NCDEX to launch guar korma futures to help exporters hedge their risks.
NCDEX will launch guar korma futures from July 24, providing exporters, processors and cattle-feed manufacturers a regulated hedge for the commodity in which India makes up 80 per cent of the global production. The country is a leading shipper of guar korma, which is a byproduct obtained from the germ part of guarseeds, to Europe’s dairy belt. Guar is commonly known as cluster beans.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
CLFMA organises dairy meet in Ludhiana.
The Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association (CLFMA) of India, in collaboration with the Progressive Dairy Farmers Association (PDFA), organised a Dairy Farmers Meet in Ludhiana to discuss the latest trends, scientific advancements and innovative solutions for modern dairy farming. The event, held at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, served as a collaborative platform for dairy farmers, academicians, industry leaders, veterinarians and livestock nutrition experts to exchange knowledge, share practical insights and deliberate on solutions to enhance dairy productivity, animal health and sustainable farming practices.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Ladakh to begin premium apricot exports to UAE on Wednesday.
Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena is scheduled to flag off the season’s first export consignment of fresh Halman apricots from Kargil to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in New Delhi on Wednesday, marking the beginning of this year’s export season for one of the region’s premium horticultural products. Kunzang Wangmo, Chief Horticulture Officer (CHO), told businessline that the five-metric-tonne consignment will be dispatched from Ladakh Bhavan in New Delhi.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
West Bengal Will Play a Defining Role in Realising the Vision of Viksit Bharat: Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh.
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today chaired a high-level review meeting in Kolkata during his visit to West Bengal. The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari, members of the State Cabinet, and senior officials of the Central and State Governments. Several key decisions and announcements were made during the meeting to accelerate the state's development.
Source: pib.gov.in
First Round of India–Maldives Free Trade Agreement Negotiations Concludes Successfully.
In a major step towards expanding bilateral trade and investment engagement, the first round of negotiations for the India–Maldives Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded successfully. The negotiations were held in virtual mode from 29 June to 7 July 2026.
Source: pib.gov.in
MoFPI - NIFTEM, Thanjavur - Launching of pilot Short Term Skill Training Programme (STSTP) at ITC-Trichy.
NIFTEM-T has launched the Short-term Skill Training on Assistant Baking Technician (NSQF Level 3) Certificate Programme in coordination with ITC Ltd - Integrated Consumer Goods Manufacturing and Logistics (ICML), Trichy on 03rd July 2026 at ITC-ICML, Trichy. Prof. V. Palanimuthu, Director, NIFTEM-Thanjavur inaugurated the programme in the presence of Shri Surjeet Singh Roria, General Manager & Head, ITC-ICML, Shri Padmanabhan T., Senior HR Manager, ITC-ICML. The first batch of 18 trainees will undergo industry-integrated training from 07 July to 20 August 2026, in which the practical skill development training will be imparted to them in the industrial facility itself and these trainees are already assured of employment at ITC Ltd. Such industry-integrated skill development training programmes in various fields of Food Processing will be awarded with nationally recognized certifications and NIFTEM-Thanjavur, as an NCVET-recognized Deemed Awarding Body, continues to deliver NSQF-aligned, supporting the national mission of building an industry-ready workforce under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI).
Source: pib.gov.in
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Begins Spain Visit with High-Level Engagements to Deepen India–Spain Economic Partnership.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, commenced the Spain leg of his official visit on 13 July 2026 with a series of high-level engagements aimed at deepening the India-Spain economic partnership and expanding cooperation in trade, investment, innovation and industry. The visit underscores the shared commitment of both countries to strengthen bilateral economic ties and explore new avenues of collaboration across priority sectors. The visit assumes particular significance as the two countries commemorate 70 years of diplomatic relations and celebrate the India-Spain Dual Year of Culture, Tourism and Artificial Intelligence 2026.
Source: pib.gov.in
Revised contaminant norms strengthen food safety standards.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notification on the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulations, 2026, amendments represent an important step towards strengthening food safety standards, opine some of the experts. Commenting on the development, Yatish Talvadia, Founder and Chief Experience Officer at Anmasa, said the amendments represent an important step towards strengthening food safety standards and consumer confidence. He said extending contaminant limits to pulse flours and introducing enhanced testing protocols for edible oils reflect the need for food safety regulations to evolve with changing consumption patterns.
Source: fnbnews.com
India-UK FTA comes into effect today, unlocking duty-free access for Indian exports.
After nearly three years of negotiations, India's landmark free trade agreement with the UK came into force on July 15, opening one of the country's biggest export opportunities in recent years by slashing tariffs, improving access for services and professionals, and giving Indian manufacturers preferential entry into the world's sixth-largest economy. The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) promises duty-free access on 99% of India's tariff lines into the UK, benefiting sectors ranging from textiles, leather and footwear to marine products, engineering goods, chemicals and processed food. It also marks one of Britain's most significant trade agreements since Brexit, giving UK businesses greater access to one of the world's fastest-growing consumer markets.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Agricon HortiConnect 2026 brings India’s agriculture and horticulture under one roof.
Following the success of HortiConnect India 2025, the organizers observed growing interest from companies operating beyond horticulture, particularly in areas such as farm mechanisation, precision agriculture, agri-inputs, and post-harvest infrastructure. 'This led to the launch of Agricon HortiConnect 2026, a collaboration between HortiConnect Global Pvt. Ltd. and Messe Muenchen India,' explains Bhavin Thakker, Managing Director of Sonite Agriventures and a board member of HortiConnect Global.
Source: freshplaza.com