The cumulative exports (merchandise & services) during April-February 2025-26 is estimated at US$ 790.86 Billion, as compared to US$ 747.58 Billion in April-February 2024-25, an estimated growth of 5.79%.
India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services combined) for February 2026* is estimated at US$ 76.13 Billion, registering a positive growth of 11.05 percent vis-à-vis February 2025. Total imports (Merchandise and Services combined) for February 2026* is estimated at US$ 80.09 Billion, registering a positive growth of 21.64 percent vis-à-vis February 2025.
Source: pib.gov.in
Global sugar prices slide on Brazil surplus, India outlook stable: ICRA.
Global sugar prices have fallen sharply amid surplus supply from Brazil, even as the outlook for the Indian sugar sector remains stable, according to ICRA. International sugar prices in SY2026 have remained lower than the current cost of sugar production and prevailing domestic prices, mainly due to surplus sugar supply from Brazil. Global sugar production for SY2025–SY2026 is estimated at 189.3 million metric tonnes, about 5% higher than the previous year, while consumption is expected at 178.1 million metric tonnes, around 1% higher year-on-year.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Planning early shipments, exploring alternate routes amid West Asia crisis: Exporters.
Exporters and logistics providers are minimising disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia crisis by closely monitoring carriers, planning shipments in advance, and exploring alternative routes. The exporting community said that businesses are also adjusting inventory, contracts, and schedules for flexibility.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India protects key sectors under 'powerful' US trade deal, says Piyush Goyal.
India has a 'very good' and 'powerful' trade agreement with the United States, under which New Delhi has been able to protect all its sensitive sectors, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. Speaking at a media event, Goyal said the trade deal would benefit both countries and that the process of building in preferential benefits available to India under the agreement was currently underway. "We have been able to protect all our sensitive sectors," Goyal said, adding that products of India's interest in agriculture had been safeguarded.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Over Rs 15k cr disbursed to exporters till December 25 this fiscal under duty refund scheme RoDTEP.
The government on Friday informed the Rajya Sabha that it has disbursed Rs 15,756.96 crore till December 25 this fiscal under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme. It has benefited more than 1.11 lakh exporters so far this fiscal, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India, UK trade pact may come into effect in one month from now: Piyush Goyal.
India and the UK free trade agreement is expected to be implemented from mid-April this year, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. India and the UK, on July 24 last year, signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) under which 99 per cent of Indian exports will enter the British market at zero duty, while tariffs on British products, such as cars and whisky, will be reduced in India.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
US calls India a 'tough negotiator'; expects New Delhi, other partners to 'honour' trade deals.
The United States on Friday described India as a 'tough negotiator' in trade discussions and said it expects New Delhi and other partners to honour agreements reached with Washington, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said at the India Today Conclave in New Delhi.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Indian export rates steady as demand slows, Vietnamese and Thai rates fall.
India's rice export prices were steady this week on subdued demand, Vietnamese rates eased on less buying and growing supply, while Thai rates fell as the currency weakened. India's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $348-$353 per metric ton, unchanged from last week. Indian 5% broken white rice was priced at $344-$350.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Iran war leads to food inflation in Persian Gulf region on shortage, soaring freight charges.
The Iran war is leading to food inflation in the Persian Gulf region, primarily the United Arab Emirates, with sea routes and air cargo being affected since February 27. Multiple sources told businessline that prices of vegetables and fruits have doubled, while stocks of foodgrains, mainly rice, are thinning.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Maharashtra’s cashew advantage in the era of natural farming.
Maharashtra occupies a prominent position in India’s cashew economy. The state cultivates cashew on nearly 1.9 lakh hectares and produces close to two lakh tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually. Nearly two lakh farmers depend on the crop for their livelihoods.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com