India Reaffirms Commitment to Rules-Based Multilateral Trading System at WTO Trade Policy Review in Geneva.
India's 8th Trade Policy Review (TPR) at the World Trade Organization (WTO) commenced today in Geneva, with Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agarwal leading the Indian delegation and reaffirming the country's commitment to a transparent, rules-based, inclusive and development-oriented multilateral trading system. The Trade Policy Review meeting, being held on 21 and 23 July 2026, provides WTO Members an opportunity to assess India's trade and related policies during the review period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025.
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Government Expands FTAs, Export Promotion Measures to Diversify Export Markets.
Government has undertaken several initiatives to diversify export markets in light of evolving global geopolitical and economic developments. These include expanding network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Comprehensive Economic Partnership/Cooperation Agreements (CEPAs/CECAs); pursuing trade negotiations with major economies and regions to secure preferential market access for exporters; undertaking focused export promotion activities through Export Promotion Mission, Indian Missions overseas, Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), industry associations and other stakeholders; implementing district and sector-specific export promotion initiatives under the Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) initiative; and capacity-building programmes.
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Uttarakhand starts frozen French fries export to Iraq.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has facilitated the first export of 24 Metric Tonnes (MT) of frozen French fries from Kashipur in Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand to Iraq. Exported by Virun Global Trade Pvt. Ltd., the consignment marks a significant milestone in promoting value-added agricultural exports from Uttarakhand while strengthening India's processed food export basket.
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Rice leads India's $545M exports to Iraq in Q1.
India exported goods worth $545 million to Iraq during the first quarter of 2026, India's Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics said on Tuesday. Data showed that rice topped India's exports to Iraq at $169 million, followed by frozen beef at $60 million and petroleum oils and related products at $50 million. Other major exports included bananas worth $46 million, pharmaceuticals at $25 million, large-diameter steel pipes at $20 million, ceramic tiles at $16 million, and tea at $13 million.
Source: shafaq.com
Tamil Nadu’s merchandise exports rise to US$58.95 billion in 2025-26: Union Commerce Minister.
Tamil Nadu remained the country’s third-largest exporting State for the third consecutive year since the financial year 2023-24, with exports valued at US$58.95 billion in 2025-26, the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Tuesday. Responding to a starred question in Parliament by G. Selvam and Rani Srikumar, Lok Sabha Members from Kancheepuram and Tenkasi, respectively, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said Tamil Nadu accounted for 33.38% of India’s exports of motor vehicles and cars, 23.13% of textiles and allied products, 41.63% of electronics, 35.59% of leather and leather manufactures, and 16.66% of engineering goods in the financial year 2025-26. Tamil Nadu’s share in India’s electronics exports increased from 32.84% in 2023-24 to 38% in 2024-25, before rising further to 41.63% in 2025-26.
Source: thehindu.com
Horticulture exports from AP to get a boost.
The Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Food Cluster to promote investments, trade and exports. The MoU was signed on Tuesday in the presence of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, materialising key commitments made during this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos.
Source: newindianexpress.com
India approves two new potato varieties for cultivation.
The Government of India has officially notified two potato varieties developed by ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI), Shimla, Kufri Abhedya and Kufri Ruby, for cultivation. Published in the Gazette of India on July 8, 2026, the notification allows the production, certification and sale of quality seed in their recommended regions, supporting higher productivity, disease management and market opportunities for growers.
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'Germany's buyers have been shifting preference toward supplies from India and Ghana over Honduras'.
Thanks to an expansion in the contracted grower base, the okra season for Indian produce exporter KK Star should have increased export volumes, says Business Development Manager Sourabh Jaiswal: 'We're currently in the middle of our rainy-season harvest, and the next okra season is about to start. We expect our export volumes to track ahead of the industry average, because we've expanded our contracted grower base in Gujarat and Maharashtra over the last two seasons.'
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First commercial Hass avocado harvest completed in India.
Harrison's Malayalam has completed its first commercial harvest of Hass avocados in India. Industrialist Harsh Goenka announced the milestone on X, writing: 'Our first commercial harvest of Hass avocados at Harrisons Malayalam. From planting saplings to filling crates, it's taken a few years. Now comes the best part: homemade spicy guacamole.'
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Navi Mumbai Airport handles first international fresh produce export.
Ramesh Mamidala, Head of Cargo at Air India, says: 'This first export shipment from Navi Mumbai connects growers, traders and businesses in western India directly with one of the region's most important international markets. Fresh produce is highly time-sensitive, and reliable air connectivity plays a critical role in helping Indian exporters reach global consumers while preserving product quality.' Air India Cargo expects the Navi Mumbai-Abu Dhabi service to move around 25 tonnes of cargo per month, using the aircraft's approximately 2.5 tonnes of belly-hold capacity per flight.
Source: freshplaza.com