Trade agreement can contribute to ‘better’ India-US ties: EAM Jaishankar.
New York, A trade agreement between India and the US, if concluded, would contribute to 'better' bilateral ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, noting that expectations of rapid progress in negotiations had been 'tested' against a much more complex ground reality. Jaishankar addressed prominent members of the Indian-American and diaspora community as well as policy experts on Monday at a special conversation hosted by the Asia Society, as the high-level week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly concluded in New York.
Source: hindustantimes.com
Scotland First Minister Swinney To Lead Trade Delegation To India To Strengthen Ties.
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney on Tuesday announced plans to lead his first trade delegation to India to promote the economic interests of the devolved region of the United Kingdom. The visit, to cover Delhi, Ahmedabad and Mumbai between October 20 and 27, is aimed at strengthening partnerships in sectors including food and drink, renewable energy, education, tourism, culture and space.
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Govt urges industry to leverage FTAs for boosting exports.
The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on Tuesday urged Indian industry to leverage the new free trade agreements (FTAs) and work with the government to convert them into actual exports with action on the ground. Addressing the Confederation of Indian Industry’s national manufacturing conclave here, DGFT Lav Agarwal said: 'Through the new trade agreements, India has opened up markets across the globe and created opportunities that can make Indian industry more competitive. The challenge now is to translate these FTAs into action on the ground.'
Source: fmbharat.com
Haryana launches subsidy up to Rs 1.4 lakh per acre to push horticulture, crop diversification.
In a major push to diversify cropping patterns and enhance farmers’ income, the Haryana Government has launched the ‘Subsidy Provision for Cultivation of Horticultural Crops’ scheme, offering financial assistance of up to Rs 1.4 lakh per acre for horticulture cultivation. Under the scheme, farmers cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices and aromatic plants will receive subsidies for adopting horticulture-based farming practices. According to Department of Horticulture, the initiative is aimed at encouraging crop diversification and promoting high-value cultivation across the state.
Source: tribuneindia.com
Tripura minister seeks higher central support for agriculture, horticulture sectors.
Tripura Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Tuesday sought higher central support for the agriculture and horticulture sectors, including increased allocations under key schemes and changes in the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) guidelines to cover local natural calamities. Nath made the demands while addressing the second day of the National Agriculture Conference-Rabi Campaign 2026 in New Delhi, attended by Union Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. On the second day of the National Agriculture Conference – Rabi Campaign 2026, Union Minister Chouhan chaired a session attended by Agriculture Ministers and senior officials from various states of the country.
Source: fmbharat.com
India’s citrus market enters a new season as domestic oranges arrive.
India's citrus market is entering a seasonal transition, with domestic oranges beginning to arrive while imported South African fruit continues to reach the market. Domestic availability is expected to build over the coming weeks, as import programmes continue.
Source: freshplaza.com
FM Nirmala Sitharaman pushes investment, economic ties with Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Jordan at AIIB meet.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank) 2026 Annual Meeting in Doha, seeking to deepen India's investment and economic ties with Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and Jordan. The FM also discussed post-flood reconstruction support and digital payments connectivity with Nepal, as per the Ministry of Finance. The Ministry, in a series of announcements on its official X account, said that during her meeting with Saudi Arabia's Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan, Sitharaman welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations on the India-Saudi Arabia Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), which is expected to provide a stronger and more predictable framework for bilateral investments and bolster investor confidence.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
UPITS: 6 partner nations, Rs 15,500 cr potential business, agro-food & mfg interest sectors.
The Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2026 concluded with 4,400 Memoranda of Understanding worth approximately Rs 6,500 crore. There were around 41,500 B2B meetings and an estimated business potential of Rs 15,500 crore from inquiries. The event attracted foreign delegations from six countries interested in various sectors of the state.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
RoDTEP scheme extension likely for exporters as September 30 deadline nears.
The government is likely to extend the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme beyond September 30, when the current tenure of the export duty refund programme is set to end, PTI reported on Tuesday, citing an official. The extension would provide continuity to exporters who receive refunds of taxes, duties and levies incurred during the manufacture and distribution of goods but not reimbursed through any other mechanism at the central, state or local level, the report said.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Edible oils duty cut: Indian govt has to balance consumers’ and farmers’ interest, says Agriculture Minister.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday defended the reduction and abolition of import duty on certain edible oils, saying the government has to take a balanced view to ensure availability while protecting farmers’ interests. He announced that the Centre’s nodal agencies, NAFED and NCCF, would procure oilseeds and pulses on their own without waiting for States’ requests to avoid time lag when farmers sell below MSPs in the absence of official procurement.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com