Urad prices surge on tight supplies, rise in rates in origins.
Urad (black matpe) leads the firm trend in prices of pulses on tight supplies, a rebound in demand and concerns over deficit rain affecting kharif sowing. The all-India average wholesale mandi prices of urad, as collated by the Agriculturei Ministry on the UPAG portal, have increased by about 20 per cent over the past month, while the trend in other pulses varieties has been mixed.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Onion growers welcome agri market near Vadhvan port, urge govt to develop Nashik as export hub.
Maharashtra's onion growers have welcomed the state government's plan for a world-class agricultural market near Vadhvan port in Palghar, but urged authorities to simultaneously develop Nashik as a 'National Onion Export Hub' to help India emerge as the world's leading onion trading nation. The Maharashtra State Onion Growers' Association said that the proposed international agricultural market would boost agricultural exports, food processing, employment and the rural economy, but stressed that its benefits must directly reach farmers.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
ASEAN, Africa lead India's export growth in first two months of FY27.
Asean and African regions emerged as the biggest contributors to India's export growth during the first two months of the current fiscal, according to the commerce ministry data. During April-May 2026-27, exports rose 16.09 per cent year-on-year to USD 88.91 billion.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Afghanistan seeks deeper trade ties with India, pitches for easier business access.
Afghanistan's top trading body has called for expanding trade and investment ties with India, stressing the need to ease business procedures, remove administrative barriers and facilitate the issuance of business visas. The proposals were discussed in Kabul during a meeting between Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) Chairman Sayed Karim Hashemi and Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan Yatin Patel.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India-EU Investment Protection Pact, GI agreements work in progress: Piyush Goyal.
After concluding a free trade agreement, India and the European Union (EU) are working on the proposed investment protection and GI (Geographical Indications) agreements, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. He said that the trade pacts will open huge opportunities for businesses of both sides.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Little known to outside world, Ladakh’s apricot hits global market with 5 metric tonnes shipped to UAE.
Apricot from Ladakh is finally on its way to hit the global map of the fruit market. This season, the Ladakh administration was scaling up the export to over 1000 metric tonnes, 'a monumental leap from just 1500 kg export in the previous two years. Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) said the first five metric tonnes of organic apricots consignment was flagged off to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Source: thehindu.com
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal concludes successful visit to Spain, Belgium, Finland and Estonia; strengthens India's economic partnership with Europe.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal concluded a five-day visit to Spain, Belgium, Finland and Estonia from 13–18 July 2026, accompanied by a high-level Indian business delegation. During the visit, he held multiple high-level engagements with ministers, senior government leaders, business executives and industry stakeholders across the four countries. The visit aimed to deepen India's economic partnership with Europe, expand investment linkages, strengthen technology cooperation and promote greater business-to-business engagement, while building on the momentum generated by the successful conclusion of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.
Source: pib.gov.in
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Addresses India–Estonia Business Forum in Tallinn; Calls for Deeper Trade, Investment and Technology Partnership.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, today addressed the India–Estonia Business Forum in Tallinn during his official visit to Estonia, calling for deeper collaboration in trade, investment, innovation and technology. The Forum brought together senior government representatives, industry leaders and business delegations from both countries to explore new avenues for strengthening bilateral economic cooperation.
Source: pib.gov.in
APEDA Facilitates First Export of Premium Areko Cherries and Scentrose Plums from Jammu & Kashmir to Singapore.
In another significant boost to the horticulture exports of Jammu & Kashmir, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, facilitated the first export shipment of premium Areko Cherries (High-Density European Sweet Cherries) and Scentrose Plums from Shopian and Pulwama to Singapore. The milestone follows the successful export of fresh cherries and plums from the region to Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the UAE, further expanding the global footprint of Kashmir's premium temperate fruits.
Source: pib.gov.in
Panama Foreign Minister begins five-day India visit to boost trade, maritime ties and diplomatic relations.
Panama’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez, arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for a five-day official visit aimed at strengthening the growing partnership between India and Panama. The visit, which will continue until July 23, is expected to deepen cooperation in trade, commerce, maritime affairs, connectivity and diplomacy.
Source: thestatesman.com