Piyush Goyal says India is on track for $1 trillion exports. FTA kite has a string problem.
India’s trade policy often emphasises ceremonial aspects, such as signing agreements, announcing figures, and proclaiming success. However, the subsequent administrative processes, rather than diplomatic efforts, will ultimately determine whether Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s projected $1 trillion in exports for this year materialises or remains aspirational.
Source: theprint.in
Piyush Goyal meets UAE Ambassador Alshaali, appreciates efforts to strengthen India-UAE partnership.
The meeting comes at a time when trade and investment relations between India and the UAE have seen significant momentum following the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which came into effect in May 2022. The agreement has been a key driver for boosting two-way trade, easing market access, and encouraging investment flows across sectors including energy, infrastructure, logistics, fintech and food processing.
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UP's dairy advancements redefine agriculture; strategic policy reforms drive growth.
The milk production of 277 lakh tonnes in 2016–17 to around 388 lakh tonnes in 2024–25, continued leadership with roughly 16 percent of India's milk output, the Rs 1,000-crore Nand Baba Dugdh Mission, and NDDB-backed women-led milk producer companies across Bundelkhand, Purvanchal, Awadh, Gorakhpur and the Terai - these are some of the achievements which may be listed as part of the White Revolution in Uttar Pradesh during the last nine years.Uttar Pradesh has made significant progress towards building a modern, technology-driven and farmer-centric dairy economy.
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APEDA facilitates first export of J&K Areko cherries, Scentrose plums to UAE.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first export shipment of premium Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from Jammu and Kashmir to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the agency saying the move will open new international market opportunities for growers and improve their earnings. According to a Ministry of Commerce and Industry release, the consignment comprised one metric tonne of premium stone fruits sourced from farmers in Shopian and Pulwama districts and was shipped to Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
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Sirsa kinnow becomes Haryana's first fruit to receive GI tag.
District Horticulture Officer Deen Mohammad says the application was filed by the Horticulture Department through the Farmer Producer Organisation of Khari Sureran village. According to him, Sirsa kinnow is sweeter, juicier and larger in size than fruit grown in many other regions, qualities that contributed to the GI recognition. Officials credit a significant part of the achievement to the Indo-Israel Centre of Excellence at Mangiana village, where farmers have received training in modern citrus cultivation since 2013.
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Belgian apple varieties grown in Purola for 1st time hits market early, raises hopes for horticulture push.
The first batch of premium apples cultivated using modern techniques in Khaladi village of Purola block in Uttarkashi district has reached Azad Market in Delhi months ahead of the traditional harvest season. The early arrival — in June-July instead of the usual Sept-Oct — is being seen as a breakthrough for modern horticulture in Uttarakhand and a potential boost for local employment opportunities.
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Cachar pineapple farmers eye wider national & export markets after APEDA buyer-seller meet.
A 22-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his parents in Gundala village of Gondal taluka in Rajkot district, with police arresting the couple after a forensic postmortem contradicted the family’s claim that he took his own life by consuming acid. The victim, Ram Bambhava, was allegedly forced to drink acid by his mother, Manisha alias Moti Bambhava (45), before being strangled by his father, Babu alias Atul Bambhava (47), on June 30, according to an FIR lodged by his 20-year-old wife, Bansi.Based on her complaint, Gondal Taluka police registered a case of murder against the couple and arrested both of them.
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UP tops India in horticulture output again: Leads in potato, mango, peas.
Uttar Pradesh has retained its position as the country’s biggest contributor to horticulture production, emerging as the largest producer of potatoes, mangoes and green peas, according to the second advance estimates for 2025-26. The state produced 250.6 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of potatoes, 61.9 lakh MT of mangoes and 37.6 lakh MT of green peas (matar) during the period. At the national level, production stood at 598.8 lakh MT for potatoes, 236.2 lakh MT for mangoes and 72.3 lakh MT for peas.
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India and Russia set $50 billion investment target by 2030.
Amid growing momentum in their economic partnership, India and Russia are aiming to achieve $50 billion in mutual investments by 2030 through joint projects in advanced manufacturing, critical minerals, and green technology.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Finance Ministry notifies rules for determination of origin of goods under India-UK trade pact.
The finance ministry has notified the rules for determination of origin of goods under the India-UK comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA), which will come into force from July 15, according to a notification. A certificate of origin is a key document required for exports to avail duty benefits under India's trade agreements with partner countries.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com