Chirag Paswan asks Indian dairy industry to comply with quality norms.
Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan on Thursday asked dairy industry leaders to adhere to quality regulations and also cautioned them that non-compliance undermines market access and allows fraudulent players to thrive at the expense of honest businesses seeking international recognition. Inaugurating the 52nd Dairy Industry Conference, organised by the Indian Dairy Association (North Zone), Paswan said India has the potential to position itself as the world’s dairy basket, capable of addressing global shortages through better organisation and strategic market channelling.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Nine FTAs in Three Years Cover 38 Countries; India Now Has Market Access to 70% of Global GDP at Mostly Zero Duty: Shri Goyal.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today urged medtech startups to look beyond the domestic market, leverage India’s expanding trade agreements covering nearly 70% of global GDP, and scale affordable innovations to serve both India and the world. Addressing the Pfizer INDovation Startup Showcase Programme in New Delhi, the Minister emphasized that affordable, scalable medical technology can help reach the remotest parts of India and also access global markets across Africa, Latin America, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and developed economies.
Source: pib.gov.in
MoFPI driving India’s food processing growth through PMKSY, PLISFPI & PMFME schemes nationwide.
In order to promote and ensure overall development of food processing sector, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been incentivizing setting up/expansion of related infrastructure through its two Central Sector Schemes namely Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) and Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) and a Centrally sponsored PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme across the country.
Source: pib.gov.in
Setting up of High-Tech Food Processing Industries.
In order to promote and ensure overall development of food processing sector including promotion of high-tech food processing, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been incentivizing setting up/expansion of related infrastructure through its two Central Sector Schemes namely Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) and Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) and a Centrally sponsored PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme across the country.
Source: pib.gov.in
PMKSY Strengthening Food Processing Infrastructure Across India.
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is implementing Central Sector Umbrella Scheme – Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) since 2017. The scheme is demand driven and applications from across the country for extending the support are invited through issue of Expression of Interest (EoI) from time to time depending upon availability of funds.
Source: pib.gov.in
Kerala Agricultural University launches rejuvenated Cochin Ginger, Alleppey Finger Turmeric varieties.
Kerala Agricultural University has conducted a seminar to launch selected varieties of Cochin Ginger and Alleppey Finger Turmeric, two iconic spice varieties that have been traded from Kerala for centuries. It was highlighted that the traded names Alleppey Finger Turmeric and Cochin Ginger were formally documented as early as the 19th century, with well-defined quality parameters that set them apart in international markets. However, the availability of these traditional trade varieties has declined sharply in recent years, adversely impacting their established niche export markets.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Global rice exports fall 7% y-o-y in CY'25; India's shipments surge 17%.
Global rice exports declined by 7% y-o-y to 56.9 million tonnes (mnt) in CY'25, as per data maintained by BigMint. Trends diverged across regions, but India continued to dominate global rice trade in CY'25, accounting for 45% of global trade volumes. India remained the world's largest exporter, with shipments increasing sharply by 17% y-o-y to 25.7 mnt.
Source: bigmint.co
India-US trade deal: Day on, White House retracts on exporting pulses.
In a quiet move within less than 24 hours, the White House has revised its factsheet on the proposed India-US interim trade deal, changing key language and removing some references, including the import of certain pulses, which had not appeared in the original joint statement issued by the two countries.
Source: tribuneindia.com
Lower 18% Tariff To Give 'Competitive Edge' To Indian Agri Exports To US: APEDA.
India’s agricultural and organic exports to the United States are expected to rise sharply after the interim trade agreement, APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev said at BIOFACH 2026. He highlighted that the 18% tariff secured under the deal is significantly lower than rates offered to other trading partners, giving Indian exporters a competitive advantage. Dev pointed out that India had already registered a 30% increase in organic exports to the US last year, even amid higher duty challenges. Despite temporary rate issues, US buyers continued sourcing from India, keeping trade relationships strong. With the revised tariff structure now in place, Dev expressed confidence that exports to the American market will see strong growth soon.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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India-US deal: Some J&K fruit growers on edge, others call it opportunity to better their produce.
The fruit growers and dealers in Kashmir are worried about the adverse effects of the India-US trade deal on local economy but there are voices within the fraternity who claim the agreement will stabilise the prices and improve the quality of the local produce. Javaid Ahmad Lone, a walnut farmer and dealer from south Kashmir Shopian district, said the imported goods from the US will push the local farmers to improve their stock if they want to stay in the business.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com