NIFTEM-K to Organise ANVESH–2026: A Global Platform with Participation from Over 25 Countries.
National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-K), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), will organise the 'International Conference on Advanced Next Generation Vision for Emerging and Sustainable Healthy Foods (ANVESH–2026)' from 26–28 February 2026.
Source: pib.gov.in
India and Gulf Cooperation Council Sign Joint Statement on the India–GCC Free Trade Agreement.
The Joint Statement on the India-GCC Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was signed between Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and His Excellency Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council on 24th February 2026 in New Delhi formally launching negotiations for a comprehensive and mutually beneficial agreement. The signing took place in the presence of the distinguished delegations and representatives of both the parties.
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India Building Bridges of Trade, Trust and Transformation; Secures Preferential Access to Two-Thirds of Global Trade: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today said that at a time when the world is grappling with uncertainty, India is building 'bridges of trade, trust and transformation,' and now enjoys preferential trade access to nearly two-thirds of global trade owing to a series of high-quality free trade agreements (FTAs) concluded under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
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India, Kenya Hold 1st Joint Working Group Meeting on Agriculture through Virtual Mode.
The 1st Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture was held today between India and Kenya in virtual mode. The meeting was co-chaired by Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu, Joint Secretary (IC), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfares, and Mr. Stephen Rono, Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Kenya.
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‘Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission’ — 'Entire procurement of pigeon pea, urad and lentil from pre-registered farmers by 2030-31': Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan held an important virtual meeting on Tuesday with Agriculture Ministers and senior officials of various states and undertook a detailed review of the progress of the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) and Krishi Unnati schemes. During the meeting, the Union Minister clearly stated that while the Central Government is providing strong price support to farmers through large-scale procurement of gram, mustard and lentil under Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM - AASHA) during the Rabi 2026 season, it is equally essential that every rupee of funds provided to the States is spent in a timely, efficient and farmer-centric manner.
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MoU signed to strengthen food safety, compliance in India–EU spice trade.
The All India Spices Exporters Forum (AISEF) and the European Spice Association (ESA) have signed an MoU to strengthen food-safety compliance, sustainability standards and regulatory alignment in the India–EU spice trade. The agreement was signed at the International Spice Conference (ISC 2026) in Kochi by AISEF Chairman Emmanuel Nambusseril and ESA Chairman Benoit Winstel.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India’s pulses imports ease 4.5 per cent to 65.69 lakh tonnes during 2025.
India’s pulses imports during calendar year 2025 eased marginally to 65.69 lakh tonnes, compared with 68.75 lakh tonnes in the previous year. The 4.45 per cent decline in imports, however, masks divergent trends across key category of pulses. The decline was driven primarily by a sharp fall in yellow peas imports following the government’s decision to impose a 30 per cent duty during the year.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Centre approves gram, mustard and lentil procurement under PSS for Rabi 2026.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said the government has approved the procurement of gram, mustard and lentils under the Price Support Scheme for the Rabi 2026 season, and urged states to fully utilise central funds under key farm schemes before March 31. Chairing a virtual meeting with agriculture ministers and senior officials from eleven states, Chouhan conducted a detailed review of progress under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) and Krishi Unnati Yojanas, an official statement said.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India-GCC FTA: Piyush Goyal signs Joint Statement for trade pact with Gulf Cooperation Council.
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed the Joint Statement for a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, marking a major step towards deeper collaboration in key strategic areas. The signing took place in the presence of the distinguished delegations and representatives of both the parties.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India, US to resume trade talks once there is clarity on tariffs, says Piyush Goyal.
India and the United States will resume negotiations on their proposed interim trade pact once there is greater clarity on tariff changes announced by Washington, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday, days after the two sides deferred a scheduled meeting of trade negotiators amid a reset of US duties.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com