Jaishankar says India-Africa Forum Summit-IV to shape next phase of partnership.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said the upcoming 4th India-Africa Forum Summit to be held from May 28-31 will define a more forward-looking partnership, as he joined the African envoys to launch the logo, theme, and website of the summit. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, 'Joined African Ambassadors and those invested in India-Africa friendship to launch the Logo, Theme and Website of 4th India Africa Forum Summit.'
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India 'tough nut to crack', says USTR Greer as negotiators wrap up trade talks round.
India is a 'tough nut to crack', US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said here as a delegation from New Delhi wrapped up negotiations on the bilateral trade agreement with Washington. The 12-member delegation, led by Darpan Jain, Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, held talks on the fine print of the trade deal with the US team led by Brendan Lynch, Assistant USTR for South and Central Asia.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Brazil displaces India as largest exporter of corn to Bangladesh.
Brazil has overtaken India as the top supplier of corn (maize) to Bangladesh, marking a significant shift in South Asia’s feed grain trade. For years, India dominated this corridor, leveraging price competitiveness, proximity and faster delivery cycles to meet Bangladesh’s growing demand. That edge has eroded since 2024, as rising domestic use of maize for ethanol production squeezed exportable surplus.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India’s move to export 5 mt wheat unlikely to impact global market.
Though India has permitted an additional 2.5 million tonnes (mt) of wheat exports this rabi marketing season (April-September 2025), it will not have any impact on the global market. 'On paper, this signals a strong return to the export market. In practice, however, pricing indicates a very different story. Exports will occur, but only minimally, in cases where market conditions temporarily align, rather than through sustained global competitiveness,' said New Delhi-based exporter Rajesh Paharia Jain.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
W Asia crisis: Rice exports dip 7.5% to $11.53 bn in 2025-26.
The country's rice exports dipped 7.5 per cent to $11.53 billion in 2025-26 due to a contraction in shipments to major destinations including the middle east countries, according to the commerce ministry data. The exports in March declined 15.36 per cent to $997.53 million.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
The Northern Region Agriculture Conference is scheduled to take place on April 24, 2026 in Lucknow, in the presence of Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath.
Lucknow is set to emerge tomorrow as the center of an important dialogue focused on agricultural policy, farmers’ welfare, and comprehensive agricultural development. The presence of Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath and Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will add national importance to the conference. Union Ministers of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Bhagirath Choudhary and Shri Ramnath Thakur, will also attend.
Source: pib.gov.in
Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Shri Jitin Prasada Concludes Official Visit to the Czech Republic to Strengthen Bilateral Economic Cooperation.
Czech Republic from 22-23 April 2026. The visit was held at the invitation of the Government of the Czech Republic, reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening strategic and economic engagement with key European partners, while deepening bilateral trade, investment, and innovation linkages with the Czech Republic.
Source: pib.gov.in
India, Qatar discuss ways to strengthen trade, supply chains.
India and Qatar on Thursday held discussions on ways to boost bilateral trade and strengthen supply chain resilience, which has been disrupted due to the West Asia crisis. The meeting was held between commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal and Qatari minister of state for foreign trade affairs Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed. 'We discussed ways to further enhance our bilateral trade and investment ties. Looking forward to deepening our strategic partnership in the times ahead,' Goyal said in a post on social media.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
India-New Zealand FTA to be signed on Monday, says PM Christopher Luxon.
India and New Zealand are set to sign the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Monday, April 27, the country's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced on Friday. The two countries concluded the negotiations for the pact on December 22 last year, with the goal of doubling bilateral trade to $5 billion over the next five years.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Dehydrated vegetables are turning India’s post-harvest losses into export wins.
India produces over 320 million tonnes of fruits and vegetables yearly, but loses 15-25% after harvest because cold-chain infrastructure cannot keep up, says Akshat from Delmins Food. 'Dehydration is turning this wasted perishable produce into shelf-stable offerings that farmers and exporters can actually count on.'
Source: freshplaza.com