APEDA Chairman inaugurates new office of Rice Exporters Association in Chhattisgarh, boosting export prospects for Central India.
In a significant step towards strengthening India’s agricultural export infrastructure, APEDA Chairman Shri Abhishek Dev, IAS, inaugurated the new office of the Rice Exporters Association, Chhattisgarh (CG) at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Bhawan, Nava Raipur, on June 12, 2026. The inauguration ceremony witnessed the participation of senior officials from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), representatives of the Government of Chhattisgarh, industry stakeholders, and leading rice exporters from across the state and Central India.
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APEDA Facilitates First-Ever Honey Export From Assam’s Baksa District To US.
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated first-ever export of 20 Metric Tons of Honey from Assam’s Baksa District to USA. The export was facilitated by APEDA by supporting infrastructure development, including the provision of testing and laboratory equipment at the processing facility to ensure compliance with international quality standards and food safety requirements.
Source: newsonair.gov.in
Indian pomegranate supply improves, but Gulf demand remains weak.
India's new pomegranate season is gathering pace in Maharashtra, with exporters expecting fruit quality and availability to improve significantly over the coming weeks. However, weaker demand from Gulf markets is limiting export opportunities despite increasing supplies.
Source: freshplaza.com
NZ-India Free Trade takes centre stage at Horticulture Show.
Horticulture executives at this year’s Fieldays have strongly endorsed New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreement with India, calling it a major step forward for fruit growers and exporters. Leaders from Horticulture New Zealand, Apples and Pears, and Zespri said that tariff cuts on Apples and Kiwifruit, along with future opportunities for Persimmons and Avocados, would unlock significant growth in a rapidly expanding market. The Agreement also establishes Centres of Excellence in India to support grower training, orchard management and post-harvest systems. Timber industry representatives reported rising enquiries, while political leaders from both National and Labour Parties described the deal as a strategic boost to bilateral ties.
Source: indiannewslink.co.nz
India protecting industry from unfair trade practices of certain countries: Piyush Goyal.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that countries safeguard their domestic industries, and India is no exception, but the country remains committed to navigating trade challenges through dialogue, cooperation, and mutually beneficial engagement. '...when the EU, the US, and the UK are trying to safeguard their domestic steel industry against competition, or even India for that matter, protecting our economy from unfair trading practices of certain geographies, where we find overcapacity, dumping of goods into India at predatory pricing.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Issues related to India-EFTA trade pact implementation may figure during Piyush Goyal's Switzerland visit.
Issues following the implementation of the India-EFTA free trade agreement are expected to be discussed during the visit of Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to Switzerland this week. India and the four-nation bloc, EFTA, implemented the trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) in October 2025.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
World Bank Raises India's FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.6%.
The World Bank raised India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.6% from 6.5% estimated in January, citing reduced US tariffs and the anticipated benefits of upcoming free trade agreements. These factors are expected to cushion the impact of weaker external demand stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India’s horticulture production rises to 378 mln ton in 2025-26, says Govt.
Horticulture production, comprising fruits, vegetables, spices, plantation crops and honey, is estimated at a record 377.78 million tonnes (mt) in the 2025-26 crop year (July-June), up from 370.74 mt a year ago, aided by a marginal increase in acreage and improved yields across several crops. The total area under horticulture crops is estimated at 30.15 million hectares (mh) in 2025-26, marginally higher than 30.14 mh in 2024-25, the Agriculture Ministry said, while releasing the second advance estimates for the crop year ending this month.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
J&K eyes Clean Health Plant Institution to improve quality of horticulture planting material.
Jammu and Kashmir Agriculture Production Minister Javid Ahmad Dar in an interview highlighted key challenges facing the Union Territory’s agriculture and horticulture sectors, including the status of a proposed crop insurance scheme, demand for a market intervention mechanism for apple growers, climate change impacts, pest infestations, shrinking agricultural land, expansion of high-density apple cultivation, and plans to revive the region’s saffron sector.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India’s FTAs with Developed Economies to Support Growth, Innovation, Quality Upgradation and Job Creation: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal attended the closing session of the 5th Annual Meeting of India Global Innovation Connect in New Delhi today as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, the Minister said that India’s strategy of entering into Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with developed economies is designed to support the country’s long-term growth ambitions by expanding global engagement, attracting investments, promoting innovation, creating jobs, upgrading quality standards and increasing India’s participation in international trade.
Source: pib.gov.in