India-US trade pact to 'unleash another level' of ties, says American official; reveals deal is '90%-plus' done.
The US-India trade deal is going to 'unleash another level' of bilateral relations that haven't been accomplished in decades, a Senior State Department Official has said. The official said the two countries were '90 per cent there' with the deal, with only a few final issues being worked out.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri flags tariff move in talks with US undersecretary.
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri held a series of meetings in New York, including with US undersecretary of state Allison Hooker, on Thursday and raised India's concerns over the Russia and Iran sanctions Act and its potential adverse impact on bilateral ties. While the conversation between Misri and Hooker, a day after external affairs minister S Jaishankar met secretary of state Marco Rubio, can be described as positive, India is awaiting the next move by the Trump administration on tariffs against India for purchasing Russian oil, people familiar with the matter said.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India-UK trade deal: CBIC eases paperwork for UK imports seeking preferential tariffs.
The central board of indirect taxes and customs (CBIC) customs authority has eased documentation requirements for importers seeking preferential tariffs under the India-UK trade agreement, saying a valid origin declaration from a UK exporter or producer will generally be sufficient proof of origin and that Form-I need not be filed routinely with import declarations. Form-I is an information document that can be used by Indian Customs to verify whether imported goods meet the agreement’s rules of origin. It may contain details on production, materials and the origin criteria used to qualify for preferential tariffs.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Malaysian Plantation and Commodities minister to lead delegation to India next week.
Noraini Ahmad, Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Malaysia, will lead an official mission to India from 27 September to 1 October 2026, visiting Bengaluru and Mumbai. Coordinated by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC), the mission will deepen industry engagement, expand commercial cooperation and reinforce Malaysia’s position as a reliable supplier of sustainable palm oil and value-added palm-based products to the Indian market. The programme will also include engagement with relevant government representatives to support broader bilateral cooperation, according to an MPOC statement.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India’s pulses exports see a five-fold growth in past 10 years.
Premium geographical indication (GI) tagged tur dal from Kalaburgi (Gulbarga) in Karnataka has found its way into the Maldives market, even as the overseas demand for Indian pulses continues to rise. Overall pulses exports which crossed a million tonnes and were in the striking distance of a billion dollar mark during financial year 2025-26, have sustained the trend in the current year on strong overseas demand.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
The crop at the centre of India’s edible oil self-reliance push.
For all the debate about edible oil self‑reliance, one fact is still not stated clearly enough: India’s strategy depends on how it handles palm oil. India is the largest buyer of this commodity in the world, importing more than 9 million tonnes in a typical oil year, close to two‑thirds of its total edible oil imports.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
केन्द्रीय वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री श्री पीयूष गोयल ने उत्तर प्रदेश में बढ़ते वैश्विक व्यापार और निवेश के अवसरों पर प्रकाश डाला|
केन्द्रीय वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री श्री पीयूष गोयल ने कहा कि मुक्त व्यापार समझौतों(एफटीए) के माध्यम से जैसे-जैसे वैश्विक बाजार भारत के लिए खुल रहे हैं, वैसे-वैसे उत्तर प्रदेश के उद्यमियों के लिए अंतरराष्ट्रीय बाजारों तक पहुंच के अवसर बढ़ेंगे। उत्तर प्रदेश के ग्रेटर नोएडा में आयोजित उत्तर प्रदेश अंतर्राष्ट्रीय व्यापार महोत्सव को संबोधित करते हुए श्री गोयल ने कहा कि निर्यात, निवेश और वैश्विक बाजारों तक पहुंच के विस्तार से उत्तर प्रदेश को 1 ट्रिलियन डॉलर की अर्थव्यवस्था बनाने के लक्ष्य में योगदान मिलेगा।
Source: pib.gov.in
Agrinnovate India Facilitates ICAR Partnerships with Industry for CSR Support in Agriculture.
The 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and 71st Board Meeting of Agrinnovate India Ltd. Was held on 24 September 2026 in New Delhi. On this occasion the Agrinnovate India Ltd. also facilitated the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between ICAR and three industry partners M/s Pidilite Industries Ltd., M/s Venkateshwara Hatcheries Pvt. Ltd. and M/s Everest Instruments Pvt. Ltd. The partnerships seek to leverage corporate CSR support for public-benefit initiatives in agriculture and allied sectors. The occasion was graced by Dr M. L. Jat, Director General, ICAR and Chairman, Agrinnovate India Ltd.; Shri Gyanendra Tripathi, Secretary, ICAR and Vice-Chairman, Agrinnovate India Ltd.; Shri Sandeep Sarkar, Financial Advisor, ICAR; Dr Praveen Malik, CEO, Agrinnovate India Ltd.; members of the Board of Directors of Agrinnovate India Ltd.; the Agrinnovate team; and other senior officials of ICAR.
Source: pib.gov.in
एपीडा ने कर्नाटक से जीआई टैग वाली गुलबर्गा तुअर दाल के मालदीव निर्यात में मदद प्रदान की|
कृषि और प्रसंस्कृत खाद्य उत्पाद निर्यात विकास प्राधिकरण-एपीडा ने 24 सितंबर 2026 को कर्नाटक से जीआई टैग वाली गुलबर्गा तुअर दाल की एक मीट्रिक टन खेप मालदीव के लिए रवाना करने में मदद प्रदान की। इस पहल का उद्देश्य भारत के जीआई टैग वाले कृषि उत्पादों के लिए अंतरराष्ट्रीय बाजारों का विस्तार करना और किसान उत्पादक संगठनों-एफपीओ के नेतृत्व वाले ब्रांडों की कृषि निर्यात में भागीदारी को मजबूत करना है।
Source: pib.gov.in
Govt cuts duty on crude edible oils.
The Government of India has reduced the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on major imported crude edible oils to moderate domestic prices and provide relief to consumers amid rising international edible oil prices. The BCD on crude sunflower oil has been reduced from 10% to nil, while the duty on crude soybean oil and crude palm oil has been cut from 10% to 5%. The Government has also reduced the applicable BCD on the corresponding refined edible oils, while retaining a 19.25% duty differential between crude and refined edible oils.
Source: fnbnews.com