Andhra's Kuppam airport to boost cargo connectivity for farm produce.
The proposed Kuppam Greenfield Airport in Chittoor district is expected to serve as more than a conventional passenger airport, with a strong focus on domestic air cargo connectivity to facilitate the movement of agricultural, horticultural and floricultural produce and strengthen export-oriented agriculture in Rayalaseema. Envisioned as a logistics gateway for the region’s agricultural economy, the airport is expected to complement the proposed Global Horticulture Hub (GHH) initiative by improving connectivity between horticultural production centres, markets, processing facilities and export channels. Faster transportation could benefit growers of flowers, fruits, vegetables and other perishable produce by helping them access distant markets while reducing transit times and post-harvest losses.
Source: newindianexpress.com
India, Vietnam Markets In Focus As California Seeks Wine Export Opportunities.
California Congressman James Gallagher has called on the Trump administration to review U.S. wine regulations and pursue better access to India and Vietnam, as growers face falling domestic demand, trade barriers in Canada and competition from imported products. In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer released Thursday, October 8, the Republican lawmaker argued that federal policies were putting American wine grape growers at a disadvantage. He urged the administration to address those concerns while seeking new export opportunities in Asia.
Source: indicanews.com
India-UK deal supports baby corn exports despite Middle East disruption.
Indian baby corn exports to the UK have remained strong despite supply chain disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East, according to Indian fresh produce exporter Kay Bee Exports. The exporter has reported resilient UK demand following the implementation of the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on 15 July 2026, which removed tariffs on nearly 99 per cent of Indian exports entering the UK market.
Source: fruitnet.com
वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री श्री पीयूष गोयल ने 2030 तक भारत-ब्रिटेन द्विपक्षीय व्यापार को दोगुना करने का आह्वान किया|
केन्द्रीय वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री श्री पीयूष गोयल ने भारत और ब्रिटेन के व्यवसायों का आह्वान किया कि वे भारत-ब्रिटेन व्यापक आर्थिक एवं व्यापार समझौते (सीईटीए) से उत्पन्न अवसरों को व्यापार, निवेश, साझेदारियों और रोजगार सृजन के विस्तार में परिवर्तित करें। भारत-ब्रिटेन संयुक्त आर्थिक एवं व्यापार समिति (जेईटीसीओ) के 16वें सत्र के अंतर्गत आयोजित जेईटीसीओ बिजनेस पूर्ण सत्र को संबोधित करते हुए उन्होंने कहा कि दोनों देशों को वर्ष 2030 तक द्विपक्षीय व्यापार को दोगुना करने का लक्ष्य रखना चाहिए और अधिक आर्थिक महत्वाकांक्षा एवं सहयोग के लिए भारत-ब्रिटेन विजन 2035 को एक रूपरेखा बनानी चाहिए।
Source: pib.gov.in
सालभर पूर्ण होने के उपलक्ष में आयोजित 'प्रधानमंत्री धन-धान्य कृषि योजना' (PMDDKY) के राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन में केंद्रीय मंत्री श्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान ने की सहभागिता|
'जब नीतियां जमीन से बनती हैं और सरकार के सभी विभाग एक दिशा में मिलकर काम करते हैं तो कोई भी जिला विकास की दौड़ में पीछे नहीं रह सकता। यही प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी के सुशासन की शैली है।' यह प्रेरक उद्गार केंद्रीय कृषि एवं किसान कल्याण और ग्रामीण विकास मंत्री श्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान ने नई दिल्ली स्थित पूसा परिसर के भारत रत्न सी. सुब्रह्मण्यम सभागार में आयोजित 'प्रधानमंत्री धन-धान्य कृषि योजना' (PMDDKY) के राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन में व्यक्त किए।
Source: pib.gov.in
Indian rice exporters move 102,210 tonnes across three vessels.
India's rice exporters' body has arranged shipments of 102,210 metric tonnes of Basmati rice to Iraq across three bulk vessels, targeting a 74 per cent reduction in freight costs amid shipping disruptions, container shortages and rising logistics expenses affecting trade with the Middle East. The Indian Rice Exporters' Federation (IREF), in collaboration with Singapore-based Eximwala Solutions Pte. Ltd., said the arrangement would bring freight costs down to about $90 per tonne from container-shipping quotations of around $350 per tonne, potentially saving $260 per tonne.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India’s Rs 34,284-crore Basmati trade gets a logistics boost with Iraq shipping plan.
The Indian Rice Exporters' Federation (IREF) has launched a bulk-shipping initiative that aims to reduce freight costs for Basmati rice exports to Iraq by nearly 74 per cent, from USD 350 to USD 90 per tonne, in a move expected to strengthen India's competitiveness in the Middle East market, where Basmati exports stood at Rs 34,284 crore in FY 2025-26. According to a press release issued by IREF on Monday, the initiative, undertaken in collaboration with Singapore-based Eximwala Solutions Pte. Ltd., covers bulk shipments of 1,02,210 metric tonnes of Basmati rice to Iraq through three vessels.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Indian rice exporters find a way through disruptions to retain competitiveness in Gulf market.
Indian rice exporters seem to have found a way around highet shipping costs and logistical disruptions caused by the Iran war, turning to bulk shipping to to protect their competitiveness. The Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF) has partnership with Singapore-based Eximwala Solutions Pte. Ltd.to ship 102,210 metric tonnes of Basmati rice to Iraq across three bulk vessels, PTI reported on October 12.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Government allows 5,841 tonnes of sugar export to EU under quota-based duty concession scheme.
The government has allowed 5,841 tonnes of sugar to be exported to the European Union (EU) under a quota-based duty concession scheme - tariff rate quota - for 2026-27. 'The quantity of 5,841 MT of sugar to be exported to the EU from India under TRQ (tariff rate quota) for the year 2026-27 (October 2026 to September 2027) has been notified,' the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has said in a public notice dated October 9.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
UK announces £1 billion in new commercial deals with India.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal and UK secretary of state for business & trade Jonathan Reynolds co-chaired the Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting (JETCO) on Monday, the first after the implementation of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The meeting coincided with Britain announcing more than £1 billion in new commercial deals.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com