ICAR-NRCB releases two new varieties of banana.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s National Research Centre for Banana (ICAR-NRCB) in Tiruchi released two new varieties of banana, Kaveri Thangam and Kaveri Nadan, marking its Foundation Day celebrations here on Friday. The varieties have been released after 15 years of research and extensive field trials across the country to assess their quality, R. Selvarajan, Director, ICAR-NRCB, told reporters.
Source: thehindu.com
India’s mango handling at Bengaluru airport rises 33%.
Bangalore International Airport Ltd. (BIAL) said the airport shipped 2.63 million pieces to 38 international destinations during the period. Mango shipments were handled by 16 airlines, with the United Kingdom and the United States the top destinations. 'The growth reflects sustained international demand for Indian mangoes and highlights KIA's role in facilitating the efficient and reliable movement of the seasonal produce through an integrated cold-chain network,' BIAL said.
Source: freshplaza.com
India lifts export ban on wheat flour, related products with immediate effect.
The Central Government on Monday lifted the export ban on wheat flour and related products, including maida, semolina, wholewheat atta and resultant atta, with immediate effect. The government amended the Export Policy of Wheat Flour and Related Products provision, removing the earlier prohibition on their overseas shipments, according to an official release.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India's exports to Iran set to fall further due to Dubai halt, US sanctions.
Planned new U.S. sanctions on Iran and the UAE's halt on Tehran trade could severely disrupt Indian exports of rice, tea and pharmaceuticals to Iran, which have been largely routed through Dubai's port in recent years, Indian exporters said on Monday. India has been among Iran's five largest trading partners, though bilateral trade has fallen by more than 90% from its 2018/19 highs of $17 billion, with exports now limited mostly to goods exempted on humanitarian grounds.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India negotiating FTAs with 8-9 more blocs, aims to cover 75% of global trade: Piyush Goyal.
India is in negotiations with at least 8-9 more groups of countries and individual nations that together account for another USD 15 trillion of GDP, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. He added that the country's free trade agreements would eventually cover about 75 per cent of global trade and help position India as a trusted partner in global value chains.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India, Gulf bloc discuss next steps on free trade agreement.
India has reviewed the negotiations on a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as the country's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Vipul, held wide-ranging talks with the secretary general of the six-nation bloc, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, in Riyadh. The meeting took place on Sunday, where both sides discussed ways to strengthen India-GCC relations, exchanged views on regional and international developments, and reviewed preparations for a ministerial meeting scheduled next month, the GCC Secretariat said in a statement.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal asks Japanese companies to deepen localisation in India.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Monday urged Japanese auto companies and capital goods firms to deepen their localisation in India, establish more research and development and Global Capability Centers (GCC) and, new capacities to come up in India, to leverage the country’s free trade agreements (FTA).
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
All India: Progressive Crop Area Sown Report - Kharif Weekly area coverage as on 2026-08-21.
About 405.10 lakh ha area coverage under rice has been reported as compared to 418.29 lakh ha during the corresponding period of last year, showing a decrease of 13.19 lakh ha. The major decrease in area coverage has been reported in Karnataka (3.09 lakh ha), Telangana (2.45 lakh ha), Jharkhand (1.88 lakh ha), Madhya Pradesh (1.75 lakh ha), Odisha (1.63 lakh ha), Maharashtra (1.50 lakh ha), Andhra Pradesh (1.26 lakh ha), Tamil Nadu (1.18 lakh ha), Uttar Pradesh (0.70 lakh ha), Gujarat (0.27 lakh ha), etc..
Source: pib.gov.in
भारत-कंबोडिया व्यापार एवं निवेश संयुक्त कार्य समूह (जेडब्ल्यूजीटीआई) की तीसरी बैठक कंबोडिया के नोम पेन्ह में आयोजित.
भारत-कंबोडिया व्यापार एवं निवेश संयुक्त कार्य समूह (जेडब्ल्यूजीटीआई) की तीसरी बैठक 24 अगस्त, 2026 को कंबोडिया के नोम पेन्ह में आयोजित की गई। बैठक की सह-अध्यक्षता भारत के वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय के वाणिज्य विभाग के संयुक्त सचिव श्री अमित वर्मा और कंबोडिया के वाणिज्य मंत्रालय के अंतर्राष्ट्रीय व्यापार महानिदेशक श्री लॉन्ग केमविचेट ने की।
Source: pib.gov.in
Chirag Paswan inaugurates PMFME Bazaar showcasing India’s Diverse Micro Food Enterprises.
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is organising the PMFME Conclave 2026 on 24–25 August 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, bringing together over 500 stakeholders to deliberate on strengthening the micro food processing ecosystem and enhancing access to finance, technology and markets. The Conclave was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of Food Processing Industries, Shri Chirag Paswan, who also inaugurated the PMFME Bazaar, a major attraction of the two-day event. The Bazaar features exhibitors from 25 States and Union Territories, showcasing a wide range of unique, ethnic and traditional food products representing India’s rich culinary and cultural diversity.
Source: pib.gov.in