Goyal at G20: India opposes making MFN conditional on WTO obligations.
India cannot support making Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) treatment conditional on obligations chosen by some World Trade Organisation (WTO) members, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said at the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting in Milwaukee, according to ANI. Goyal raised the issue during a session on the MFN principle, stressing that the framework should ensure equal trading terms for the smallest and largest traders. He said preserving this balance would strengthen confidence, predictability and inclusiveness in the multilateral trading system.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India, Canada begin fifth round of CEPA talks on October 5.
India and Canada are set to hold the fifth round of negotiations for the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Ottawa from October 5, as both countries work towards concluding the pact by the end of 2026, an official said. The five-day talks are expected to conclude on October 9, following the fourth round held in New Delhi, which ended on September 18.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
'US deal could spur further liberalisation'.
India's economic growth is maintaining its momentum, economist and 16th Finance Commission chairman Arvind Panagariya said. In an interview with ET's Deepshikha Sikarwar and Kirtika Suneja, Panagariya, who is also a professor of economics and the Jagdish Bhagwati Professor of Indian Political Economy at Columbia University, outlined several strategies to boost growth, including deeper trade liberalisation, increased privatisation, and reforms in the judiciary and energy sectors.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India can emerge as key rice supplier as global production falls 9% and demand rises 14%: IREF.
India is in a strong position to meet rising global demand for rice as global production is expected to fall by 9 per cent while demand is projected to increase by 14 per cent, Dev Garg, National Vice President, Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), said in an exclusive conversation with ANI. Garg said India has sufficient rice stocks to meet global demand despite concerns over lower production, higher fuel costs and fertiliser shortages linked to the El Nino impact and the Iran war crisis.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu calls for concerted effort to expand coffee cultivation in the state.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu called for a concerted effort to expand coffee cultivation in Arunachal Pradesh, improve productivity and bean quality, and enhance the incomes of coffee growers through a stronger value chain. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the ‘Hills to Cup’ Coffee Workshop, organized by the Coffee Board of India in collaboration with the state Department of Agriculture, the Chief Minister said coffee was not new to the state, with its cultivation having begun nearly five decades ago. However, he noted that the potential of coffee had not received adequate awareness and promotion over the years.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Piyush Goyal calls for clear distinction between food supply ‘weaponisation’ and food-security measures.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has asserted the need to clearly distinguish between the weaponisation of food supply chains and legitimate measures adopted by countries to address food security requirements. Addressing the G20 Trade Ministers' meeting in Milwaukee, about 1,200 kms from here, Goyal said the shared objective must be to ensure that food remains a source of security, stability and cooperation.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India: Meghalaya introduces Japanese Tochiotome strawberries to boost horticulture.
Meghalaya has introduced the premium Japanese Tochiotome strawberry variety as part of efforts to strengthen the state's horticulture sector and improve returns for farmers. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced the development during a new feature of his web broadcast, Live with Conrad. He said the initiative followed an official visit to Japan, during which a Meghalaya government delegation visited Japanese strawberry farms and studied advanced cultivation practices.
Source: hortidaily.com
Malaysia increases palm oil exports to India by 40%.
Malaysia is increasing palm oil shipments to India and plans to expand exports of higher-value products. India has already imported more than 2.26 mln tons of Malaysian palm oil, up 40% compared with the same period in 2025. This volume accounts for almost 18% of Malaysia’s total palm oil production. At the same time, the country aims to expand shipments to India beyond crude palm oil to include oleochemicals, specialty fats, food ingredients and personal-care products.
Source: ukragroconsult.com
'Many global markets are open with zero per cent import duty': Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan highlights FTAs, export opportunities for farmers.
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said that farmers will be provided accurate information about the benefits of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and emerging international markets to help them increase agricultural exports. Addressing concerns related to farm exports, Chouhan said that production and export-quality standards will be promoted for agricultural products, including millets, fruits, vegetables and grains, so that farmers can take advantage of opportunities available in global markets.
Source: aninews.in
वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री श्री पीयूष गोयल जी20 व्यापार मंत्रियों की बैठक में भाग लेने के लिए अमेरिका के मिलवॉकी पहुंचे|
केंद्रीय वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री श्री पीयूष गोयल जी20 व्यापार मंत्रियों की बैठक में भाग लेने के लिए संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका के मिलवॉकी पहुंचे। शिकागो स्थित भारतीय वाणिज्य दूतावास के महावाणिज्यदूत डॉ. एम. आनंद प्रकाश ने श्री पीयूष गोयल का स्वागत किया।
Source: pib.gov.in