US tariff on Iran partners to have minimal impact on India: Govt sources.
India's trade and economic engagement with Iran remains limited and is unlikely to be significantly impacted by recent tariff measures announced by the US, government sources said on Tuesday after President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25 per cent tariff on Iran's trading partners. For India, Iran does not even figure in the top 50 global trading partners. Last year, India's trade with Iran was USD 1.6 billion, approximately 0.15 per cent of India's total trade, government sources said.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India's December vegetable oil imports rise 8 pc: SEA data.
India's vegetable oil imports rose eight per cent to 13.83 lakh tonnes in December 2025, the second month of the 2025-26 oil year, from the year-ago period, on a sharp rise in soyabean oil and sunflower oil shipments, industry body SEA said on Tuesday. The world's biggest vegetable oil importer had bought 12.75 lakh tonnes, including edible and non-edible oils, in December 2024.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India dismisses claims of suspending trade with Afghanistan.
New Delhi, The government on Tuesday dismissed claims by some Pakistani social media accounts that India has suspended trade operations with Afghanistan due to unrest in Iran, saying the reports were completely false. It said that a fabricated letter is being circulated by Pakistani propaganda accounts on the matter.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Soymeal producers see improving demand for meal from poultry sector.
Soymeal processors are witnessing an improvement in demand from poultry feed makers, even as concerns remain over the rising use of cheaper Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS), a by-product of grain-based ethanol. Soymeal offtake from the feed sector is improving as the poultry sector is doing well. However, concerns over the increasing use of DDGS remain,' said DN Pathak, Executive Director, SOPA.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Indian peanut shipments entering Indonesia illegally, says trade.
Though Indonesia has curtailed imports of groundnuts (peanuts) from India, the curbs are being overcome by illegal shipments via Port Klang in Malaysia. Global trade sources said that at least 90 per cent of groundnuts imported into Indonesia were done illegally after Jakarta lifted the suspension on Indian groundnut imports late in November. Indonesia suspended Indian groundnut exports in September after it found the level of aflatoxin in consignments higher than permitted level.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Trade Marks Agent Examination 2026 Conducted with Participation of Over 800 Candidates.
The Trade Marks Agent Examination (TAE) 2026 was conducted on 10 January 2026. A total of 819 candidates registered for the examination, of whom 388 candidates appeared in Paper I and 362 candidates appeared in Paper II. The Trade Marks Agent Examination is conducted by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) in accordance with Rule 144 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017.
Source: pib.gov.in
Govt reviews 2025 achievements in animal husbandry & dairy sector.
The Government of India has released a comprehensive year-end review of the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Department for 2025, showcasing the sector’s robust growth and strategic measures to enhance productivity, breed improvement and rural livelihoods. The review, tabled by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, underlines how livestock and dairy remain pivotal contributors to India’s agricultural economy.
Source: fnbnews.com
APEDA, horti dept join hands to export Nanjangud banana, Mys betel leaves.
Two major GI crops of the district—Nanjangud Rasabale (banana) and Mysuru veelyadele (betel leaves)—are facing the threat of extinction due to various factors, particularly marketing-related challenges. However, in a major boost to producers, the countdown has begun for the export of these 2 GI products to the global market with the intervention of APEDA and horticulture department. This initiative is expected to help growers secure premium prices.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
'India shipped pomegranates worth $53 million in first 9 months of 2025-26 season'.
India's pomegranate exports are showing strong growth, with over 60,000 tonnes valued at USD 53 million shipped in the first nine months of the 2025-26 season, says Viraj Pimple of Fruit Delight LLP, a fresh produce exporter. 'Production is up, and we're planning Super Bhagwa exports from May 2026 onwards since its larger size and higher shelf-life suit long-distance markets perfectly.'
Source: freshplaza.com
Why German CEOs Are Betting on India: The India-EU FTA Opportunity.
India and Germany have recalibrated their bilateral trade and economic engagement in parallel with India’s accelerated push to conclude a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU). As of January 2026, India-EU FTA negotiations are in their final phase. Once concluded, the agreement will represent India’s 19th trade pact and rank among its most economically consequential, reflecting the scale and strategic importance of the EU market.
Source: india-briefing.com