Indian grapes gain market access to Vietnam.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has announced that Vietnam has officially granted market access for the export of fresh grapes from India, effective May 6, 2026. This approval, communicated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) and the Plant Production and Protection Department (PPD) of Vietnam, marks a significant milestone in India’s agricultural trade expansion and opens up a promising new market in Southeast Asia.
Source: agrospectrumindia.com
Tripartite MoU signed to boost horticulture development in Nagaland.
The Department of Horticulture has entered into a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Natural Fuel India, Chümoukedima, and Sathwaro Farming Group, Gujarat, for the development of a sustainable and inclusive horticulture value chain in the state through a public-private partnership model. According to a DIPR report, the agreement was signed at the office chamber of the Commissioner and Secretary of the Horticulture department in Kohima on Thursday.
Source: easternmirrornagaland.com
Belize And India Explore New Agriculture And Food Security Partnerships.
Belize and India are looking to deepen cooperation in agriculture and food security following a high-level bilateral meeting held this week in Belmopan. According to a government press release issued today, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries Rodwell Ferguson and Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture Luis Alex Balona met with India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri Pabitra Margherita, during the Indian official’s two-day visit to Belize.
Source: lovefm.com
PM Modi reaches Abu Dhabi, marks the beginning of five-nation visit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in the UAE on Friday, marking the beginning of a five-nation visit that will also include the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy. Modi landed in Abu Dhabi in the afternoon, where he was welcomed by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He received a guard of honour after arrival.
Source: business-standard.com
Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan inaugurates PMFME Mahotsav in Leh, presides over review meeting.
Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Shri Chirag Paswan today inaugurated an exhibition under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme in Leh. The aim of the exhibition was to showcase the products crafted by PMFME scheme beneficiaries spotlighting local entrepreneurship, enhancing scheme awareness and strengthening market linkages for micro food processing enterprises in the region. The exhibition was held at the DC Office Complex in Leh and was jointly organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) and the Department of Industries and Commerce, UT Administration of Ladakh.
Source: pib.gov.in
IREF seeks to partner with APEDA in Basmati crop survey.
Indian Rice Exporter’s Federation (IREF) has said it is willing to collaborate with APEDA in the Basmati crop survey exercise. The collaboration between APEDA and IREF for the Basmati Crop Survey 2026 can be positioned as a strategic public–industry partnership supporting accurate production forecasting, export planning, farmer outreach, and global credibility of Indian Basmati rice, it said in a letter to APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
West Asia conflict gives mixed push to Kashmir apple trade, experts see resilient outlook.
The ongoing conflict in West Asia and growing fears of an economic slowdown are creating both opportunities and challenges for Kashmir’s apple industry, with experts saying the sector is witnessing short-term gains in domestic markets despite mounting pressure on exports. Experts said disruptions linked to Iran — traditionally a major supplier of low-priced apples to Indian markets — have altered market dynamics in favour of Kashmiri growers in recent months.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
EAM Jaishankar welcomes Russian FM Sergey Lavrov at BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday welcomed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at Bharat Mandapam for the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting, marking a key diplomatic engagement. The EAM also welcomed other Foreign Ministers and representatives from the member and observer nations to the venue in the national capital ahead of the much-anticipated meeting.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Sugar export ban to free up 4-5 lakh tonne for domestic use.
The export ban on sugar amid rising concerns of El Nino is expected to release 4-5 lakh tonnes of sugar, or 1.7% of India's annual sugar requirements, available for domestic consumption. The additional sugar is expected to increase the buffer stock for next year helping ease domestic availability in case sugar production of 2026-27 gets adversely affected by El Nino.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Goyal calls for aligning standards, customs procedures between India and Africa to boost bilateral trade.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday pitched for aligning standards and customs procedures between India and Africa to boost bilateral trade. He also said that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), valued at nearly USD 3.4 trillion, along with India's rapidly expanding USD 4 trillion economy, presents immense opportunities to create resilient partnerships, diversify supply chains, and move beyond raw material trade towards higher-value manufacturing and integrated value chains.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com