The Union Cabinet has approved a new Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters, offering 100 per cent credit guarantee to exporters, including MSMEs. This scheme will provide up to Rs. 20,000 crore in additional credit, strengthening liquidity and enhancing India’s global competitiveness. Briefing media about Cabinet’s decisions in New Delhi yesterday, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, the scheme aims to support India’s one trillion dollar export target and promote the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
 Source:  newsonair.gov.in
17 Nov, 2025 News Image Indian spices, tea exporters get a breather as Trump lowers tariffs.
Indian suppliers of spices, tea and several processed foods are set to benefit after US President Donald Trump reduced import duties on close to 200 agricultural and food products, reported Sidhartha & Chidanand Rajghatta of The Times of India (TOI). The move comes as the US administration is facing domestic pressure over rising prices.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
17 Nov, 2025 News Image India’s Food Ministry favours lifting ban on wheat products export, moots 1 mt cap.
The Food Ministry has forwarded a demand of the flour millers to the Commerce Ministry to allow the export of wheat products such as atta, sooji and maida, starting with a 1 million tonnes (mt) cap. The government has banned the export of these products in 2022.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
17 Nov, 2025 News Image India, Eurasia to meet every quarter to fast-track FTA, ease market barriers.
India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have agreed to meet every quarter at the regulator level to resolve market access hurdles, such as those related to certification and approval delays faced by agricultural and marine exporters, the commerce ministry said on Sunday. The decision was taken at a review meeting in Moscow, chaired by commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal.
 Source:  livemint.com
17 Nov, 2025 News Image ICBA and Al Rostamani group unveil advanced research and training facilities to boost UAE’s sustainable agriculture goals.
In a major step toward advancing agricultural innovation and food security, the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) and Al Rostamani Group inaugurated new world-class facilities, including a training and knowledge transfer building, a plant tissue culture laboratory, and an integrated agri-aquaculture system, at ICBA’s headquarters in Dubai.
 Source:  fnbnews.com
17 Nov, 2025 News Image Global nuts and dried fruits body bets big on Gen-Z to promote consumption in India.
Gen-Z is the target segment to promote consumption of nuts in India, Chairman of International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) Ashok Krishen has said. Speaking at the 100-year celebration of cashew processing in Mangaluru – ‘Kaju Centennial Summit 2025’ – in Mangaluru on Friday, he said Gen-Z will be able to consume nuts because they are more into sustainability, health and wellness. Considering this, they will be the right audience for promoting consumption of nuts.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
17 Nov, 2025 News Image India-EFTA FTA operational from Oct has opened big opportunities for Indian exporters: Norway envoy.
India-EFTA (European Free Trade Association) FTA could provide a beacon of hope for Indian traders impacted by American tariffs with the four European economies ready to provide opportunity to exporters from here. India-EFTA (Switzerland-Norway-Iceland-Liechtenstein) FTA, that came into force on October 1, has opened opportunities for Indian exporters in sectors including textiles, according to Norwegian envoy to India May-Elin Stener.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
17 Nov, 2025 News Image US cuts import tariffs on key agri, processed foods.
The US has exempted a wide range of agricultural and processed-food items from reciprocal tariffs, which will also apply to India, effectively reducing import duties from 50% to zero on products including coffee, tea, fruits, nuts, spices and essential oils, people with direct knowledge of the matter said, adding that these represented a small portion of the Indian exports to US that may hold potential. The Trump Administration on November 14 released a revised list—Annexure II—of goods exempted from country-specific reciprocal tariffs that were imposed in August this year. The exemptions became effective from November 13.
 Source:  hindustantimes.com
17 Nov, 2025 News Image Cashew consumption, processing to double in two decades, says all-India body.
India’s cashew consumption and processing are likely to double by 2045 considering the emerging trends in cashew consumption. Speaking on ‘Future of cashew processing’ at the 100-year celebration of cashew processing in Mangaluru – ‘Kaju Centennial Summit 2025’ – on Saturday, Bola Rahul Kamath, President of All India Cashew Association (AICA), said Indian cashew consumption is expected to more than double by 2045. Considering this, India will need to process at least 4 mt from the existing 2 mt just to meet the domestic demand, he said.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com