APEDA Boosts India’s Global Organic Exports at BIOFACH India.
APEDA is strengthening India’s presence in the global organic market by facilitating participation of over 35 international buyers from 13 countries at BIOFACH INDIA 2026. The initiative aims to expand agricultural exports, connect Indian exporters with global buyers, and promote certified organic products.
Source: sarkaritel.com
Indian rice export prices near 10-month high amid El Nino fears and rising domestic paddy costs.
Indian rice export prices held near a 10-month high this week, underpinned by rising domestic paddy prices and concerns El Nino could tighten supply, while Thai prices hit a one-month peak. India's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $358 to $364 per metric ton, unchanged from last week, while 5% broken white rice was priced at $357 to $363 per ton.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India may rationalise most customs tariffs by Budget 2027-28, Nirmala Sitharaman says.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday that India may rationalise most customs tariffs by the budget for 2027-28.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India, Brazil must join hands to defend multilateralism amid tariffs: Brazilian Trade Minister Márcio Fernando Elias Rosa.
India and Brazil must join hands to defend multilateralism and World Trade Organisation amid unilateral imposition of tariffs, Brazil's Industry & Trade Minister Márcio Fernando Elias Rosa has told ET.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India's big billion-dollar trade deals are done. Now comes the real test.
India spent years negotiating preferential access to some of the world's largest markets. It has since signed trade agreements with several key trading partners, while negotiations continue with countries including the US and Canada. More recently, India has also signed an agreement with the European Union, opening the door to one of its biggest export opportunities.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Bharat International Rice Conference to drive global rice trade dialogue in October.
The Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF) expects over 30,000 participants at the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026, to be held in New Delhi from October 23 to 25. A media statement said that registrations for the BIRC 2026 have crossed 19,193, including 2,135 international buyer registrations, nearly three months ahead of the event.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
APEDA Organises BIOFACH INDIA 2026 to Promote India's Certified Organic Products and Expand Global Market Access.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, in collaboration with Nuernberg Messe India, is organising BIOFACH INDIA 2026 from 6–8 August 2026 at the India Expo Centre & Mart (IEML), Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR. The exhibition brings together stakeholders from the organic, natural and sustainable food sectors, providing a comprehensive platform for trade, knowledge exchange and business networking.
Source: pib.gov.in
ICAR begins agri roadmaps preparation for seven states, UT.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has initiated the preparation of Agricultural Action Plans for the States of Assam, Goa, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, along with the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The initiative aims to develop comprehensive, region-specific agricultural roadmaps to promote sustainable and resilient agricultural growth across the country.
Source: fnbnews.com
India successfully concludes the Tenth BRICS Industry Ministers' Meeting in Jaipur under its BRICS Chairship 2026.
The Tenth BRICS Industry Ministers' Meeting concluded successfully today in Jaipur, Rajasthan, under India's BRICS Chairship 2026. The meeting brought together Industry Ministers and senior representatives from BRICS member countries to culminate the ministerial engagement under the BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution (PartNIR). Held under the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,' the meeting provided a platform for member countries to deliberate on strengthening industrial capabilities, harnessing technological transformation, and creating greater opportunities for collaborative action.
Source: pib.gov.in
Vietnam Approves Export of Nearly 28,000 Potato Seeds to India for Research.
The Lam Dong Department of Agriculture and Environment (Vietnam) has approved the export of 27,952 potato seeds (Solanum tuberosum) to India for scientific research, marking another step in international agricultural collaboration and potato breeding innovation. Under the official plant variety export permit, the Potato, Vegetable and Flower Research Center, part of the Institute of Agricultural Science for Southern Viet Nam, has been authorized to export potato seeds representing 23 different breeding lines. The shipment contains between 60 and 3,936 seeds for each breeding line and will be transported through Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Source: potatopro.com