Dec 17, 2025 News Image India offers immediate tariff removal on apples and tree nuts to U.S.
India has submitted a revised "final" trade offer to the United States that includes immediate tariff concessions on selected agricultural products, notably apples and tree nuts such as almonds and walnuts. According to two sources cited by The Hindu, India's current priority is securing the removal of the additional 25% U.S. tariff linked to India's imports of Russian oil.
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Dec 17, 2025 News Image India sees $100 billion trade target with Russia by 2030, 300 products identified for export expansion
India has identified roughly 300 products across sectors like engineering, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and agriculture that offer substantial opportunities to expand exports to Russia, according to a commerce ministry official. Currently, India exports around USD 1.7 billion in these segments, while Russia’s total imports in the same categories reach USD 37.4 billion, highlighting a significant trade gap.
 Source:  https://www.varindia.com/
Dec 17, 2025 News Image "India was the main export market for our Tanzanian avocados"
Overall production and export increased for the Tanzanian exporter. According to Undiri, the company saw growth in the Middle East and Asia, but exports to Europe decreased due to logistical challenges. "Production was higher than previous seasons, mainly due to more mature trees and improved export and aggregation systems. Volumes this season surpassed the 2023/2024 national total of 30,000 tons. India was the main market, followed by the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, and China. Exports to European markets slowed down this season, due to the shipping disruptions in the Red Sea."
 Source:  https://www.freshplaza.com/
Dec 17, 2025 News Image Viksit Bharat 2047: Increasing India’s agri exports to $700 bn
For centuries, agriculture has been the backbone of India’s economy, pillar that had defined both livelihood and food security as well as rural development for millions. Viksit Bharat 2047 is the new vision of the nation leading to a blueprint to turn India into an established and competitive nation at par with global yardstick by its Centenary Independence Year in 2047, with agriculture being central. Yet, the manner in which this sector has been transformed from subsistence-based farming to a high-value, technology intensive export-oriented system is a testimony to India’s aspiration to become an important player in world food economy.”
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Dec 17, 2025 News Image Government Advances Ease of Doing Business Reforms Through Business Reforms Action Plan
In response, DPIIT has launched the District Business Reform Action Plan (DBRAP)—a State-led initiative aimed at localizing BRAP at the district level. DBRAP is designed to strengthen last-mile delivery, improve service quality, and accelerate regional development by equipping districts with robust institutional and digital infrastructure. These reforms will be implemented across District Collect orates, Development Authorities, and Urban Local Bodies, which play a critical role in regulatory approvals, inspections, and business facilitation In this regard, DPIIT has issued a comprehensive D-BRAP 2025 Implementation Guidebook, which lays down a structured district-level framework to improve
 Source:  https://www.pib.gov.in/
Dec 17, 2025 News Image National Mission on Natural Farming to Drive Sustainable and Low-Cost Farming Practices
To promote nature based sustainable systems of farming, enhancing usage of on-farm made natural farming bio-inputs to reduce dependency on externally purchased inputs and input cost reduction. To also improve soil health and have sustainable agriculture practices. To popularize livestock (preferably local breed of cow) integrated agriculture-animal husbandry models.To build upon the on-field experience of practicing NF farmers and scientific expertise to thereby evolve & improvise location specific NF package of practices for increased spread of NF.
 Source:  https://www.pib.gov.in/
Dec 17, 2025 News Image Ayush Expo to Anchor Global Traditional Medicine Dialogue at Second WHO Summit in New Delhi
The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, in association with the World Health Organization (WHO), will organise the Ayush Expo as a central feature of the Second WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit (GTMC), to be held from 17 to 19 December 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.The Ayush Expo will present a comprehensive and curated showcase of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy, using immersive exhibits, scientific explanations and digital interfaces. The exhibition seeks to translate India’s traditional knowledge systems into globally relevant narratives, aligned with contemporary public health priorities.
 Source:  https://www.pib.gov.in/
Dec 17, 2025 News Image Shipments to US outpace India’s overall export growth
India’s exports to the US in November rose 22% on-year to $6.98 billion, despite the 50% tariff that Washington levies on imports from India since August. This is faster than the 19.38% growth in India’s total outbound shipments in November and 2.62% in April-November.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
Dec 17, 2025 News Image PM Modi calls for doubling bilateral trade with Jordan in five years
India and Jordan are set to significantly boost trade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and King Abdullah II are targeting $5 billion in bilateral trade within five years. Both nations will collaborate on infrastructure projects, particularly in Syria. Opportunities abound in digital infrastructure, IT, healthtech, agritech, and renewable energy. Jordanian companies are invited to invest in India's vast market.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
Dec 17, 2025 News Image Union Minister Pralhad Joshi asks states to create more foodgrain storage facilities
Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday asked all state governments to create more storage facilities for foodgrains amid the rising procurement of wheat and paddy crops. Replying to supplementaries during the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, the minister also asserted that losses of foodgrains in transit and storage have come down considerably due to improvement in the infrastructure in the public distribution system (PDS). "As far as storage and transit loss is concerned, it has considerably come down, especially because of technology-driven activities in the overall system.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/