India pledges technology, expertise to boost Nigeria’s agriculture sector.
India has expressed readiness to partner with Nigeria in transforming the agricultural sector through technology transfer, training and investment to boost food production and strengthen food security. The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Abhishek Singh, stated this at the India-Nigeria Trade Forum on Agriculture and Allied Sector held in Abuja, with the theme, 'Cultivating Trade, Growing Together,' organised by the High Commission of India in collaboration with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce.
Source: radionigeria.gov.ng
Indian coffee exports reach 140 countries in FY2025–26.
The government on Thursday said that Indian coffee was exported to more than 140 countries during FY2025–26, with a significant increase in coffee exports to emerging and expanding markets such as the United Arab Emirates, Libya, Australia, South Korea, Egypt, Kuwait and the United Kingdom and new markets such as Djibouti, Micronesia and Timor-Leste, etc. Responding to a question by Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, wrote that the Coffee Board has undertaken several initiatives to promote GI-tagged coffee and support coffee growers for cultivating GI-registered coffees, including those in Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency.
Source: telanganatoday.com
India’s rice procurement up 5% in 2025-26, as Govt buys 18% higher from rabi crop.
India has achieved 99 per cent of its rice procurement target of 575.52 lakh tonnes (lt) so far. It is 5 per cent higher than the year-ago level. As the new marketing season begins from October 1, the government may have to fast-dispose of its stocks before the next purchase for the 2026-27 marketing season staring October 1.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
EU alerts over 200 Indian rice consignments for pesticide violations in five years, says report.
A new report prepared by the think tank ICRIER has highlighted that the European Union (EU) has issued over 200 rapid alert notifications regarding Indian rice consignments in the past five years. These alerts have primarily been due to the presence of banned pesticide residues and issues related to environmental compliance. India is the world's largest rice exporter, accounting for 29 per cent of global rice exports, valued at USD 11.8 billion in 2024.
Source: newindianexpress.com
India Sends 500 MT Of Rice And Relief Supplies To Mozambique.
The essential relief supplies include tents, hygiene kits, rehabilitation support items, and three tonnes of critical medicines. In addition, 86 MT of life-saving medicines have already been delivered via the sea route. The External Affairs Ministry said that India remains committed to extending multifaceted support – humanitarian, medical, and logistical – reaffirming its role as a trusted first responder and a steadfast partner in the Indian Ocean Region and Africa.
Source: newsonair.gov.in
India aims 10,000 GI registrations by 2030, FTAs to expand global market access.
India’s Geographical Indication (GI) ecosystem is evolving into a bridge between tradition and opportunity and with a target of 10,000 GI registrations by 2030, the country is well positioned to strengthen its heritage economy and enhance the global presence of its unique regional products, an official factsheet said on Tuesday. India is home to over 800 registered GI products and 607 GIs have been granted since 2014. In the last 10 years, authorised users for GI tags increased from 365 to 29,000 (as of January 2025).
Source: smefutures.com
Australian pineapple growers raise the alarm over potential Indian and Indonesian imports.
Growers in Australia are citing high biosecurity risks to stop the government’s proposal to grant market access to decrowned pineapple imports from India and Indonesia. The sector says the phytosanitary measures recommended by the authorities might be insufficient to keep local production safe.
Source: freshfruitportal.com
Kwatra, Georgia Governor discuss stronger India trade and investment ties.
India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and discussed ways to expand trade and investment ties between India and the state. He said the talks also covered connectivity and opportunities to deepen collaboration in business, innovation and education.
Source: indiatoday.in
Union Cabinet extends PM-KISAN scheme through 2030-31.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) scheme for five years from 2026-27 to 2030-31, with a financial outlay of Rs 3.15 lakh crore. The decision reinforces the government's commitment to providing direct income support to eligible farmer families through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, enabling timely agricultural investments and strengthening rural livelihoods.
Source: fnbnews.com
Government Notifies Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework under Foreign Trade Policy 2023.
The Government of India has operationalised the Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023 through Notification No. 27/2026-27 dated August 5, 2026 and the corresponding Public Notice No. 25/2026-27 dated August 5, 2026. The framework provides a comprehensive policy and procedural architecture for facilitating inventory-based cross-border e-commerce exports of goods manufactured or produced in India.
Source: pib.gov.in