India, China Discuss Strengthening Trade Ties At WTO MC14.
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held a bilateral meeting with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on the sidelines of the World Trade Organisation’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14). The discussions focused on enhancing economic and trade cooperation between India and China, highlighting a mutual interest in strengthening bilateral engagement.
Source: businessworld.in
Sweet potato may be a neglected crop elsewhere; but its cultivation remains a significant part of agriculture in India’s rainfed and tribal regions.
In the remote hills of Swabhiman Anchal in southern Odisha’s Malkangiri district, sweet potato quietly anchors the livelihoods of an entire village. In Salgamput, a small tribal settlement under Panasput panchayat in the Chitrakonda block, the humble tuber ensures food security, nutrition and boost income for communities.
Source: downtoearth.org.in
Gadkari calls for technology-driven, sustainable agriculture at Kisan Kumbh 2026.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has emphasised the need to shift towards technology-driven and sustainable agriculture. Gadkari was speaking at Kisan Kumbh 2026.
Source: thestatesman.com
China calls for stronger trade cooperation with India after ministerial talks during WTO conference.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on the sidelines of the World Trade Organisation's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and trade cooperation. Informing about the meeting, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, in a social media post on Friday, stated that Wang Wentao met Goyal during the conference and expressed willingness to deepen engagement between the two countries.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Exports during 2025-26 to record positive growth despite global challenges: Official.
India's exports have sustained healthy momentum despite global headwinds and are expected to post positive growth in 2025-26, a senior official of the commerce ministry said on Friday. The exports and imports data for the month of March and the full 2025-26 fiscal year will be released by the commerce ministry on April 15.
Source: conomictimes.indiatimes.com
India is looking at preferential access to US market, says Piyush Goyal.
India is looking at preferential market access for its products in the US, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday, adding that the country's trade pact with the US is the 'best' as compared to its competitor countries. 'Our relations are very robust. We have a deep strategic partnership on several aspects- technology, defence, trade and investments, and our approach is that India should get preferential market access,' Goyal told reporters here as one year elapsed of the US' 'Liberation Day' tariff announcement.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Basmati exporters seek relief as shipping lines levy charges amid disruption due to war.
The Basmati Rice Farmers and Exporters Development Forum has written to the Indian government seeking its intervention, saying that despite multiple representations made by exporters and industry bodies to shipping lines, no meaningful response or corrective action has been taken. The plea comes as shipping charges of stranded consignments , on high sea and ports have multiplied. It pointed out that exporters are facing risks of contractual defaults, cancellation of orders, deterioration of cargo quality, particularly in the case of food products.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Natural farming offers hedge against fertiliser supply risks for Kharif 2026.
As India prepares for the Kharif 2026 season, ensuring adequate fertiliser availability remains central to sustaining crop production and farmer incomes. While domestic fertiliser production has strengthened and imports have diversified, evolving global dynamics — particularly supply chain pressures linked to geopolitical developments in West Asia — highlight the value of complementary solutions, such as natural farming, to improve nutrient efficiency and soil health.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India’s 2026-27 peanut output may rise 3% on higher area.
India’s peanut (groundnut) production is likely rise by three per cent during 2026-27 as a section of farmers may shift from cotton to the oilseed crop attracted by better realisations and stable demand, according to the USDA’s local office in New Delhi. In its latest report, FAS (Foreign Agriculture Service) New Delhi (Post) has projected that India’s groundnut area is expected to rise by 2 per cent to around 5.7 million hectares (mh) during 2026-27, up from 5.62 mh in the previous year.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
The rise of natural honey in India: A shift from mass production to purity.
The familiar amber jars of honey, a staple in many Indian homes, are experiencing a subtle yet noteworthy shift. For a long time, the Indian honey market has been dominated by mass-produced, heavily processed varieties. These products often prioritise a long shelf life and a consistent look, often at the expense of the honey’s natural health benefits. In response to these challenges, a recent shift in consumer awareness is steering the country towards a new era marked by the rise of natural, pure honey rooted in traditional wisdom.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com