'India’s onion exports revive after policy-induced slump'.
Dhumal attributes the drop in export demand to policy interventions aimed at addressing domestic production and supply challenges. 'Since 2023, weather and water scarcity challenges in major onion growing regions across India reduced national yields by 25–40%, prompting the Indian government to impose a 40% export duty in August 2023 for stabilizing domestic supply. This year, farmers in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Rajasthan achieved near-full yields, leading to the duty's removal in April 2025 and consequent revival of international trade.'
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India should double trade volume with Germany, its steps to normalise ties with China positive news: German Foreign Minister.
In his first visit to India as the German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul said they are facing a multitude of geopolitical challenges and will only be able to overcome them together with strong partners including India. On PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting in Tianjin, Wadephul, in an email interview to Shubhajit Roy ahead of the visit, said the fact India and China have taken steps to normalise ties is 'positive news'. Wadephul, who arrived in Bengaluru Tuesday, will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Wednesday.
Source: indianexpress.com
Yellow pea imports hit prices; government urges import curbs.
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has written to the Ministry of Commerce advising it to restrict the duty-free import of yellow peas, said a senior official with knowledge of the matter. Duty-free imports of yellow peas from countries such as Myanmar, Mozambique, Tanzania and Canada are dampening the mandi, or wholesale, prices of key pulses such as tur, urad, masoor and chana, as the commodity's landed cost is lesser than the minimum support price (MSP) and mandi prices of several other pulses.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India’s horticulture output leaps to 367.72 million tonnes.
India’s horticulture sector recorded impressive growth over the past decade, driven by the government’s strategy to diversify into high-value agriculture as part of the goal to double farmers’ income in the country. As of August 2025, for 2024-25 (second advanced estimates), horticulture production increased from 280.70 million tonnes in 2013-14 to 367.72 million tonnes.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
Government committed to ensuring Ease of doing business by deregulating, reducing procedures, simplifying policies, and decriminalising laws: Shri Piyush Goyal.
India has a history of converting a difficult situation into an opportunity, said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, while addressing the 21st Annual Global Investor Conference 2025 today. He highlighted India’s remarkable economic performance, strengthened fundamentals, and the nation’s vision towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Recalling how India emerged stronger from the crises of 1991, 2008, and the pandemic, Shri Goyal said the country is once again poised to turn challenges into opportunities. He emphasized the collective responsibility of government and industry in realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Source: pib.gov.in
India-US discussing bilateral trade agreement, Piyush Goyal says.
India is holding talks with the US on a bilateral trade deal, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. His statement comes just days after Washington doubled tariffs on Indian goods in response to New Delhi’s continued purchases of Russian oil. 'We are in dialogue with the US for a BTA,' Goyal said at an industry chamber event in New Delhi.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India’s Jan-Aug coffee shipments rise 24% to $1.46 billion, tracking global price uptrend.
India’s coffee exports for the January-August period of calendar 2025 are up 24 per cent in value terms on higher per unit realisation driven by surging global prices. This is despite a 11 per cent drop in volume shipments during the period. Exports stood at $1.46 billion during January-August period s compared with $1.18 billion in the same period a year ago. In rupee terms, exports were higher by 28 per cent at ₹12,673 crore against ₹9,853.94 crore a year ago. The weakening currency aided the growth in rupee terms.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India, Germany to hold talks as EU mulls curbs.
German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul is in India to discuss the Ukraine conflict and strengthen trade ties. Talks with S Jaishankar will likely address potential secondary sanctions against Russia, which could impact India's energy relations. Jaishankar is expected to reiterate India's support for dialogue and a peaceful resolution, a message previously conveyed to Vladimir Putin.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
APEDA launches BHARATI initiative to boost agri-food exports.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) launched its new initiative BHARATI on the sidelines of the 'Food & Beverages Sector Stakeholders Meeting' chaired by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal, alongside H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE’s Minister of Foreign Trade, and Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Shri Chirag Paswan.
Source: pib.gov.in
India reports higher fruit and vegetable production.
As of August 2025, the second advanced estimates for the 2024-25 season show horticulture production at 367.72 million tons, compared with 280.70 million tons in 2013-14. This includes 114.51 million tons of fruit, 219.67 million tons of vegetables, and 33.54 million tons from other horticultural crops.
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