India, Canada seek to take ties ‘to a higher level’: EAM Jaishankar after UNGA meet.
India and Canada are looking to take their bilateral relationship to a 'higher level', external affairs minister S Jaishankar said after meeting Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. 'Always a pleasure to meet FM @AnitaAnandMP of Canada #UNGA81 A productive discussion as we prepare to take the relationship to a higher level,' Jaishankar said in a post on X on Saturday.
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Modernising India's agri-export cold chain: Tech, air & sea.
India's agricultural export landscape is undergoing a systemic transformation. Driven by surging global demand for fresh produce, floriculture, and marine commodities, the domestic cold-chain logistics sector is scaling rapidly. According to industry estimates, the Indian cold-chain market is expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% to 11% and is poised to touch approximately INR 2.8 billion. However, capturing international market share requires far more than higher farm yields; it demands an unbroken, temperature-controlled supply chain capable of eliminating heat-induced spoilage and satisfying stringent overseas food safety standards. From farm-gate pre-cooling to airport apron handoffs and ocean reefer positioning, the journey of an Indian agricultural export is a high-stakes race against time and climate.
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India, GCC review cooperation, welcome launch of FTA negotiations at New York meeting.
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Friday (local time) reviewed the implementation of their Joint Action Plan and discussed regional and international issues, including the situation in West Asia and challenges to commercial shipping in international waterways, during the India-GCC Troika Ministerial Meeting in New York, as per the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar led the Indian delegation at the meeting held on the margins of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, the MEA said in a press release.
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India’s merchandise exports rise over 15% till September 21: Goyal.
India's merchandise exports have risen 15 per cent till September 21 during this fiscal year despite global economic uncertainties triggered by the ongoing wars, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. Addressing the media after the 14th India-UAE High Level Task Force on Investment meeting here, the minister also said the UAE -- India's seventh largest source of FDI -- has expressed an intent to invest another USD 25 billion in the near future, with the ultimate objective of taking its investments in India to USD 100 billion in the years to come.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
UP’s ambitious Export Target Shows its Soaring Confidence: Goyal.
Stating that UP’s target to increase its annual exports to Rs 5 lakh crore by 2030 speaks for UP’s soaring confidence and burgeoning economic capacity, Union minister for commerce and industry Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that the echo of UP’s growth can be heard across the globe. 'UP has dramatically transitioned from a legacy of fiscal distress and industrial hesitation into an export-led manufacturing powerhouse. The target of scaling UP’s exports to Rs 5 lakh crore by 2030 reflects the state’s soaring confidence and burgeoning economic capacity,' Goyal said, adding, 'The echo of UP’s development is no longer confined within our national boundaries; it is now being heard across the globe. He was addressing a high-powered business session titled ‘Leveraging India’s Free Trade Agreements for Global Business Growth’ on the third day of UP International Trade Show (UPITS) at Greater Noida’s India Expo Mart. Citing the rapid emergence of high-tech manufacturing — such as the advanced robotics factory near Noida, the defence industrial corridor, and upcoming semiconductor parks — Goyal noted that UP’s industrial landscape has fundamentally transformed.
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AgriCon-HortiConnect India 2026 bring agriculture and horticulture buyers together in Bengaluru.
HortiConnect India 2026 will bring agriculture and horticulture under one roof at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru, from 1–3 October 2026. Organised by Messe Muenchen India and HortiConnect Global, the joint trade fairs will connect growers, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), suppliers, institutional buyers, exporters, policymakers and international businesses across the farming value chain. More than 150 leading exhibitors will present solutions and commercial opportunities across cultivation, crop inputs, mechanisation, technology and market access. The organisers expect more than 30,000 trade buyers and industry professionals from India and international markets, with participation anticipated from 37 countries. The event is designed to help buyers compare solutions directly, build supplier relationships and discuss the practical requirements of larger, more productive and market-ready operations.
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Paddy Harvesting Season In Kashmir, India.
Kashmiri farmers thresh harvested paddy to separate the rice grains from the stalks during the harvest season on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on September 27, 2026. Agriculture and horticulture are important sectors of Kashmir's economy, supporting thousands of families who depend on farming and other seasonal agricultural activities for their livelihoods. The region has seen a significant decline in paddy cultivation over the past four decades.
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New FTAs provide comfort to invest in global supply chains in India: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal.
The new free trade agreements (FTAs) finalised by India in the last 5-6 years have been designed to provide comfort to long-term investors looking to invest in global supply chains in India, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said on Thursday. These pacts also provide investors access to USD 60 trillion market sitting back in India.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Niti Aayog to review export SOPs amid evolving global trade order.
In the wake of changing global trade dynamics as well as many recent and upcoming free trade agreements (FTAs), the government is looking at evaluating its two key export support schemes in order to assess their effectiveness in sustaining export competitiveness and likely implications for exports, employment and industry if the schemes are withdrawn.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India, Australia working on comprehensive economic pact, bilateral investment treaty: Piyush Goyal.
India and Australia are working on a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement and a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) to boost two-way trade and strengthen economic ties, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Friday. At ICAI's first Oceania International Conference 2026 in Australia, he said the two countries can enhance cooperation in areas like education and critical minerals.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com