Bangladesh: Rice import from India resumes at Benapole land port after 4 months.
After a four-month pause, Bangladesh has resumed rice imports from India through Benapole Land Port. On Thursday night, nine trucks carrying a total of 315 tons of rice entered yard No-31 of the port at around 9:30pm, Shamim Hossain, director of Benapole Port, said on Friday.
Source: ukragroconsult.com
Communication channels open to resolve India-US tariff issue: Govt sources.
Communication channels between India and the US are open to resolve the ongoing tariff issues, and the glitch in trade ties is only temporary, given the long-term relationship between the two nations, government sources said on Wednesday. The US's 50 per cent tariffs on Indian exports to America came into effect from August 27, barring a few sectors.
Source: newindianexpress.com
India-Africa ties: Trade tops $100 bn in 2024-25; New Delhi among top five investors, says minister Kirti Vardhan Singh.
India's trade with Africa has surpassed $100 billion in 2024-25. Kirti Vardhan Singh highlighted India's significant investment and support for African projects. India has extended concessional loans and grant assistance. Over 42,000 African youths have benefited from Indian scholarships. The focus is now on co-creating a shared future. India ranks among Africa's top investors with substantial cumulative investments.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
TN is uniquely positioned to gain from the India-Peru FTA.
India and Peru are negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA), and talks are expected to conclude by the end of this year or early 2026. Peru has significant reserves of rare earth minerals, which could aid TN's growing electronics and battery sectors. Several firms in TN have also expressed interest in tapping Peru's critical sectors. In an interview with TOI, Javier Manuel Paulinich Velarde, Ambassador of Peru to India, says Tamil Nadu stands to gain immensely from this deal.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
India exports Angul lemons to U.S. markets.
Lemons from Angul (Anugul) district in Odisha have been exported to the United States this month, with nearly 100,000 pieces shipped in three consignments. The exports were facilitated by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) in collaboration with the farmer-producer company Cropify, based in Jarapada.
Source: freshplaza.com
European Trade Commissioner may visit India next month, FTA on agenda.
European Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic is likely to visit India next month to take stock of the progress of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, an official said on Wednesday. The official said the visit is expected towards the end of the 13th round of negotiations, which is scheduled from September 8 here.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India and South Africa Deepen Agricultural Ties at 5th Joint Working Group Meeting.
India and South Africa convened the 5th Meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Agriculture on Tuesday through a virtual platform. The meeting was co-chaired by Ajeet Kumar Sahu, Joint Secretary (IC), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and Thapsana Molepo, Acting Director, International Trade Promotion, Republic of South Africa, according to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
Source: knnindia.co.in
Centre revises Wheat Stock limit till 31st March 2026.
In order to manage the overall food security and to prevent hoarding and unscrupulous speculation, the Government of India imposed stock limits on wheat applicable to Traders/Wholesalers, Retailers, Big Chain Retailers and Processors in all States and Union Territories. The Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs (Amendment) Order, 2025 was issued on 27 May 2025 and was applicable for all States and Union Territories.
Source: pib.gov.in
India-South Africa Joint Working Group on Agriculture meets virtually.
The 5thmeeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Agriculture was held between India and South Africa today in virtual mode. The meeting was co-chaired by Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu, Joint Secretary (IC), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfares, and Mr. Thapsana Molepo, Acting Director, International Trade Promotion, South Africa. Both sides underscored the significance of the meeting as a key milestone in deepening bilateral cooperation in the fields of agriculture and allied sectors.
Source: pib.gov.in
PM Rabuka’s Visit Adds New Momentum to India-Fiji Relations.
India and Fiji’s bilateral relations are deeply rooted in shared history, cultural ties, and a strong diaspora presence. Overlapping strategic concerns, shared economic interests, and efforts to integrate with the Indo-Pacific economic architecture bind them further together.
Source: thediplomat.com