PM Modi's free trade push could lead to $140 billion GDP gain for India.
A more protectionist US could prove an unexpected tailwind for India’s economy. As countries redraw supply chains around trusted partners and seek preferential market access, New Delhi has ended years of caution and is rapidly expanding its free-trade network.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Cage-free eggs account for just 0.08% of India’s supply.
India’s cage-free egg market remains a fraction of the country’s commercial egg industry, accounting for about 0.08 per cent of production, even as corporate buyers step up efforts to fulfil commitments to source eggs produced without conventional cages. A survey conducted in May 2026 by Global Food Partners (GFP), an organisation working to advance cage-free egg production, found that 21 suppliers collectively had about 3.47 lakh cage-free hens, producing around 83 lakh eggs a month.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
एग्रीविजन–2026 के 10वें राष्ट्रीय अधिवेशन का नई दिल्ली में आयोजन|
एग्रीविजन का 10वां राष्ट्रीय अधिवेशन–2026, 13–14 अक्टूबर को नई दिल्ली स्थित आईसीएआर-एनएएससी परिसर, पूसा में आयोजित किया जा रहा है। यह अधिवेशन एग्रीविजन और भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान परिषद (आईसीएआर) के कृषि शिक्षा प्रभाग के तत्वावधान में आयोजित किया जा रहा है। एग्रीविजन के दसवें राष्ट्रीय अधिवेशन के रूप में यह आयोजन एक महत्वपूर्ण उपलब्धि है, जिसमें कृषि क्षेत्र से जुड़े विभिन्न हितधारक एक साझा मंच पर एकत्रित हुए हैं। अधिवेशन में 25 राज्यों के कृषि एवं संबद्ध विज्ञान के लगभग 450 विद्यार्थी भाग ले रहे हैं। इनके साथ प्रख्यात वक्ता, वैज्ञानिक, भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान परिषद (आईसीएआर) के वरिष्ठ अधिकारी, कृषि उद्यमी और किसान भी शामिल हैं।
Source: pib.gov.in
एनआईएफटीईएम-के ने दाल प्रोटीन नवाचार, मूल्य संवर्धन और रणनीतिक साझेदारी पर भारत-कनाडा गोलमेज सम्मेलन का आयोजन किया|
भारत सरकार के खाद्य प्रसंस्करण उद्योग मंत्रालय के तहत राष्ट्रीय महत्व के संस्थान, राष्ट्रीय खाद्य प्रौद्योगिकी उद्यमिता एवं प्रबंधन संस्थान, कुंडली (एनआईएफटीईएम-के) ने 13 अक्टूबर 2026 को 'दाल प्रोटीन नवाचार, मूल्य संवर्धन और रणनीतिक साझेदारी' पर एक गोलमेज सम्मेलन का आयोजन किया। इस सम्मेलन में भारत और कनाडा के वरिष्ठ सरकारी प्रतिनिधि, शिक्षाविद, उद्योग संघ और अनुसंधान संगठन शामिल हुए, ताकि दाल प्रोटीन नवाचार, खाद्य प्रसंस्करण, अनुसंधान और सतत पोषण के क्षेत्र में आपसी सहयोग को मजबूत किया जा सके।
Source: pib.gov.in
Russian alcoholic beverage makers eye India.
More than 160 Russian alcoholic beverage manufacturers are evaluating opportunities in India across spirits, beer and flavoured alcoholic beverages, as producers explore distribution partnerships and long-term market expansion, according to Bobby Kohli, executive director of ROSIND, the Indian partner of the Russian Export Centre (REC). The companies are at different stages of market assessment, regulatory approvals and commercial development, reflecting growing interest among Russian producers in establishing a sustained presence in India beyond exports. Their strategies include building distribution networks, partnering with local businesses and reaching consumers in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
Source: fnbnews.com
India-Chile trade negotiations: A quiet and strategic deal beyond tariffs.
As India and Chile inch toward upgrading their existing Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) into a more comprehensive trade pact, the negotiations have unfolded quietly, far from the buzz that accompanies India’s deal with the European Union (EU) or the US. The trade negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Chile should not be viewed as a routine upgrade to a trade deal; this may be one of the most strategic trade negotiations underway.
Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/trade/exports/insights/india-chile-trade-negotiations-a-quiet-and-strategic-deal-beyond-tariffs/articleshow/134908957.cms?from=mdr
India’s Rice Exports May Decline 4 Percent in 2027 on Lower Supplies: USDA.
India’s rice exports are projected to fall 4 per cent to 24 million tonnes in 2027, mainly due to lower shipments of broken and white rice, according to a report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA attributed the expected decline to rising domestic prices and reduced exportable supplies. India accounts for over 40 per cent of global rice exports.
Source: knnindia.co.in
India-New Zealand FTA Rules Clarify Origin Status for Third-Country Shipments.
India has notified the Customs Tariff (Determination of Origin of Goods under the Free Trade Agreement between India and New Zealand) Rules, 2026. The dossier establishes the conditions goods must meet to qualify for preferential customs duty treatment under the India-New Zealand FTA.
Source: india-briefing.com
Indian ginger growers explore exports to Europe through Slovenia.
Ginger growers in Karbi Anglong, Assam, India, are exploring opportunities to enter European markets through Slovenia. Slovenian Ambassador to India Tomaz Mencin has expressed interest in connecting the region's ginger sector with Slovenian businesses and European distribution networks.
Source: freshplaza.com
APEDA facilitates export of 23.99 MT of frozen food products from Haryana to Canada.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the flag-off of 23.99 metric tonnes (MT) of frozen food products from Sonipat, Haryana, for export to Canada on 1 October 2026. The export marks a significant milestone for Haryana’s frozen food sector, highlighting the growing export potential of India’s processed food industry and its increasing presence in international markets.
Source: foodtechbiz.com