Telangana exports surged 36% under CM Revanth’s leadership: Dr Rekha.
Telangana has recorded a remarkable surge in exports under the leadership of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, said Dr. Rekha Boyalapalli, Vice President of Telangana Pradesh Mahila Congress. According to the Handbook of Statistics on Indian States – 2024–25 released by the Reserve Bank of India, the state’s exports rose from $14,026 million in 2023–24 to $19,123 million in 2024–25, registering an impressive growth of nearly 36 per cent within a single year. With this achievement, Telangana has secured the 7th position among the top exporting states in India, marking a significant milestone in its economic journey.
Source: thehansindia.com
J&K’s fruit economy gets modern edge with high-density plantations.
A rapid expansion of High-Density Plantation (HDP) is driving a structural shift in Jammu and Kashmir’s horticulture sector, boosting productivity, modernising orchards and strengthening infrastructure, according to a report by NITI Aayog. Describing horticulture as a cornerstone of the region’s economy, the report notes that the sector generates around Rs. 10,000 crore annually and supports nearly 35 lakh people. With favourable climatic conditions, Jammu and Kashmir continues to be recognised as a major fruit-producing region.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
Horticulture dept to open 10 potato procurement centres.
The Horticultural Co-operative Marketing Federation (HOFED) will open 10 potato procurement centres, one each in different districts, to help potato farmers in the state. After minister of state (independent charge) for horticulture, agricultural marketing, agricultural foreign trade and agricultural exports Dinesh Pratap Singh, on Tuesday, directed that potato procurement centres will be established across various districts and the procurement process be initiated without delay, the centres were inaugurated in Lucknow and Farrukhabad on Tuesday itself.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Madhya Pradesh Leads India in Spice Production, CM Mohan Yadav Pushes Major Horticulture Expansion Plan.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that horticulture crops are a powerful tool for increasing farmers’ income and called for a significant expansion in their cultivation area across the state. Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Horticulture and Food Processing Department in Bhopal, the Chief Minister said the state must encourage more farmers to adopt fruit, flower, vegetable, spice, medicinal, and aromatic crop cultivation for higher and faster earnings.
Source: indianmasterminds.com
Netherlands to explore possibility of importing roses from Punjab: CM Mann.
The Netherlands has expressed interest in exploring the possibility of importing roses from Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Tuesday. Mann stated this while sharing details of his recent visit to the Netherlands and Finland as part of his government's investment promotion outreach.
Source: ptinews.com
India’s Quiet ‘Pulses Revolution’ To Serve 100% Homegrown Dal.
For decades, India has carried a paradox on its plate. The country that feeds the world on dal is also the world’s largest consumer, producer, and importer of pulses. From tur and urad to masoor, the protein backbone of Indian diets has routinely come from the US, Africa, Myanmar, Australia and Canada. Every bowl of sambar or dal tadka has quietly carried the weight of global supply chains and volatile imports.
Source: global-agriculture.com
State-led execution, MSME and agriculture focus key to Digital Public Infrastructure 2.0 rollout: NITI Aayog.
NITI Aayog has outlined a detailed action plan for the rollout of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) 2.0, recommending decentralised state-led execution, sector-focused transformation cycles, and stronger global engagement to drive India's journey towards a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047. According to the report, India's DPI initiatives are already contributing nearly 1 per cent of GDP and have the potential to reach 4 per cent by 2030, making it critical to accelerate implementation.
Source: tribuneindia.com
India-Australia ECTA: Four Years of Strengthening Bilateral Economic Partnership.
April 2026 marks a significant milestone in India-Australia relations—four years since the signing of the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). This landmark pact has fundamentally reshaped the economic landscape between two of the Indo-Pacific region’s most dynamic democracies, more than doubling Indian exports to Australia and setting the stage for an even more ambitious Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement.
Source: indiasworld.in
Pomegranate exports from India show gradual recovery as trade corridors shift.
India's pomegranate exports are picking up again, with Southeast Asia taking up a larger share of demand while Gulf routes slowly rebuild after war‑linked disruptions, says Abhijeet of Elevex Ventures, an exporter active in the India–Gulf–South Asia trade corridor. 'In March, exports into the GCC virtually shut down in the first week, but since then, we have seen a gradual restart through Khor Fakkan and other ports. While volumes are still well below last year's levels, the flow is stabilising. '
Source: freshplaza.com
India’s mango exports extend beyond the Alphonso and Kesar varieties.
India's mango offering is moving beyond Alphonso and Kesar, as buyers in Europe and the Gulf show growing interest in lesser‑known Indian varieties, says Rituraj Shukla of Vaanya Fruit, the premium mango brand under Nirvana Niche Products Private Limited. 'If you're looking for a point of difference, give buyers a mango variety they've never heard of and let their palate decide,' he suggests.
Source: freshplaza.com