Ministry of Commerce Launches New Integrated Website for Department of Commerce.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched today, i.e., 15th April 2026, a modern, accessible, and integrated website for the Department of Commerce (DoC), fully compliant with the Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) 3.0 and the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW). The new platform is designed to enhance service delivery for exporters, importers, and other stakeholders by providing seamless access to trade-related information and resources.
Source: pib.gov.in
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to visit India next week to boost trade and shipbuilding ties.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to visit India next week, with the main day of engagements on 20 April, in a trip expected to deepen the two countries' Special Strategic Partnership through fresh commitments on trade, investment and shipbuilding. The visit comes amid growing momentum in bilateral ties. Bilateral trade between India and South Korea stood at $21.5 billion from January to October 2025, with South Korea ranking among India's top foreign investors. Major Korean firms such as Samsung, Hyundai and POSCO have significant operations in India, particularly in automobiles, electronics and manufacturing. A CEOs' roundtable during the visit is likely to explore new business opportunities.
Source: wionews.com
At $442 billion, India's goods exports hit record high in 2025-26.
India closed the last fiscal with record goods exports of $441.8 billion, 1% higher than the previous year, despite being weighed down by the West Asia conflict, which took a toll on March exports. Driven by a surge in gold and silver shipments, imports rose 7.5% to $775 billion, resulting in a trade deficit widening to $333 billion.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
India aims to cut fruit imports and focus on horticulture exports.
India is looking to reduce its dependence on imported horticultural products and increase its share in global exports, according to a policy paper by the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS). The paper highlights a trend where imports of fresh fruits and spices have increased despite rising domestic production. 'A peculiar shift has been occurring in the horticultural trade wherein, despite rising production of horticultural products, imports of fresh fruits and spices have shown a rise in the past few years,' the paper said.
Source: freshplaza.com
Onion exports up 40 per cent in March.
Onion exports increased to 1.35 lakh tonnes in March, nearly 40% higher than last year, despite the conflict in West Asia. Data also show that India’s onion shipments have become more diversified across markets, even though exports to Bangladesh, a major importer of Indian onions, have declined following import restrictions imposed by the neighbouring country.Officials said that other destinations have expanded their share, reinforcing diversification to Malaysia, Sri Lanka, UAE and other Gulf countries.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Wheat harvest in full swing in North India.
The harvesting of wheat is going on in full swing across North India. Here, farmers are seen working through long hours in peak harvest season, collecting wheat produce in a village near Ghaziabad. According to Reuters, the country’s wheat harvest is expected to rise this year from a year earlier but fall short of initial estimates after unseasonal rains and hailstorms hit the maturing crop.
Source: downtoearth.org.in
APEDA highlights EU’s stricter import controls on Indian food shipments.
India’s agricultural export sector is entering a more stringent regulatory phase as the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority flagged revised European Union measures that increase inspection frequency and compliance requirements for a range of food products originating from India. The updated framework follows the European Commission’s latest revision under Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, amended through Regulation (EU) 2026/194 after its 13th bi-annual review. The move reflects heightened concerns over food safety risks, particularly pesticide residues and aflatoxins, as indicated by repeated alerts under the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed.
Source: agrospectrumindia.com
Edible oil imports in March rise 12% to 11.73 lakh tonne: SEA.
India's edible oils imports rose 12 per cent annually to 11.73 lakh tonne in March on higher shipments of crude palm oil, and the imports may be subdued in coming months due to firm global prices and high freight cost amid the West Asia conflict, according to industry body SEA. In a statement on Monday, the Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) said imports of edible oils increased to 11,73,168 tonne in March from 10,45,281 tonne in the year-ago period.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India, Oman discuss ways to boost trade, investments.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday held talks with his Omanese counterpart Anwar bin Hilal bin Hamdoun Al Jabri on ways to promote bilateral trade and investment. In the last few days, Goyal has held discussions with the trade ministers of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Govt extends validity of $1400 per tonne MEP on honey exports till Dec 31.
The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in a notification said the validity of existing MEP of $1400 per tonne on export of natural honey is extended till December 31, 2026. Earlier in January, the Government had extended the MEP till March 31.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com