China shift not linked to US trade talks: Piyush Goyal at ET World Leaders Forum 2025.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal spoke with Deepshikha Sikarwar about tariffs and trade among other matters of the moment at the ET World Leaders Forum. I sleep very well. In fact, I think I sleep better than I used to earlier.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Goyal asks plantation sectors to take FTA benefits to boost exports.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has asked plantation sectors like tea, coffee and rubber to take optimum benefits of free trade agreements (FTAs) signed by India in order to boost exports, an official statement said on Friday. He has also emphasised the need to expand export opportunities through market diversification, promotion of value-added products, and maintenance of quality standards.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
US, India Trade Talks Are Moving Forward, Minister Says.
The US and India continue to talk despite strained relations after US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imports from the South Asian nation and threatened to slap penalties for buying Russian crude, a sign that the two nations are seeking to end a deadlock. 'Negotiations are still going on' and ties are not broken, India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said at a media event in New Delhi on Saturday.
Source: bloomberg.com
Goods exports to China rise 20% to $5.8 billion during April-July.
India's goods exports to China in the first four months of FY26 rose 20% year on year at $5.76 billion, or about Rs. 50,112 crore, with each month recording higher shipment than a year earlier, official data showed. India posted the highest exports at $1.63 billion in May, up from $1.32 billion in the corresponding month in 2024.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
First consignment of Garhwali apples from Uttarakhand exported to Dubai.
In a landmark stride towards globalizing Uttarakhand's agricultural produce, the first trial consignment of 1.2 metric tons of Garhwali 'King Rot' apples was flagged off from Dehradun for Dubai on Thursday. The momentous dispatch was formally launched by Union Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal.
Source: newindianexpress.com
Ghana to import one million metric tons of rice amid rising domestic production.
This comes despite an 18 percent increase in domestic milled rice production, which is expected to reach 900,000 metric tons this season, driven by improved weather conditions and increased farmer participation. The USDA report highlights that Ghana’s rice consumption is forecasted to rise to 1.8 million metric tons, up from 1.75 million, fueled by a growing population of over 34.6 million and shifting dietary preferences.
Source: millingmea.com
Kenya turns to India for rice imports as farmers decry unsold harvests.
Kenya has announced plans to import half a million tonnes of rice duty-free, mostly from India and Pakistan, to address what it calls an imminent shortage. But the decision has sparked outrage among local farmers, who insist they are already sitting on unsold stocks from recent good harvests and warn that cheap imports will devastate their livelihoods.
Source: ukragroconsult.com
PLISFPI Boosts Food Processing with Rs.1,726 Cr Incentives, 35 Lakh MT Capacity, and 3.39 Lakh Jobs.
The incentives under the PLISFPI are admissible where the entire chain of manufacturing processes, including primary processing of the food products applied for coverage under the scheme takes place in India. Total export of agricultural processed food products of the applicants approved under PLISFPI has increased with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.23% as on 2024-25 with reference to 2019-20. The scheme does not cover floricultural production.
Source: pib.gov.in
Fortified Rice Scheme Extended to 2028 with Rs.17,082 Crore Government Backing.
The subject matter of the question administratively pertains to Department of Food and Public Distribution under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under Ministry Health and Family Welfare, Department of School Education and Literacy under Ministry of Education, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Source: pib.gov.in
Favorable weather conditions lead to higher yields for guava in India.
With the higher production, Jaiswal states that it's positive that the international demand for the guava from India has also increased in recent years. 'Good rainfall and generally favorable climatic conditions have directly led to an increase in yield per hectare, supporting higher volumes for both domestic and international markets. Over the past few years, we've witnessed a consistent upward trend in international demand, which is both encouraging and motivating for us as exporters. Especially the increasingly popular Thai variety continues to grow in export markets.'
Source: freshplaza.com