Trump Tariffs India: Trump admin pushes ahead with plans to implement 50% tariff on India; notice issued.
The United States has moved to raise tariffs on Indian imports, with an additional 25 per cent duty set to push the overall rate to 50 per cent. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the new measures will take effect from 12:01 am Eastern Daylight Time on 27 August as per their latest draft notice. The step follows US President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14329, signed earlier this month, which directs agencies to act against what Washington calls threats linked to Russia and its trade partners.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India exports first GI-tagged Indi lime to UAE.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has announced the first-ever export of three metric tons of GI-tagged Swadeshi Indi Lime from Vijayapura, Karnataka, to the United Arab Emirates. The export was facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
Source: freshplaza.com
WFP's Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau Commends India’s Progress in Food Security in Meeting with Agriculture Secretary.
Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the World Food Programme (WFP), met today with Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW), at Krishi Bhavan in New Delhi. The meeting centered on WFP’s collaborative initiatives and developments spanning national, regional, and global levels.
Source: krishijagran.com
Dairy Contributes 25% of India’s F&B Sector: NDDB Executive Director at Anuga FoodTec India 2025.
India’s food processing and ingredients sector is growing at 8.8 percent CAGR, projected to double by 2030, while food-tech outpaces global benchmarks at 14 percent CAGR. Food processing equipment market in India is projected to reach USD 1.5 billion by 2033, packaging machinery to cross USD 6.6 billion by 2030.
Source: krishijagran.com
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
'Indian Cavendish bananas keep up export pace despite rainfall setbacks'.
India's banana exports remain resilient despite recent heavy rainfall disrupting production and logistics. The market is navigating fluctuating farm availability while maintaining consistent demand in key markets, shares Nagoor Shareef Shaik, Director at fresh produce trader Sattvaa Owaiss. 'Our exports are performing steadily at the moment, with consistent demand from our regular markets. Volumes have been stable, though we have had to monitor logistics closely due to fluctuating availability at the farm level,' Shaik says.
Source: freshplaza.com
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
Mizoram CM Lays Foundation for PM Ekta Mall to Boost ODOP Scheme.
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the 'PM Ekta Mall' in Aizawl to promote the 'One District, One Product (ODOP)' scheme. The centrally sponsored scheme 'PM Ekta Mall' (Unity Mall) was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 for the promotion and sale of ODOP products, Geographical Indication (GI) products, and other handicaft from across the country.
Source: tripuratimes.com
Kharif crops sowing reaches near normal area, 4% up from year-ago.
On the one hand farmers who had planted Pusa Basmati 1509 rice in April have harvested and sold their crops whereas there are farmers of paddy who still continue to plant in current Kharif season. With about 34 lakh hectare (lh) covered during the past week (as against 44 lh in the previous week) and the lead over year-ago period in current season further narrows to 3.4 per cent as of August 22 from 3.7 per cent until August 15, the government is keeping a close watch on likely yield.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com