Govt develops export monitoring framework to meet FY31 $2 trillion export target.
The Department of Commerce has developed a structured Export Monitoring Framework which breaks down the national target into sector-wise actions across engineering goods, textiles, electronics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and services for India to reach its target of $2 trillion of goods and services exports by 2030-31, the government said Wednesday.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
From surplus to strain: World rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino.
Rice supply is expected to fall this year as farmers cut planting acreage across Asia because of fertiliser shortages and soaring fuel costs from the Iran war, with an emerging El Nino also set to squeeze output of the world’s most consumed staple. Rice is central to global food security, and even modest supply disruptions can ripple through countries, lifting prices and straining household budgets, particularly among price-sensitive consumers in Asia and Africa. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization in April forecast rice output would expand by 2% to a record high in 2025/26.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Indian mango exports disrupted as shipping costs surge.
A grower in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, is holding 60,000 boxes of Alphonso mangoes, each containing 12 fruits valued at Rs. 3,500 (about US$42) in export markets. As of March 2026, shipments to West Asia have not moved due to restricted transit and higher insurance costs. Buyers in Dubai, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates have stopped placing orders.
Source: freshplaza.com
Telangana exports surged 36% under CM Revanth’s leadership: Dr Rekha.
Telangana has recorded a remarkable surge in exports under the leadership of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, said Dr. Rekha Boyalapalli, Vice President of Telangana Pradesh Mahila Congress. According to the Handbook of Statistics on Indian States – 2024–25 released by the Reserve Bank of India, the state’s exports rose from $14,026 million in 2023–24 to $19,123 million in 2024–25, registering an impressive growth of nearly 36 per cent within a single year. With this achievement, Telangana has secured the 7th position among the top exporting states in India, marking a significant milestone in its economic journey.
Source: thehansindia.com
J&K’s fruit economy gets modern edge with high-density plantations.
A rapid expansion of High-Density Plantation (HDP) is driving a structural shift in Jammu and Kashmir’s horticulture sector, boosting productivity, modernising orchards and strengthening infrastructure, according to a report by NITI Aayog. Describing horticulture as a cornerstone of the region’s economy, the report notes that the sector generates around Rs. 10,000 crore annually and supports nearly 35 lakh people. With favourable climatic conditions, Jammu and Kashmir continues to be recognised as a major fruit-producing region.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
Horticulture dept to open 10 potato procurement centres.
The Horticultural Co-operative Marketing Federation (HOFED) will open 10 potato procurement centres, one each in different districts, to help potato farmers in the state. After minister of state (independent charge) for horticulture, agricultural marketing, agricultural foreign trade and agricultural exports Dinesh Pratap Singh, on Tuesday, directed that potato procurement centres will be established across various districts and the procurement process be initiated without delay, the centres were inaugurated in Lucknow and Farrukhabad on Tuesday itself.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Madhya Pradesh Leads India in Spice Production, CM Mohan Yadav Pushes Major Horticulture Expansion Plan.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that horticulture crops are a powerful tool for increasing farmers’ income and called for a significant expansion in their cultivation area across the state. Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Horticulture and Food Processing Department in Bhopal, the Chief Minister said the state must encourage more farmers to adopt fruit, flower, vegetable, spice, medicinal, and aromatic crop cultivation for higher and faster earnings.
Source: indianmasterminds.com
Netherlands to explore possibility of importing roses from Punjab: CM Mann.
The Netherlands has expressed interest in exploring the possibility of importing roses from Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Tuesday. Mann stated this while sharing details of his recent visit to the Netherlands and Finland as part of his government's investment promotion outreach.
Source: ptinews.com
India’s Quiet ‘Pulses Revolution’ To Serve 100% Homegrown Dal.
For decades, India has carried a paradox on its plate. The country that feeds the world on dal is also the world’s largest consumer, producer, and importer of pulses. From tur and urad to masoor, the protein backbone of Indian diets has routinely come from the US, Africa, Myanmar, Australia and Canada. Every bowl of sambar or dal tadka has quietly carried the weight of global supply chains and volatile imports.
Source: global-agriculture.com
State-led execution, MSME and agriculture focus key to Digital Public Infrastructure 2.0 rollout: NITI Aayog.
NITI Aayog has outlined a detailed action plan for the rollout of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) 2.0, recommending decentralised state-led execution, sector-focused transformation cycles, and stronger global engagement to drive India's journey towards a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047. According to the report, India's DPI initiatives are already contributing nearly 1 per cent of GDP and have the potential to reach 4 per cent by 2030, making it critical to accelerate implementation.
Source: tribuneindia.com