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12 Sep, 2025 News Image Sergio Gor, US envoy-designate to India, says trade deal imminent, strategic ties intact.
US ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor on Thursday said Washington and New Delhi are 'not that far apart' on tariff issues and indicated an agreement between the two sides is imminent. The upbeat assessment came even as he, along with top officials and lawmakers, talked up long-term strategic ties between the two countries that have been rocked by differences over trade matters. At a confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Gor disclosed that President Trump has invited India’s commerce and trade ministers to visit US and they will be meeting with USTR Jamieson Greer in Washington next week. 'Part of that will include hopefully a deal. We are not that far apart right now... In fact, they're negotiating the nitty gritty of a deal,' Gor said.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
12 Sep, 2025 News Image India to engage with Mexico to increase trade relations: Piyush Goyal.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal has said that India will work towards strengthening trade and investment ties with Mexico, highlighting the strong potential for deeper cooperation between the two countries. Goyal held a discussion with Francisco Cervantes, President of the Business Coordination Council of Mexico, focusing on ways to expand bilateral relations. The meeting, according to the minister, was aimed at building a stronger platform for trade, investment, and collaboration across multiple sectors.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
12 Sep, 2025 News Image India tightens organic food rules to match global standards.
In a move aimed at strengthening the credibility of Indian organic products, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced plans to update the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) guidelines. The changes are being designed to align with international benchmarks, ensuring Indian organic food products meet stricter global rules. The NPOP standards are already accepted in key markets such as the European Union, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. With the planned revisions, Indian exporters are expected to gain wider recognition and deeper trust in global markets.
 Source:  fnbnews.com
12 Sep, 2025 News Image Kochi gets new microbiology laboratory to boost export quality.
A state-of-the-art microbiology laboratory was inaugurated at the Export Inspection Agency (EIA), Kochi, under the administrative and technical control of the Export Inspection Council (EIC). The facility is expected to play a key role in strengthening food safety standards and enhancing the quality of exports.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
11 Sep, 2025 News Image India is in "active dialogue" with the US on trade deal: Piyush Goyal
India is in "active dialogue" with the US for a proposed trade deal, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. He said talks are also on with New Zealand to finalize a trade agreement. Negotiations are also ongoing with the European Union in New Delhi for concluding a free trade agreement (FTA), while a trade pact with Oman is also likely to be reached soon.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
11 Sep, 2025 News Image India-Oman FTA may happen in a week: Piyush Goyal
India and Oman are close to finalizing a Free Trade Agreement. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced the potential deal. Negotiations are complete and the agreement could be signed within a week. India is actively pursuing trade deals with various countries. Discussions are underway with the European Union. India aims to strengthen partnerships and boost trade relations globally.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
11 Sep, 2025 News Image Sweden eyes big expansion in its trade partnership with India
Sweden hosted 'Time for Sweden' in New Delhi. The event highlighted growing India-Sweden ties. Collaboration focuses on trade, investment, and innovation. Swedish firms actively contribute to India's green transition. Over 280 Swedish companies operate in India. Indian investments in Sweden are also increasing. Both nations collaborate on green hydrogen and technology.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
11 Sep, 2025 News Image India approves four new Kufri potato varieties
The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in India has approved four new potato varieties developed by the ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI), Shimla. The varieties, Kufri Ratan, Kufri Tejas, Kufri Chipbharat-1, and Kufri Chipbharat-2, have been released for cultivation, seed production, multiplication, and processing across several states and union territories, following the recommendations of the Central Seed Committee.
 Source:  https://www.freshplaza.com/
11 Sep, 2025 News Image Government Pushes Cooperative Agri Exports: NCEL & APEDA Sign MoU to Boost Farmer-Led Export Ecosystem
n a significant move to strengthen India’s agricultural export ecosystem, National Co-operative Exports Limited (NCEL) and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cooperative-led agricultural exports. The MoU signing ceremony took place in the presence of Dr Ashish Kumar Bhutani, a 1992 batch of Assam-Meghalaya cadre and Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation.
 Source:  https://indianmasterminds.com/
11 Sep, 2025 News Image Ladakh apricots exported to Gulf markets
pricots, long a staple crop in Ladakh, have entered Gulf markets for the first time in 2025, with shipments sent to Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. The milestone was achieved with support from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), which facilitated a 1.5 metric ton consignment formally dispatched on 5 August from Leh.
 Source:  https://www.freshplaza.com/