APEDA facilitates Amrapali mango export from Jharkhand to Dubai.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has facilitated the commercial export of 2 metric tonnes (MT) of Amrapali mangoes from the Aspirational District of Gumla and Aspirational Block of Deoghar in Jharkhand to Dubai. The consignment was exported by Fair Exports (India) Pvt. Ltd., for retail distribution across Lulu stores in Dubai, marking another milestone in promoting exports from tribal and women-led farmer collectives. The export consignment comprised premium-quality Amrapali mangoes sourced from three women-led Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) promoted by Palash – Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS).
Source: fnbnews.com
India, Maldives Begin Talks On Free Trade Agreement To Boost Economic Ties.
The Maldives and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic ties, with both countries officially commencing negotiations on a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at expanding trade, investment, and long-term economic cooperation. The announcement followed bilateral discussions between Maldives Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed and India's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, during Minister Saeed's official visit to India. The visit was undertaken at the invitation of the Indian Commerce Minister, according to a press statement issued by the Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade on Tuesday.
Source: ndtv.com
Canada-Telangana Forge New Trade Ties with High-Profile Visits.
In a significant diplomatic outreach, Canada's High Commissioner to India, Chris Cooter, met with Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, extending an invitation for a delegation to Canada aimed at enhancing trade ties. The discussions focused on fostering stronger trade, investment, and innovation linkages between Canada and Telangana.
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India, Afghanistan to plan agriculture, livestock collaboration, form a ‘Joint Working Group’.
India and Afghanistan have agreed to work towards setting up a Joint Working Group to prepare a long-term roadmap for cooperation in agriculture and livestock, as the two countries look to expand collaboration in areas ranging from seeds and irrigation to research and agri-trade. The decision was taken during bilateral talks between Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Afghanistan’s minister of agriculture, irrigation and livestock, Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Source: hindustantimes.com
'Indian bananas have new market opportunities, but export-grade supply is becoming more selective'.
According to Pratiksha Patil, General Manager, Business Operations at Bandhan Agritech Pvt. Ltd., the sector has faced a far more challenging first half than the same period last year. 'Export competitiveness has weakened, shipment volumes have declined, and exporter margins have come under pressure,' she says. 'Rising freight costs, vessel delays, container shortages and supply chain disruptions have all played a role. At the same time, rainfall across major banana-producing regions such as Jalgaon and Tembhurni has reduced the availability of export-quality fruit, pushing procurement costs significantly higher.'
Source: freshplaza.com
Australia suspends licences of 44 fumigation agencies, putting Indian basmati rice shipments at risk.
Following an audit by Australian biosecurity authorities, which operate one of the world’s strictest import control systems, the Australian Government has suspended the licences of 44 service providers, including five from Haryana and three from Punjab. The action affects around 60 per cent of Indian fumigation agencies approved to certify consignments bound for Australia, potentially disrupting shipments.
Source: newindianexpress.com
PH rice imports jumped 20.1% to 2.75 million tons in first six months.
Rice imports jumped 20.1 percent in the first half of 2026 to 2.75 million metric tons from 2.29 million tons a year ago, as the Department of Agriculture (DA) allowed increased purchases to cushion irrigation disruptions, higher production costs and the anticipated effects of El Niño on domestic output. Department of Agriculture assistant secretary Arnel de Mesa said the higher import volume reflected the country’s need to respond to supply risks that differed from those seen in 2024 and 2025.
Source: manilastandard.net
Philippines 5% broken rice import ban seen shifting demand to lower grades.
The Philippines has begun implementing its policy to halt imports of 5% broken white rice, with market participants expecting buyers to shift toward lower broken grades, though they remain divided on the policy's impact on Vietnamese rice prices. The policy could alter buying patterns in one of the world's largest rice-importing markets, although traders said overall import volumes are unlikely to change as buyers shift to other broken grades and continue sourcing from their preferred origins.
Source: spglobal.com
India asks US to reconsider proposed 12.5% additional tariff.
India has asked the US to reconsider a proposal to slap an additional 12.5% tariff on New Delhi for alleged failure to bar imports made with forced labour, expressing willingness to engage the US Trade Representative (USTR) to address any specific concern through dialogue. The extra tariff proposal under the Section 301 investigation lacks legal basis, evidence and policy consistency, New Delhi argued in a formal submission with the USTR on its findings.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India and Costa Rica hold the First Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) Meeting.
The 1st Meeting of the India-Costa Rica Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) was held virtually on 6-7 July 2026. The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Shri Vimal Anand, from India and General Director of Foreign Trade, Ms. Adriana Castro, from the Republic of Costa Rica. During the meeting, both sides reviewed bilateral trade and investment relations, exchanged views on their respective trade and investment regimes, and noted with satisfaction the steady growth in bilateral merchandise trade to approximately USD 391 million in 2025–26. They also discussed opportunities to further expand trade and investment.
Source: pib.gov.in