Sweet surprise: Chandannagar's Jolbhora Sandesh earns GI tag, strengthening export prospects.
Chandannagar's Jolbhora Sandesh has joined the list of Bengal's Geographical Indication (GI) tagged products announced this month, marking a milestone for one of the state's most celebrated sweets and opening the door to export possibilities. The sweet is among 21 products from West Bengal that received the GI tag in 2026, and four of them are from the Hooghly district. Alongside Chandannagar's Jolbhora Sandesh, Janai's Monohara, and Balagarh's traditional wooden boats have also received recognition.
Source: telegraphindia.com
Goyal heads to UK ahead of India-UK trade pact rollout.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's UK visit from June 25-27 precedes the July 15 implementation of the India-UK CETA and Double Contribution Convention. Discussions with UK's Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle will focus on regulatory alignment, customs coordination, and operationalizing tariff liberalisation for Indian exports. The talks also aim to boost professional mobility and achieve a bilateral trade target of $120 billion by 2030.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India, US inch closer to interim trade pact after fresh talks.
India and the US are nearing an interim trade deal, with both nations reporting significant progress in recent negotiations. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer concluded two days of talks, aiming to finalize the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement. Discussions focused on market access, digital trade, and non-tariff barriers, with both sides committed to a balanced pact delivering tangible benefits.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Exporters urge govt not to impose curbs on onions.
Onion exporters have urged the Centre to hold back on plans to impose any curbs on overseas shipments after wholesale prices surged at Maharashtra's benchmark Lasalgaon market. The Horticulture Produce Exporters Association (HPEA) has written to the government, highlighting this could undermine overseas markets regained by India after previous export control measures.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Goyal meets exporters to discuss ways to boost shipments, leverage FTAs.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday met exporters to discuss ways to boost outbound shipments and leverage free trade agreements. 'Discussed measures to strengthen support for MSMEs, maximise opportunities through FTAs, foster innovation and deep-tech capabilities, improve export facilitation, and expand India's role in global value chains,' Goyal said in a social media post.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India-China border trade via Lipulekh Pass to resume after 6 yrs.
The first batch of 26 Indian traders is expected to enter the Chinese territory of Tibet through the Lipulekh pass on June 26, marking the resumption of border trade after a six-year hiatus, according to administrative sources in Dharchula. Ashish Joshi, Trade Officer and Dharchula Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), said that 26 trade passes have been issued, which include 17 traders and nine helpers. A customs office has also been opened at Gunji to facilitate the process.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Russia and India working on increasing bilateral trade volumes: Kremlin spokesman.
Russia and India are working on increasing bilateral trade volumes, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday, as the two countries pursue a trade target of $100 billion by 2030 from $60 billion now. Peskov, who attended the 12th Primakov Readings international academic and expert forum, also said that Russia and India share a notably privileged partnership.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Gujarat’s Rajkot to host 2-day cottonseed and groundnut conclave from Aug 22.
The Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) and the All India Cottonseed Crushers’ Association (AICOSCA) will organise the seventh SEA-AICOSCA Cottonseed and Groundnut Conclave 2026 in Gujarat’s Rajkot on August 22 and 23. The conclave aims to provide a common platform for stakeholders to discuss innovations, market opportunities, policy developments, value addition, and global demand trends in cottonseed oil, cake and meal as well as groundnut oil and meal.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
APEDA Successfully Concludes First Cohort of BHARATI Programme to Accelerate Innovation-Led Growth in Agri-Food Exports.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has successfully concluded the first cohort of BHARATI (Bharat's Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Innovation), its flagship export enablement and acceleration programme aimed at fostering innovation-led growth in India's agri-food export sector. Beyond supporting stakeholders, BHARATI seeks to cultivate a dynamic ecosystem aligned with India's target of achieving exports worth USD 50 billion in APEDA-scheduled products by 2030.
Source: pib.gov.in
Ambassador Jamieson Greer Leads U.S. Delegation to India for Bilateral Trade Agreement Talks.
United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer visited New Delhi from 22–24 June 2026, leading an official U.S. delegation. The visit marked a key step in ongoing efforts to advance a balanced, mutually beneficial India–U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) and to finalize an interim deal in line with the joint statement of 7 February 2026. Ambassador Greer held multiple rounds of discussions with the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal. The two leaders conducted a comprehensive review of core BTA elements, including enhanced market access, digital trade, supply chain resilience, reduction of non-tariff barriers, and expanded cooperation in strategic sectors.
Source: pib.gov.in