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11 Sep, 2025 News Image India-EU trade talks at critical stage amid hurdles, officials tell parliamentary panel
India and the EU are engaged in advanced FTA negotiations, addressing stringent standards and non-tariff barriers impacting Indian exports. The EU seeks greater certainty in financial services and shipping. India prioritizes duty-free access, simpler procedures, and easier compliance, while both sides navigate challenges like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. An India-EFTA agreement is expected by October 2025.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
11 Sep, 2025 News Image Import of rice grows by 48% in Kyrgyzstan in January-July 2025
The volume of rice imports amounted to $2,329,200 or 203...
 Source:  https://m.akipress.com/
11 Sep, 2025 News Image India is the world’s fastest growing large economy, committed to inclusive, sustainable and resilient growth: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal
India’s remarkable journey as the world’s fastest growing large economy and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to inclusive, sustainable, and resilient growth, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal said while delivering the Keynote Address at FICCI Leads 2025 today.
 Source:  https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2165441
10 Sep, 2025 News Image EU Commissioners to visit India on Sept 12-13 for FTA talks with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen will visit India on September 12-13 to lead the negotiations on the Free-Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union.The Commissioners will hold talks with Union Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal to expedite the FTA negotiations and strengthen ties between both countries.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
10 Sep, 2025 News Image Brazil's Lula calls for tighter trade ties for BRICS as tariffs bite
"Tariff blackmail is being normalized as a tool for conquering markets and interfering in domestic issues," Lula said in the government's published remarks of a Monday virtual meeting of BRICS leaders, without directly citing the United States.
 Source:  https://www.reuters.com/
10 Sep, 2025 News Image New GST rates: A boon for agriculture and farmers’ prosperity
The new GST (Goods and Services Tax) rates mark a major transformation in the agriculture and dairy sectors. With the reduction in GST rates, farmers, agricultural and dairy workers, and livestock owners across the country are expressing joy and gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan termed the new rates a revolutionary decision, expressing hope for historic changes.
 Source:  https://www.pib.gov.in/
10 Sep, 2025 News Image India likely to finalise Qatar trade pact framework in October as Trump tariffs bite
Trade Minister Piyush Goyal could visit Doha on October 6 to conclude the framework for negotiations, the government source, who asked not to be named as the details of trade discussions are still not public, told reporters.
 Source:  https://www.reuters.com/
10 Sep, 2025 News Image India, EU trade pact talks in fast lane: Goyal
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Tuesday said trade talks with the EU on a proposed free trade agreement are progressing fast and both sides would be in a position to "substantially conclude" the pact by the time EU trade and agriculture commissioners visit India. Almost 60-65% of the chapters are now completed and finalised, he said.The 13th round of negotiations for the free trade agreement (FTA) are ongoing.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
10 Sep, 2025 News Image POLITICS India urges BRICS to tackle deficits as bloc rallies against U.S. tariffs
Speaking at the virtual summit, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that the country’s “biggest trade deficits are with BRICS partners.” The bloc, which has Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa as key members, has been charged by Trump of pursuing “anti-American policies.”
 Source:  https://www.cnbc.com/
10 Sep, 2025 News Image India emerging a major source and market for Fairtrade products
“India is fairly new market and so a new opportunity for us to grow representing local production in the local market. So that is a very exciting opportunity,” said Lisa Pesak, Global CEO, Fairtrade International told businessline.
 Source:  https://www.thehindubusinessline.com