India-EU free trade deal to be inked by year-end: Ursula von der Leyen.
India and the European Union will sign the ambitious free trade agreement by the end of this year, top EU leader Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday after holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the meeting, held on the sidelines of the G7 summit in this French commune, the two sides also resolved to step up security and defence cooperation.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India, Canada agree to conclude free trade pact talks by year-end.
India and Canada on Tuesday agreed to conclude negotiations for a free trade agreement by the year-end as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on boosting ties in areas of defence, trade and energy. Modi and Carney met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains in eastern France.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India's mango exports reach 45 countries; shipments to US likely to grow over 30% this season: APEDA chief.
India's mango exports have expanded to more than 45 countries this season, with shipments to the United States already surpassing last year's full-season volumes nearly a month before the season concludes, APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev said. In an interview with ANI, Dev said exports to the US, the world's largest mango importer, are on track to grow by more than 30 per cent this season based on current trends.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
FTAs, agri-start-ups and FPOs to drive next phase of farm export growth: APEDA chief.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is banking on upcoming free trade agreements (FTAs), agri-start-ups and farmer producer organisations (FPOs) to drive the next phase of growth in India's agricultural exports, APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev said. In an interview with ANI, Dev described the recently concluded FTAs with the UK and the European Union as potential "game changers" for India's agricultural exporters.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Pakistan duty drawback benefits may spoil India’s Basmati party.
Pakistan plans to extend duty drawback benefit to its Basmati exporters beyond June, as it has helped improve shipments of the aromatic rice. The benefit was introduced in late January. But Indian exporters are worried about a dip in realisation in global market due to lower rates offered by Pakistan. This comes at a time when they were expecting normalisation of trade with West Asia after reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Progress of Area Coverage under Kharif Crops as on 12.06.2026.
Progress of Area Coverage under Kharif Crops as on 12.06.2026.
Source: pib.gov.in
NIFTEM-T PMFME National Level Nodal Agency Organizes 3-Day Hands on Training in Dairy Processing and Value Addition for beneficiaries.
NIFTEM-T organized a Three-Day Hands-on Training Programme on 'Dairy Processing and Value Addition' for PMFME Beneficiaries of Tamil Nadu state from 16.06.2026 to 18.06.2026 at Thanjavur Campus to enhance their knowledge and skills in milk processing, quality management and value added product preparation. Totally 25 PMFME beneficiaries from 10 districts of TN have participated in the training program. Training was inaugurated by Prof. V. Palanimuthu, Director, NIFTEM-T in presence of the Officers of the Institute and PMFME Coordinator.
Source: pib.gov.in
On G7 Summit sidelines: Trade to sailor safety, Modi and Trump look to turn a new page.
In their first meeting in over a year following the strain in bilateral ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump Wednesday walked the tightrope, projecting a positive path ahead with a trade deal soon, a strategic commitment to security, and remarks that rekindled hopes of skilled Indian professionals. The meeting, on the sidelines of the G7 summit at Evian-les-Bains in eastern France, lasted 55 minutes, according to sources.
Source: indianexpress.com
Exports hit record $863 billion in FY26 despite US tariffs & Middle East crisis: Official.
India’s exports touched an all-time high of $863 billion in 2025-26 despite disruptions from the West Asia conflict and US tariff measures, underscoring the resilience of the country’s export ecosystem, a senior Commerce Ministry official said on Wednesday. 'This has been a very difficult year, from US tariffs to West Asia crises, but despite that, we have proved that India is very resilient as far as the export ecosystem is concerned. India's total exports reached an all-time high of $863 billion in FY 2025-26,' Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce Ajay Bhadoo said, quoted PTI.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
India’s Agri-Export Basket Nears 500 Products as Shipments Hit $53 Billion: APEDA Chief.
India’s agricultural export sector has shown remarkable growth and resilience, nearly doubling its product diversity over the last decade. Speaking on the sector’s trajectory, Abhishek Dev, Chairman of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), highlighted that India’s agricultural export basket has expanded from roughly 280 products a decade ago to nearly 500 products today. Out of a total of 790 scheduled products under APEDA, India actively ships a vast majority to international markets.
Source: theindianawaaz.com