West Asia tensions may cloud India’s coffee export momentum.
Even as Indian coffee exports gain pace with the completion of the harvest, exporters are increasingly concerned about the escalating conflict in the West Asia, fearing an impact on the shipments. The uncertainty has already begun to disrupt logistics, with some shipping lines reportedly suspending cargo bookings to parts of the region.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India’s 2025–26 horticulture production forecast at 370.846 million tons.
India's horticulture production reached approximately 370.738 million tons in the 2024–25 season, according to data presented by Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during a press conference in Mussoorie. The figure represents a 4.51 per cent increase compared with the previous year.
Source: freshplaza.com
Assam exports GI-tagged Karbi Anglong ginger to London for first time.
Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora flagged off the first export consignment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger to London during a ceremony held at Krishi Bhawan, Khanapara in Guwahati on Monday. Speaking at the event, Bora said, 'This is the first time that ginger is being exported. This ginger is from Karbi Anglong. Its quality is very good. We are exporting it to London. This is a matter of great happiness for us.'
Source: thenewsmill.com
Iran war disrupts global ocean freight and air cargo supply chains beyond oil.
The Iran war has effectively halted oil tanker movement in the key Strait of Hormuz. But it's also disrupting the wider global supply chain beyond oil, affecting everything from pharmaceuticals from India, semiconductors from Asia and oil-derived products like fertilizers that come from the Middle East. Cargo ships are stuck in the Gulf or making a much longer detour around the southern tip of Africa. Planes carrying air cargo out of the Middle East are grounded. And the longer the war drags on, the more likely that there will be shortages and price increases on a wide range of goods.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India-UK trade deal faces challenges amid West Asia conflict.
India's new trade deal with the UK faces a potential hurdle. The ongoing West Asia crisis is impacting sea routes. Vessels are rerouting away from key passages. This could affect India's exports in the initial phase of the agreement. Gem and jewellery exports are also becoming costlier due to air cargo detours. The government is closely monitoring the situation.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
WTO meet: India pushes tech transfer to boost developing nations’ trade.
Ahead of the upcoming ministerial of the World Trade Organization (WTO), India Tuesday asked developed countries to put in place measures to transfer relevant and advanced environmentally sound technologies so as to improve trade flows from the developing and least-developed countries.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Indian fruit, vegetable exporters a worried lot as Iran war upsets all calculations.
Ramzan and Easter, a critical season for Indian fruits and vegetables exporters catering to markets in West Asia and Europe, turned out to be time for major worry for them this year, The Times of India reported on March 4. Demand typically rises during this period. Several exporters even source seeds and cultivate produce specifically for Europe, where January to April is considered a lean cultivation season. However, ongoing disruptions have upended shipment plans and upset all calculations.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
US-India trade deal inches toward finish line, says Deputy Secretary Landau.
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Thursday said a long-anticipated trade agreement between the United States and India is 'close to the finish line' and could unlock significant economic potential for both countries. Addressing the Raisina Dialogue 2026, Landau described the proposed deal as a major step forward in deepening bilateral ties, signalling that negotiations had entered their final stages. He suggested that once concluded, the agreement could expand trade flows and strengthen economic cooperation between the two democracies.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India, Finland sign MoUs as PM Modi and Alexander Stubb elevate ties to strategic partnership.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held bilateral talks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb at Hyderabad House, with both leaders agreeing to expand cooperation in areas such as digitalisation, sustainability, clean energy, quantum computing and semiconductors, while also deepening engagement in defence and space. Addressing a joint press statement after the talks, PM Modi said India and Finland have decided to shape their bilateral ties into a strategic partnership focused on digitalisation and sustainability, which will accelerate collaboration across high-technology sectors.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Farm worries crop up as fertiliser companies fear a gas crunch.
The country is staring at a potential gas crunch after Qatar suspended LNG production, threatening to squeeze a key input for urea manufacturing and disrupting fertiliser supplies ahead of the summer and monsoon sowing seasons. While India currently holds about two months of buffer stocks of urea and di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), according to industry estimates, executives warned that any prolonged disruption in gas availability could force a suspension in local manufacturing.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com