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Oct 31, 2025 Policy push tariff hike on peas may boost pulses sowing in Rabi. Sowing of rabi (winter) pulses-chana and masoor-is expected to pick up after the government's move to impose 10% import duty and additional 20% agriculture infrastructure development cess on yellow pea imports. The levies will increase the landing price of imported yellow peas and help firm up prices of domestic pulses, said Suresh Aggarwal, president, All India Dal Mill Association. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Oct 31, 2025 Agriculture must double to $1 trillion for India's $10-trillion dream: Experts. India's agriculture sector needs to double its economic contribution to nearly USD 1 trillion from about USD 450 billion to help the country achieve its goal of becoming a USD 10-trillion economy by 2047, industry experts said on Thursday. While agriculture employs nearly 46 per cent of India's workforce, its value addition remains disproportionately low at about 15 per cent of gross domestic product, highlighting the need for policy reforms and increased private investment, they said. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Oct 31, 2025 Centre imposes 10% import duty, 20% additional cess on yellow pea imports ahead of kharif season. The Centre announced on Wednesday a 10% import duty and an additional 20% Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess (AIDC) on yellow pea imports, to be effective from November 1. The total levy of 30% marks a significant policy shift aimed at supporting domestic pulse growers ahead of the upcoming kharif season. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Oct 31, 2025 Cyprus sees India as natural partner, ally in current situation: FM Kombos. India is emerging as a 'leading voice' in an increasing multipolar world and Cyprus sees New Delhi not only as an 'old friend', but also as a 'partner' for future cooperation, Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said here on Thursday. In his address at an event, Kombos also said the 'successful conclusion' of the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will not only strengthen the EU-India ties, but will also unlock 'immense economic opportunity' for Cyprus, India and all European countries. Source: business-standard.com
Oct 31, 2025 India forms group to address onion storage and export issues. The Government of India will set up a stakeholder group to address onion storage issues and explore new export markets to help recover lost global share. A delegation of onion exporters met Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi with officials from APEDA to discuss sector challenges. The minister acknowledged their concerns but said raising RODTEP rates or offering transport subsidies was not possible under WTO rules. He directed APEDA to work with the Agriculture Ministry and the Department of Consumer Affairs to develop solutions. Source: freshplaza.com
Oct 31, 2025 JKTPO organizes export awareness cum e-commerce on-boarding drive at Sgr. The Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization organized Export Awareness cum E-Commerce On-boarding drive as per the scheduled activities for the year 2025-26. The workshop, organized in collaboration with the District Administration Srinagar, One District One Product (ODOP) Team, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and GeM, aims to empower local MSMEs, artisans and SHGs, entrepreneurs by providing them with vital knowledge about export schemes and benefits of digital commerce. Source: kashmirreader.com
Oct 31, 2025 India's rice exports to rise over 10 pc in FY26 in quantity terms: APEDA Chairman. India's rice exports in volume terms is likely to rise more than 10 per cent during this fiscal on better demand from overseas markets, APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev said on Thursday. In the 2024-25 fiscal, India exported 20.1 million tonnes of rice valued at USD 12.95 billion, reaching more than 172 countries.. Source: ptinews.com
Oct 31, 2025 India exports GI-tagged limes to UK for first time; boost for farmers and agri trade, says Piyush Goyal. The Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said that the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Department of Commerce, has facilitated the first-ever air shipment of GI-tagged Indi Lime from Karnataka and Puliyankudi Lime from Tamil Nadu to the United Kingdom. 'A major boost to our farmers! @APEDADOC facilitates the first-ever air shipment of GI-tagged Indi Lime from Karnataka & Puliyankudi Lime from Tamil Nadu to the United Kingdom. This milestone will empower farmers, open fresh avenues & strengthen the presence of India's agri-products in global markets,' Piyush Goyal wrote on X. Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Oct 31, 2025 Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Chairs Meeting with Export Promotion Councils and Industry Associations. The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, chaired a meeting with Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and Industry Associations at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi on 29 October 2025. The meeting witnessed participation from representatives of the Department of Commerce, Department of Revenue, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Export Promotion Councils, and various Industry Associations. Source: pib.gov.in
Oct 31, 2025 Union Minister interacts directly with progressive farmers and honours outstanding FPOs, CBBOs, and implementing agencies. Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today inaugurated the National FPO Conclave 2025 in Delhi. The event saw the participation of over 500 progressive farmers, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Implementing Agencies (IAs), and Cluster-Based Business Organizations (CBBOs) from 24 states and 140 districts across India. Addressing the gathering, the Union Minister lauded the efforts of farmers, FPO members, and participating institutions, calling upon them to transform farmers from producers to entrepreneurs and traders so that the full benefit reaches them directly. Source: pib.gov.in
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