India-Germany trade can surge 10-fold, says Piyush Goyal.
India-Germany bilateral trade can increase to 310 billion from around 31 billion at present if they focused on co-creating and leveraging complementary strengths, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday, while German economic affairs and energy minister Katherina Reiche called for cutting red tape and working on joint projects. Reiche said the bilateral trade could be doubled. Addressing India-Germany Business Roundtable here, Goyal said the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) is expected to be signed by the end of this year and should become operational within the next 4-5 months. He did not specify a timeline for achieving a 10-fold jump in bilateral trade, leaving it to businesses to determine the roadmap.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India-EU trade deal could become operational in early-2027, Piyush Goyal says.
India's proposed free-trade agreement with the European Union could become operational within four to five months after it is signed, trade minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. The agreement is expected to be signed before the end of the year, he said during a visit to Germany, potentially accelerating market-access opportunities and investment flows between India and the 27-member EU bloc.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Piyush Goyal to explore trade, investment avenues in Germany & Netherlands.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will visit Germany and the Netherlands from Thursday to explore trade and investment opportunities arising from the ongoing India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, and strengthen industrial and technological cooperation, the government said on Wednesday.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India extends duty-free raw sugar import deadline to December 31.
India has extended the deadline for allowing duty-free imports of 1 million metric tonnes of raw sugar to December 31 from October 31, an official notification showed on Thursday, giving importers more time to bring in the commodity to the world's biggest sugar-consuming country.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
संतुलित पोषण, प्राकृतिक खेती और उन्नत पशुपालन से संवरेगा किसानों का भविष्य-श्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान|
केंद्रीय कृषि एवं किसान कल्याण तथा ग्रामीण विकास मंत्री श्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान ने आज हरियाणा के करनाल जिले स्थित ऐतिहासिक तरावड़ी से राष्ट्रव्यापी 'खेत बचाओ अभियान' का औपचारिक शुभारंभ किया। इस अवसर पर आयोजित आत्मीय 'किसान चौपाल' में केंद्रीय मंत्री श्री चौहान ने अन्नदाताओं से सीधा संवाद स्थापित करते हुए कहा कि किसानों की सेवा ही उनके लिए ईश्वर की सबसे बड़ी पूजा है। उन्होंने दोहराया कि प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी के नेतृत्व और मार्गदर्शन में किसान और किसानी के मान-सम्मान व स्वाभिमान की रक्षा केंद्र सरकार की सर्वोच्च प्राथमिकता है। कार्यक्रम में हरियाणा के कृषि मंत्री श्री श्याम सिंह राणा, स्थानीय विधायक, आईसीएआर व एनडीआरआई के शीर्ष कृषि वैज्ञानिक तथा बड़ी संख्या में प्रगतिशील किसान उपस्थित रहे।
Source: pib.gov.in
Rice Export Prices Rise As India’s Rupee Strengthens.
India’s export rice prices climbed this week as a stronger rupee and concerns about a smaller harvest outweighed only modest buying, Reuters reported on October 22nd. India’s 5% broken parboiled rice was quoted at $387-392 a metric ton, up from $384-389 last week. Part of that move is currency math: when the rupee strengthens, exporters often raise their US dollar prices so they can still receive the same amount back in local currency.
Source: finimize.com
India has huge scope to expand processed food exports to U.K. after trade pact: TPCI.
India's processed food exports to the U.K. have significant room for growth, as the country accounts for just 0.6% of Britain's $50.68 billion annual imports, with the India-U.K. trade pact removing tariffs on processed foods, shrimp and instant coffee, industry body Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) said on Thursday (October 22, 2026).
Source: thehindu.com
1.3 MT of Kullu’s Sindhuri variety pomegranates exported to UAE.
A consignment of 1.3 metric tonnes (MT) of Sindhuri variety pomegranates grown in Kullu district was exported to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on October 21. The Regional Office of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Chandigarh, facilitated the export.
Source: tribuneindia.com
India's agri-search going global: ICAR's expanding footprints.
From strengthening India's agricultural foundations to shaping global research cooperation, ICAR is helping advance scientific solutions for a food-secure and resilient world. Hunger remains a global challenge, while climate change, emerging pests, water scarcity and declining natural resources threaten agricultural productivity across borders. Addressing these interconnected challenges requires scientific cooperation, shared knowledge and innovative technologies.
Source: indiatoday.in
India–New Zealand FTA opens horticulture opportunities with Centres of Excellence for Apples, Kiwifruit and Honey.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Minister for Trade and Investment, Todd McClay, jointly announced through a virtual conference that the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will enter into force on 20 October 2026, on the occasion of Vijay Dashmi, a day symbolising victory and new beginnings. Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said, 'Ours is a winning partnership, both on and off the field. The success of this agreement will be measured by the opportunities it creates and the difference it makes to the lives of the people of New Zealand and India. For India, 100 per cent duty-free access to the New Zealand market opens significant new opportunities for our exporters, particularly MSMEs, artisans, farmers, and women entrepreneurs. For our farmers, the agreement combines new opportunities with appropriate safeguards. The Agricultural Productivity Partnership, with action plans for apples, kiwifruit and honey, establishment of Centres of Excellence, promote better orchard management, reduce post-harvest losses, and improve agricultural productivity, supporting stronger farm incomes across the country. The agreement also aligns with the vision of our Hon’ble Prime Minister for Viksit Bharat 2047: that is a developed and prosperous India built on competitiveness, innovation, productive capacity, and inclusive prosperity when India celebrates 100 years of independence.'
Source: agrospectrumindia.com