India sets import quotas for New Zealand apples, kiwifruit under FTA.
India has set quotas for importing apples, kiwifruit, Manuka honey and albumins from New Zealand at concessional duty rates under their free trade agreement, which takes effect on October 20, 2026, according to a PTI report. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) notified the quota allocation procedure on Monday, specifying import limits, applicable duties, minimum import prices and shipment windows.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Indian rice export prices hit over 1 year high on stronger rupee, crop supply concerns.
Asian rice export prices in key hubs remained firm this week, with Indian rates hitting a more than one-year high on stronger rupee and crop supply concerns, while Vietnamese prices rose to a near two-month high on expectations of stronger demand. India's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $384-$389 per ton this week, up from last week's $378-$384. Indian 5% broken white rice was priced at $385 to $390 per ton.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India's exports rise across geographies; Africa, ASEAN lead growth in Apr-Aug.
India’s merchandise exports registered strong growth across key regions, including Africa, ASEAN and North-East Asia, during April-August of FY27, reflecting the impact of efforts to diversify export markets, according to Commerce Ministry data. Shipments to West Asia, which were hit by the US-Iran war, have also been recovering gradually, rising from $4.2 billion in April to $5.01 billion in August. Exports to the region stood at $6.48 billion in January this year.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
'India an important ally': Rubio says Trump weighing impact of Russia-related tariffs.
The United States will consider India’s energy needs and the strategic partnership with New Delhi before deciding on tariffs and sanctions targeting countries importing Russian oil, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday, as per an ANI report. This comes a day after President Donald Trump waived several provisions of a proposed sanctions law.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India notifies first tariff cuts under New Zealand FTA.
India has notified the first tranche of customs duty concessions for specified imports from New Zealand under the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), which takes effect on October 20. In a notification issued late on Friday, the Department of Revenue prescribed customs duty and cess rates for specified products, along with tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for select imports. The concessions are subject to tariff classification, product-specific conditions and proof of New Zealand origin.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
निर्यात के अवसरों को बढ़ावा देने के लिए वाणिज्य विभाग ने जयपुर में ‘मुक्त व्यापार समझौतों का लाभ उठाने’ विषय पर जागरूकता कार्यक्रम आयोजित किया|
वाणिज्य विभाग ने भारत के मुक्त व्यापार समझौतों (एफटीए) के तहत उपलब्ध लाभों के बारे में जागरूकता पैदा करने और निर्यातकों को उनका प्रभावी उपयोग करने में मदद देने के लिए राजस्थान के जयपुर में ‘मुक्त व्यापार समझौतों का लाभ उठाना-जागरूकता कार्यक्रम’ आयोजित किया। कार्यक्रम को वाणिज्य विभाग के संयुक्त सचिव श्री मोहित यादव ने संबोधित किया। इसमें विभिन्न क्षेत्रों के निर्यातकों के साथ राजस्थान सरकार, विदेश व्यापार महानिदेशालय (डीजीएफटी), जयपुर विशेष आर्थिक क्षेत्र और रत्न एवं आभूषण निर्यात संवर्धन परिषद (जीजेईपीसी) के प्रतिनिधियों ने हिस्सा लिया।
Source: pib.gov.in
India’s edible oil imports up 3.27% in Nov-Sept on higher palm oil shipments.
India’s edible oil imports increased by 3.27 per cent during the first 11 months of the oil year 2025-26 (November-October), supported by higher palm oil imports. According to the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA), India imported 151.64 lakh tonnes (lt) of edible oil in the first 11 months of the oil year 2025-26 (November-October) against 146.83 lt in the corresponding period of the previous oil year 2024-25.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
एपीडा ने तमिलनाडु से बुल्गारिया को 1.755 मीट्रिक टन जैविक ताड़ के गुड़ के पाउडर के निर्यात में सहायता प्रदान की|
भारत सरकार के वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्रालय के अधीन कृषि और प्रसंस्कृत खाद्य उत्पाद निर्यात विकास प्राधिकरण (एपीडा) ने 15 अक्टूबर 2026 को तमिलनाडु के इरोड जिले के गोबिचेट्टीपलयम से बुल्गारिया के वर्ना के लिए 1.755 मीट्रिक टन एनपीओपी और यूरोपीय संघ द्वारा प्रमाणित जैविक ताड़ के गुड़ पाउडर (ताड़ के फूल का रस) की पहली निर्यात खेप को हरी झंडी दिखाकर रवाना करने में सुविधा प्रदान की। यह खेप भारत के ताड़ के पेड़ से बने पारंपरिक उत्पादों को अंतरराष्ट्रीय बाजारों में पेश करने और देश के जैविक निर्यात उत्पादों में विविधता लाने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम है।
Source: pib.gov.in
Indian alcobev industry seeks level playing field.
The implementation of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which reduces customs duties on UK-origin spirits from 150 per cent down to 75 per cent, with an eventual roadmap toward 40 per cent, has brought critical discussions on tax structures, global competitiveness, and market access to the forefront of India’s alcoholic beverage (alcobev) industry.
Source: fnbnews.com
Indian grape exports expected to recover after last season's decline.
India's grape industry is preparing for a stronger season after export volumes fell by almost 40% last year. Improved vineyard conditions and good fruitfulness are supporting expectations of higher production, while Mersel Foods is investing in new varieties and exploring additional export markets, says Swapnil Aware, a board member of the Indian produce exporter.
Source: freshplaza.com