India-Seychelles conclude umbrella line of credit agreement worth Rs 1250 crore.
India and Seychelles have concluded the umbrella line of credit agreement to be extended to the African island nation for supporting its developmental projects, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri informed on Sunday. As the two countries deepen their partnership, they have also signed an extradition treaty aimed at combating transnational crime.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
US pips China as largest buyer of Indian spices in FY26.
Despite the tariffs, the United States overtook China as the largest buyer of Indian spices during the 2025-26 financial year, after the neighbouring buyer sharply reduced its purchase of spices such as chilli and cumin during the year. China has traditionally been the largest buyer of Indian spices for several years now.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Telangana mulls export policy for rice.
Telangana, which has emerged as a top-3 rice producer in the country, is considering introducing an exclusive rice export policy to promote the export of the staple cereal. Telangana Civil Supplies Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy has said that the state produces about three crore tonnes of rice annually. 'We consume only 36 lakh tonnes, leaving a huge surplus. We consume barely one-tenth of the total production,' he said.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Zero cost, higher returns: Gujarat’s Dahod farmers find success with natural farming.
Farmers across Gujarat are increasingly adopting cow-based natural farming to reduce cultivation costs and improve soil health, supported by the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Project. In Dahod district, farmers such as Narendrabhai Hatila have been practising indigenous cow-based natural farming after receiving training under the ATMA Project. They use natural formulations like Jeevamrut and Ghan Jeevamrut, prepared from indigenous cow dung and urine, instead of chemical fertilisers. The practice has helped reduce input costs while improving soil fertility and promoting sustainable agriculture.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Chair High-Level Review Meeting in Guwahati on June 30.
On the directions of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will undertake a two-day visit to the Northeast. Shri Chouhan will depart from New Delhi on June 30 and hold a high-level review meeting in Guwahati, Assam, the same day. On July 1, he will visit the flood-affected areas of Arunachal Pradesh to assess the situation on the ground.
Source: pib.gov.in
India Marks Largest-Ever Participation at North America’s Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 with Inauguration of India Pavilion.
The India Pavilion at Summer Fancy Food 2026, marking India's largest-ever participation at North America's premier specialty food exhibition, was jointly inaugurated by Consul General of India in New York Mr. Binaya Srikanta Pradhan and internationally acclaimed chef, author and TIME100 Honoree Chef Vikas Khanna at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on June 28, 2026. The pavilion brings together hundreds of Indian food brands, exporters and innovators under one roof.
Source: pib.gov.in
July opens the biggest chapter in India-U.K. trade relations.
Trade deals are important for accelerating prosperity but not every deal is a game changer. One that drives shared growth across key sectors, unlocks opportunity for businesses of all sizes, and pushes the envelope for bilateral trade qualifies to achieve that tag. And so, it is no surprise to see businesses and trade associations using the term in relation to the United Kingdom-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which is formally known as Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
Source: thehindu.com
India's mango exports to the U.S. surpass 2025 volume.
India's fresh mango exports to the U.S. are projected to increase by 30% year on year in 2026, despite higher air freight costs. According to figures cited in the report, exports had already exceeded the entire 2025 volume of 2,188 metric tons, valued at US$9.6 million, by the third week of June.
Source: freshplaza.com
J&K working to create new exporters as India targets export surge: Omar Abdullah.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah on Monday said the Government of India has set an ambitious target of doubling the country's exports by 2030, and that his government has taken several measures to boost exports and make it easier for new exporters to enter the market. Abdullah inaugurated the J&K International Buyer-Seller Meet in Srinagar, where he informed that over 40 foreign buyers from around 15 countries across different continents are participating.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
APEDA facilitates commercial export of GI-tagged Rewa Sundarja mangoes from MP to UAE.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has facilitated the first commercial export of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Rewa Sundarja Mangoes from Madhya Pradesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a significant milestone in promoting India’s unique agricultural products in global markets. Over the past several months, APEDA has worked closely with the Department of Horticulture, Government of Madhya Pradesh, exporters, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), pack house operators and international buyers to establish export linkages for this premium mango variety. These coordinated efforts led to the identification of a buyer in the UAE, paving the way for the international marketing of the renowned Rewa Sundarja Mango.
Source: agrospectrumindia.com