Commerce Minister Goyal reviews strategies for advancing India’s export ecosystem.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today held a meeting with Export Promotion Councils and Industry Associations in New Delhi. In a social media post, Mr Goyal said that the meeting was held to review strategies for advancing India’s export ecosystem, accelerating market diversification and enhancing India’s global trade competitiveness.
Source: theindianawaaz.com
'We know India has long history of agriculture...': USTR Greer hints US accepting 'red lines'.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer concluded his two-day visit to New Delhi, having held multiple meetings with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal during which they reviewed the core elements of the interim trade agreement as well as the broader Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday (June 24, 2026).w Delhi on June 24, 2026.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India-US trade talks begin amid farmers’ concerns over agriculture market.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday began two days of talks to advance negotiations on an interim trade deal, amid concerns from some farmer groups over Washington’s demands, which they fear could undermine India’s agricultural interests. 'The US remains focussed on securing a fair, reciprocal trade deal that opens markets for American exporters and delivers benefits to both nations,' the US Embassy to India posted on social media platform X reinforcing Washington’s long-standing push for lower tariffs and greater market access for American goods, including agricultural products, in India.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India: Foundation laid for two high-altitude flower fields in Leh.
In a major initiative aimed at diversifying Ladakh's biodiversity, enhancing farmers' incomes and creating new livelihood opportunities through floriculture, Lieutenant Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, laid the foundation stone for two high-altitude flower fields in Leh, which will be the first such projects in the country. The projects envisage creating two Flower fields at Choglamsar and Stakna in Leh. The Choglamsar Park is spread over an area of 92,687 square metres, and the Floriculture Project at the School of Agriculture Science and Technology, University of Ladakh, Stakna, is spread over 1.02 lakh square metres of land.
Source: floraldaily.com
From Ratlami Sev To Kadaknath Chicken, 7 GI-Tagged Foods From Madhya Pradesh.
When people think of Madhya Pradesh, they often think of its wildlife, forts, temples, and rich history. But the state is also home to some truly fascinating foods and ingredients that cannot be found anywhere else in quite the same way. Many of these products have received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, a special recognition that protects products linked to a specific region. Here are some of Madhya Pradesh's most remarkable culinary treasures.
Source: food.ndtv.com
India exports Uttarakhand lychee to Italy to mark entry into European market
India has exported its first consignment of 1,000 kg of seedless lychee from Uttarakhand's Doon Valley to Italy, marking the Himalayan state's entry into the European market and opening a new chapter for one of its most celebrated horticultural products. The shipment, dispatched on June 18, was facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in coordination with the Uttarakhand Horticulture Department, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday.
Source: newindianexpress.com
Madhya Pradesh: GI tag for Seoni's famous jumbo custard apple
After three years of sustained efforts, the famous jumbo custard apple of Seoni district in Madhya Pradesh has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, providing the fruit a distinct and protected identity at the national and international levels, an official said on Tuesday. The custard apple, which grows naturally in the forests of Bhutbandhani and nearby areas of Chhapara, is renowned for its large size, exceptional taste, and superior quality. Individual fruits typically weigh between 200 grams and 1 kilogram.
Source: tribuneindia.com
India: New horticulture development projects inaugurated
Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday unveiled and dedicated projects in Jhajjar district, while announcing a series of fresh infrastructure, healthcare, irrigation, education and rural development initiatives expected to reshape the socio-economic landscape of the Badli Assembly constituency. The occasion, held at Munimpur village on Maharana Pratap Jayanti, brought together senior political leaders, agricultural experts and international representatives, including Haryana agriculture minister Shyam Singh Rana and Israeli ambassador to India Reuven Azar, underlining the state government's growing emphasis on transforming horticulture into a major engine of rural prosperity
Source: hortidaily.com
NITI Aayog launches Eighth Edition of "Trade Watch Quarterly"
Shri Ashok Kumar Lahiri, Vice-Chairman, NITI Aayog, released the latest edition of the "Trade Watch Quarterly" publication for Quarter 4 of FY'2025-26 (Jan-Mar 2026) on 23rd June 2026, in New Delhi. It was released in the presence of the CEO, NITI Aayog and other senior officials. The publication provides a comprehensive assessment of global and domestic trade trends at a time when global trade has demonstrated resilience despite persistent macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.
Source: pib.gov.in
India needs 7-8% growth for Viksit Bharat, private investment and export push crucial: EAC-PM Chairman
India requires a sustained economic growth rate of 7 to 8 per cent to achieve its goal of becoming "Viksit Bharat" by 2047, a target that hinges heavily on a revival in private sector investments and robust export growth. Mahendra Dev, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), speaking to the media at the sidelines of FICCI India Innovative Crop Nutrition Conclave 2026, stated that structural reforms implemented over the last few years laid the groundwork for this trajectory.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com