GI-tag ‘Kaladi cheese’ of J&K reaches commercial threshold for global consumption: Dr Jitendra.
Union Minister of State in PMO Dr Jitendra Singh has stated that the 'Kaladi', the GI-tagged traditional dairy product of Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, has reached commercial threshold for local and global consumption. He has shared this good news with Udhampur and other inhabitants of J&K on his social media handle. The Union Minister represents Udhampur-Doda-Kathua constituency in Lok Sabha.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
Indian avocado grower sees room to build the domestic market with properly matured fruit.
India's avocado industry remains relatively small and fragmented, but commercial production is beginning to increase as more growers invest in larger orchards and improved varieties. For growers already established in the crop, the opportunity is not only to produce more fruit, but to supply the market with greater consistency.
Source: freshplaza.com
Vietnamese dragon fruit looks to India as Middle East shipping slows.
Vietnamese tropical fruit exporters are looking beyond their traditional markets as longer shipping times to the Middle East put additional pressure on fresh fruit shelf life. China and the Middle East remain the main markets for Le Quang Nguon of Agriviet, with dragon fruit among the company's main products alongside guava and other tropical fruit. But shipping to the Middle East has become more difficult since the war disrupted established routes.
Source: freshplaza.com
India, Canada & Mexico's $8 trillion trade math looks for cover amid Trump tariff bullet.
India is stepping up trade talks with Canada and Mexico as the three countries look to expand their markets and build new partnerships amid disruptions caused by US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. Negotiators from India and Canada plan to hold a fifth round of talks from October 5, building on discussions that concluded last week, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. A deal is likely to be inked in December when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada, the Globe and Mail reported, citing Indian envoy Dinesh Patnaik.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
ADB raised India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7%.
The Indian economy is projected to grow 7% year-on-year in FY27, higher than the 6.6% forecast made in July, supported by strong public investment and resilience in services and electronics exports, said the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in its latest outlook. The revision follows India’s stronger-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 7.8% in the June quarter, driven by robust investment demand, resilient consumption, and solid growth in the manufacturing and services sectors.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Black Sea Upheaval Sends Indian Wheat Exports to Bangladesh.
Bangladesh has resumed wheat purchases from its western neighbor, after India’s plentiful supply encouraged it to lift an export ban at a time when Black Sea trade disruptions have sent global prices soaring.
Source: bloomberg.com
FM, Naidu to lay stone for Rs.40,000 cr Horticulture Hub on October 2.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will lay the foundation for the Rayalaseema horticulture hub at Madanapalle on October 2. The Centre will provide Rs. 40,000 crore under the Purvodaya scheme for the project and another Rs. 60,000 crore is expected to come through private companies to develop the hub. The project will be implemented across the four undivided districts of Rayalaseema as well as Prakasam and Nellore districts.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Indian exporters seek reciprocal measures for import of agricultural and food items.
Some Indian exporters have sought unit-specific approval for exporters from other countries while permitting import of agricultural produce in the country. This comes as they face rejection of rice consignments by China on the alleged presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). More countries are now regulating rice imports from India by granting rice mill-specific approval.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India seeks more balanced trade amid momentum in China ties, says commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal.
The momentum in India-China ties is a welcome development, though New Delhi wants a more balanced and sustainable trade relationship with predictable access to Chinese markets, commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Wednesday. The leadership of the two countries have also emphasised the need to address each other’s concerns, including 'structural trade imbalance and supply chain issues', Agrawal said while addressing an event organised by the Chinese embassy to mark the country’s national day.
Source: hindustantimes.com
ASEAN deepens Russia, India, UK trade ties.
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is deepening trade and investment ties with Russia, India and the United Kingdom (UK) as the region seeks stronger supply chains and greater resilience amid geopolitical tensions, energy volatility and rising business costs. Two-way trade between ASEAN and the three partners totaled nearly $194 billion in 2025, based on figures presented during separate economic ministers’ consultations held in Manila.
Source: tribune.net.ph