India’s coffee exports volumes rise 28% in Q1, value up 12% on higher demand.
India’s coffee exports registered a strong growth during the April-June quarter of current financial year with shipment volumes witnessing a 28 per cent increase on higher demand from traditional buyers in Europe despite the uncertainty and disruption in logistics triggered by the West Asian crisis during the period. Shipment volumes were up at 1.3 lakh tonnes during Q1FY27 over corresponding last quarter’s 1.01 lakh tonnes.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Spices Board invites applications under SPICED Scheme for 2026–27.
Spices Board has invited applications for availing assistance under various programmes of the SPICED Scheme during 2026-27. The Board is implementing the scheme Sustainability in Spice Sector through Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative Interventions for Export Development (SPICED) which had been approved for implementation during the 15th Finance Commission cycle up to FY 2025-26.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
NRAA-Funded Wild Rice Conservation Project Secures Major Milestone in Assam.
The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA), under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, has achieved a significant milestone in the conservation of India's wild rice genetic resources through its funded project titled 'In-situ Conservation and Management of Wild Rice (Oryza rufipogon) in Sonitpur District of Assam.' The project has been implemented since 2022 by the ICAR–National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBPGR), New Delhi, in collaboration with the Assam State Biodiversity Board.
Source: pib.gov.in
Department of Commerce, Ministry of AYUSH and AYUSHEXCIL Convene Government–Industry Brainstorming Session.
The Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH and the AYUSH Export Promotion Council (AYUSHEXCIL), organised a Government–Industry Brainstorming Session on the AYUSH sector at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi on 1st July 2026. Held under the theme 'Strengthening India's Global Leadership in Traditional Wellness: Innovation, Quality, Exports and International Collaboration in the AYUSH Sector', the session brought together over 150 participants, including senior Government officials, exporters, manufacturers, MSMEs, startups, researchers, representatives of industry associations, State Licensing Authorities and other stakeholders, to deliberate on the roadmap for strengthening India's global leadership in the AYUSH sector.
Source: pib.gov.in
FSSAI amends licensing and registration regulatory framework.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has amended its licensing and registration regulatory framework to provide major relief to small and medium food business operators across India. According to the updated rules, food traders who only sell products and do not manufacture them are now entirely exempt from keeping daily inventory records.
Source: fnbnews.com
Spain, India, and Chile lead global orange, pomegranate, and cherry exports respectively.
Spain, India, and Chile continue to lead global exports of oranges, pomegranates, and cherries, respectively. Their positions are based on a combination of growing conditions, product quality, and logistics rather than production volume alone. Spain exports between 1.5 and 1.8 million tons of oranges each year, ahead of Egypt, South Africa, and the U.S. Its proximity to European markets enables shorter transit times, while its logistics network supports the delivery of fresh fruit. Although Spain is not always the largest orange producer, it has maintained its position through consistent supply to nearby export markets.
Source: freshplaza.com
'India's Q1 Exports To Grow 15%': Piyush Goyal Says US Trade Deal Nears Finish Line.
India's proposed trade agreement with the US is in its final stages, with most key issues resolved and both sides working towards a deal that gives India a competitive edge over its peers, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. He also said the India-UK free trade agreement will come into force later this month, while the legal review of the India-EU pact is expected to be completed within the next two weeks.
Source: ndtvprofit.com
Growing demand for 75 mm+ onions boosts prospects for Indian exporters.
India's onion market is entering a sensitive period, with weather disruptions, lower storage quality, and delayed monsoon rains expected to influence both domestic availability and export trade over the coming months. According to Balkrishna Patil, CEO of Hortimax Farmers Producer Company Ltd., good-quality onions are already becoming scarcer, while rising international demand for larger bulbs presents an opportunity for Indian exporters.
Source: freshplaza.com
Trade talks with US in final stage, India to get competitive edge: Piyush Goyal.
The India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA) talks have entered the final stage, with most key issues having been sorted out and both sides working towards a deal that gives New Delhi an advantage over its competitors, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. Speaking at the NDTV Indo-Japan Strategic Dialogue, Goyal said he does not foresee any major hurdles in concluding the US trade agreement despite recent legal and policy developments in Washington.
Source: ddindia.co.in
Piyush Goyal hails export of Punjab's first Litchi consignments to Oman.
In a significant milestone for Indian agriculture, the fresh litchis of Ummat Agri Allied Cooperative Society from Hoshiarpur, Punjab, were exported to Oman for the first time. The shipment marks a new chapter for the region's fruit growers, expanding the global footprint of Indian produce into the Gulf region.
Source: tribuneindia.com