India, Maldives to Establish Joint Business Council to Boost Trade, Investment.
India and the Maldives on Monday decided to establish a formal joint business council to boost trade and investment and foster meaningful partnerships. The decision was taken during the first session of the Maldives–India Business Engagement Series held at the Economic Ministry headquarters here, Sun.mv web portal reported. '@HCIMaldives & @MoEDmv launch Maldives–India Business Engagement Series - a new platform to boost trade, investment & private sector ties. First session focused on setting up Maldives–India Business Council. 60 years of diplomatic ties, growing stronger,' the High Commission of India in the Maldives posted on X.
Source: outlookbusiness.com
India’s Coffee Exports Pick up Amid Forecasts of Higher Production.
The latest data from the Coffee Board of India shows that from the start of the current coffee year in October until March 17, the country exported 193,724 tonnes of coffee, an increase of 28% from the 151,127 tonnes exported in the same period of the previous coffee year.
Source: stonex.com
India: High-tech growing model bears fruit In Alwar.
An Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from Alwar has successfully turned to high-tech farming, cultivating capsicum in polyhouses and hydroponic systems - an initiative that is now yielding significant profits and inspiring local farmers. The project, launched nearly three years ago by IAS officer Prem Prakash Meena, is currently managed by his father, Kaduram Meena, on their five-acre farmland near the city. What began as an experiment inspired by a social media video has now evolved into a thriving agribusiness supplying premium produce to metropolitan markets like Delhi and Gurugram.
Source: hortidaily.com
India: Horticulture Learning Centre coming to Punjab.
Punjab will have a dedicated horticulture experience and learning centre on the lines the World Horti Center ecosystem, officials said on Monday. As a part of his visit for investment promotion outreach in the Netherlands on Monday, the Chief Minister undertook key visits to leading horticulture institutions, including the World Horti Center (WHC), Westland, and the globally renowned Keukenhof, Lisse, to study best practices in sustainable agriculture, floriculture, and high-efficiency farming systems, said an official statement here.
Source: hortidaily.com
Full program announced for Fresh Produce India.
The final speaker lineup has been announced for Fresh Produce India, which makes its return to Mumbai on 16-17 April 2026. Taking place at the Trident Nariman Point Hotel, this fresh produce event brings together leading decision-makers from across India and the rest of the world, combining a non-stop business networking expo with a packed program of talks, presentations, and tastings on day one (16 April), followed by study tours exploring wholesale and retail in Mumbai on day two.
Source: hortidaily.com
APEDA Showcases India’s Growing Capabilities In High-Quality Agricultural Production.
APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) showcased India’s growing capabilities in high-quality agricultural production, value addition and export-oriented supply chains at the ‘AAHAR 2026’. The pavilion brought together exporters, startups, State agencies and producer organisations, highlighting opportunities to expand India’s presence in international markets, it was announced on Wednesday.
Source: ddnews.gov.in
India, US continue to have 'positive, productive discussions' on trade deal.
A senior United States official has said that Washington and New Delhi are making progress toward a finalised trade deal, as the two sides hold fresh negotiations in the American capital. The official, speaking to ANI, said, 'The Trump administration and India continue to have positive and productive discussions towards a finalised trade deal.'
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Phase-I of bilateral trade agreement with US almost ready: Piyush Goyal.
India and the US have almost finalised the first tranche of their bilateral trade agreement (BTA), and New Delhi will discuss a mechanism to get preferential market access, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Monday. About a dozen Indian negotiators are in Washington, for the first in-person trade talks since October.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
South Korea's Lee to seek big boost in economic ties in summit with PM Modi.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung heads into talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday, aiming for a big boost in economic cooperation, particularly in areas such as shipbuilding. It is the first South Korean presidential state visit to India in eight years.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Govt strengthens DGFT Norms Committees to speed up export authorisations, cut delays.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced a set of reforms to improve the functioning of Norms Committees under the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), aimed at faster disposal of Advance Authorisation applications and easing process for exporters. In an official statement, the ministry stated that the move comes as part of the government's broader push to enhance ease of doing business and reduce delays in approvals under export-linked schemes.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com