India attracted $843 billion in FDI between 2014-15 and 2025-26: Official.
India attracted cumulative Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows of USD 843 billion between 2014-15 and 2025-26, registering a 169 per cent increase over the preceding 12-year period, a commerce and industry ministry official said on Wednesday. Despite global economic uncertainties, the country recorded a historic USD 94.53 billion FDI in 2025-26, with over 90 per cent of equity inflows coming through the automatic route, said Sumeet Jarangal, joint secretary in the department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT).
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
APEDA to park maximum fee in FDs from non-Basmati export development fund.
An internal committee under the Non-Basmati Rice Development Fund (NBDF), managed by the government’s agri-export promotion body APEDA, has decided to invest all amount above Rs. 1 crore in term deposit (after factoring taxes and administrative charges) whereas the fund was designed to use for promotion of non Basmati export. Between September 25, 2025 and April 30, 2026, APEDA has collected Rs.9.66 crore from non-Basmati rice exporters through the mandatory contract registration fee, official sources said.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
From Khorasan to Kashmir, saffron prices surge amid global supply squeeze.
The war in West Asia is quietly reshaping the saffron market in Kashmir. Since the outbreak of the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the US, prices of Kashmiri saffron, one of the world’s most prized spices, have risen sharply.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Bangladesh wheat tender’s stiff norms likely to keep Indian exporters out.
Bangladesh has floated a global tender to import 50,000 tonnes of wheat, but India will not be able to tap it, given the specification and competitive prices from other origins. On Tuesday (June 9), Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Food’s procurement division issued the tender for importing milling wheat. The tender, which opened on today (Wednesday), closes on June 24.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Commerce Secretary Urges Enhanced Trade, Investment and Business Engagement at India–Tajikistan Joint Commission Meeting.
Commerce Secretary, Government of India, Shri Rajesh Agrawal, delivered the opening remarks at the 12th Meeting of the India-Tajikistan Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, held today through video conference. He noted that the Joint Commission was meeting at a time when the global trade, supply-chain and technology landscape had changed significantly, and underlined the need for India and Tajikistan to convert political goodwill and historical friendship into stronger economic outcomes through greater focus on trade, investment, market access, regulatory cooperation and business engagement.
Source: pib.gov.in
SAPLING Dialogue 2026 Concludes with Call for concrete action plan for holistic development of the food processing Sector.
The two-day Regional High-Level Policy Dialogue 'SAPLING (South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth) Dialogue 2026', jointly organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India and the World Bank Group concluded successfully on June 10, 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The Dialogue, held under the theme 'Unlocking Value: Advancing Food Processing for Employment Generation and Sustainable Growth in South Asia', brought together around 200 participants including policymakers, industry leaders, international organizations, development partners, researchers, startups, financial institutions, and representatives from South Asian countries to deliberate on strengthening resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems in the region. The Union Minister for Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Shri Chirag Paswan, while addressing the inaugural session, highlighted India’s growing role as a global food processing hub and emphasized the importance of value addition, technology adoption, and regional collaboration in transforming South Asia’s food economy.
Source: pib.gov.in
South Asia Can Unlock Millions of Jobs and Billions in Investments Through Food Systems Transformation: World Bank Group at SAPLING High-Level Policy Dialogue.
South Asia stands at a critical moment in its development journey. With millions of young people entering the workforce every year, creating sustainable jobs has become one of the region’s most pressing priorities. The World Bank Group highlighted that transforming food systems beyond the farm can unlock significant opportunities for employment, investment, economic growth, and poverty reduction.
Source: pib.gov.in
FSSAI notifies vegan food norms, establishes new standardised logo.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has officially notified the Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Amendment Regulations, 2026, establishing a new, standardised logo for vegan products. Under this directive, it is now compulsory for all approved vegan food items sold in the country to prominently display the prescribed logo, starting July 1, 2027.
Source: fnbnews.com
India's Modi, Trump likely to meet at G7, discuss trade, visas, source says.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold bilateral talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Group of 7 summit, with trade, visas and energy cooperation set to be high on the agenda, an Indian government source said. The June 15 to 17 summit, in the French town of Evian-les-Bains, will bring together leaders from the world's major economies, including Trump, alongside other high-level delegations from countries including India.
Source: reuters.com
Assam can strengthen India-EU ties through trade, connectivity: Himanta.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the state is well-positioned to play a key role in strengthening India-European Union (EU) linkages, citing its growing economic potential, strategic location and improving connectivity. Taking to X, Sarma said he extended a warm welcome to the European Union delegation visiting Guwahati, led by EU Ambassador to India Herve Delphin.
Source: thehansindia.com