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25 Sep, 2025 News Image India, US trade talks on at different levels: Official.
India-US talks are happening at different levels covering both trade and non-trade issues, an official said. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is in the US for trade talks. He is accompanied by senior officials of the ministry, including special secretary and India's chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
25 Sep, 2025 News Image India needs to raise agri sector's contribution in GDP to 26 pc to become self-reliant: Nitin Gadkari.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday stressed on the need to increase the share of agriculture and allied sector in the GDP to at least 26 per cent from the present 18 per cent to make India self-reliant. Addressing an annual general meeting of Crop Care Federation of India, Gadkari, the Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, emphasised on reducing the cost of production to make agriculture sector economically viable.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
25 Sep, 2025 News Image India says no immediate plan to permit export of wheat, wheat products.
India’s Food Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday rejected a demand to allow wheat export, saying it would be assessed only after new crop arrives next year. Even for permitting export of wheat products, Joshi said there is no such plan for now. Addressing the annual general meeting of the Roller Flour Millers’ Federation of India in New Delhi, the Minister told the members of the industry body to work towards increasing the area under wheat as demand has been rising steadily.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
25 Sep, 2025 News Image India-Morocco & India-Jordan trade ties to deepen, boosting North Africa & Middle East markets.
India is actively expanding its trade and investment footprint in North Africa and the Middle East, with growing bilateral engagement with Morocco and Jordan. Morocco’s Secretary of State Omar Hejira highlighted the strategic importance of Morocco due to its location and links with African, European, and Arab countries, as well as free trade agreements that can balance bilateral investment flows. Simultaneously, Jordan Ambassador Youssef Abdelghani emphasized the strong historical and economic ties between India and Jordan, with bilateral trade exceeding $3 billion annually Both countries are looking to attract Indian investment in IT, AI, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, and green energy.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
25 Sep, 2025 News Image UAE-India Business Council enters into strategic MoUs to deepen bilateral trade.
The UAE-India Business Council has entered into strategic agreements to deepen industry engagements and amplify trade and investments between India and the UAE. As part of the three agreements, UIBC and the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC), committed to closer institutional collaboration, ensuring greater coherence in advancing objectives of the UAE-India CEPA, and deepening the UAE-India economic partnership.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
25 Sep, 2025 News Image India-EU FTA talks: 13th round sees little progress on farm, auto sectors.
India and the European Union did not make much progress in sensitive areas such as automotives and agricultural products in the 13th round of negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA), the EU said in a statement on Tuesday. The latest round took place in New Delhi on September 8-12 wherein negotiators reached clarity on their respective interests in market access for both industrial and agriculture goods. 'While some progress was made in certain outstanding areas, in particular on rules of origin, Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) and investment, no additional chapter could be closed this time,' the EU said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
25 Sep, 2025 News Image Tariff effect: At UP trade show, buyer list expands, LatAm presence up 70%.
The export reset thrust on India because of 50% tariffs imposed by Donald Trump is evident at UP's flagship trade show, in its more diverse buyer catalogue that govt hopes will translate into new clients who can compensate for loss of US orders. The US is one of the biggest markets for exporters in the state, particularly apparel and handicrafts.Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS), which will be inaugurated by the PM on Thursday, will see a much bigger contingent of buyers this time from Latin America as well as Africa. European presence will remain consistent – the continent accounts for the largest group of buyers who will be present at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida. The event, running till Sept 29, will host more than 2,500 exhibitors and 500 foreign buyers. Russia is joining as the partner country.An ODOP (one district, one product) pavilion and a special CM Yuva innovation hall will be among highlights for visitors.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
25 Sep, 2025 News Image Food security key to wheat export limits: Govt.
The government will consider easing restrictions on the export of wheat products only after assessing this season's planting and production outlook, food minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday. The flour milling industry had requested the government to permit shipments of up to 1 million tonnes of processed wheat products such as maida, suji and atta. At present, exports of wheat flour are restricted, with shipments allowed only under the Advance Import Authorisation scheme.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
25 Sep, 2025 News Image India and Australia sign Mutual Recognition Arrangement(MRA) for Organic Products India-Australia partnership strengthens with Organic MRA.
The Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for organic products between India and Australia has been signed on 24th September 2025 at Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi. This Arrangement demonstrates the shared commitment of the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Arrangement (ECTA) and strengthens the strategic partnership between India and Australia.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
25 Sep, 2025 News Image Govt makes it mandatory to register non-basmati rice contracts with APEDA for shipments.
The government on Wednesday said exports of non-basmati rice will be permitted only after registration with the commerce ministry's arm APEDA. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is an arm of the commerce ministry that deals with agri exports-related issues.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com