16th Agriculture leadership conclave: Argentina reaffirms commitment to agri-cooperation with India.
At the two-day Agriculture Leadership Conclave 2025, Argentina underlined the importance of its deepening ties with India and emphasised how agriculture remains a strong pillar of the bilateral relationship between the two nations. Participating in the inaugural session of the 16th Agriculture Leadership Conclave in the capital, the Argentinian ambassador to India, H.E. Mariano Caucino, reiterated the deep-rooted importance of agriculture to Argentina’s economy, identity, and international engagement, particularly its strong and growing partnership with India.
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Kolhapur among 59 districts in India with huge export potential:Exim study.
Kolhapur is among 59 districts in India with untapped potential for exports, said Deepali Agarwal, deputy managing director, Export-Import (Exim) Bank, citing a study by the bank. She was speaking at a programme organised by Shiroli Manufacturers Association in Kolhapur.Agarwal said that Exim Bank data showed that major exported products from Kolhapur in 2024-25 were textiles, machine gears, auto components, jewelry, refined sugar, rice, and casting. 'According to a study undertaken by Exim Bank, less than 2% of the districts in India contribute to around 40% of India's exports, and hence there remains significant scope of tapping the ‘missing middle export districts. 'The study identified 'missing middle export districts' whose exports are between US$ 1 billion and US$ 5 billion. In fact, there are around 59 districts in India out of 750 plus districts that fall under the bracket of ‘missing middle export districts', one of them being Kolhapur,' said Agarwal.Kolhapur, one of the agriculturally advanced districts in Maharashtra, is today a front runner in manufacturing engineering products, refined sugar, and textiles.
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Data focus. Bananas, mangoes and potatoes can be the drivers of agri-exports, says ICRIER Study.
India faces a strange situation when it comes to export of agricultural products. Despite being a global leader in the production of various crops, it is unable to tap the huge export opportunity globally where there is a huge demand for convenience foods and premium tropical fruits. Though agri exports have contributed about $50 billion annually over the past three financial years, staple commodities such as rice and sugar did the heavy lifting. This reliance on a few blockbuster crops reflects the need to diversify the export basket. Doing so would not only help meet the export targets set by the government by 2030, it will also unlock the untapped potential of high-value fresh produce, which contributes little to the export kitty despite being global leaders in production.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
UPI to Ayurveda, PM Modi’s Ghana visit will unlock new trade frontiers for India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Accra, the capital of Ghana, on 2 July 2025. His first foray on Ghanaian soil served to nourish the longstanding friendly ties between India and Ghana. The official visit, lasting two days, is the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 30 years. The last and only other prime ministerial visit to Ghana was by former PM PV Narasimha Rao from 8–9 November 1995.
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India Expanding Global Footprint with New Agri Exports like Jamun, Litchi, Pineapple: Shri Piyush Goyal.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal, while addressing the ICC: Krishi Vikram Thematic Session in New Delhi today, said that India’s agriculture and fisheries exports have now reached Rs.4.5 lakh crore. He added that agricultural exports have the potential to grow to Rs.20 lakh crore, provided the country strengthens food processing and improves the quality of branding and packaging. Shri Goyal shared that India’s agricultural export basket is expanding with new items such as litchi, pineapple, bottle gourd, and jamun—products which were not traditionally exported—now reaching international markets. He mentioned that jamun was recently exported to the UK, and litchis from Punjab were exported to Doha and Dubai. He added that India’s footprint in global markets such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf nations is steadily growing.
Source: pib.gov.in
India targets $100B agri-exports by 2030.
India, despite its position as a top producer of various crops, encounters barriers in capitalizing on the global market for high-demand convenience foods and premium tropical fruits. The nation's agricultural exports have consistently generated approximately $50 billion annually over the last three fiscal years, predominantly driven by staple crops like rice and sugar. This focus highlights a need for diversification in the export portfolio, potentially enabling India to meet its 2030 government-set export targets and tap into the latent potential of high-value fresh produce.
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Centre adds 7 new products on eNAM platform.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday announced the inclusion of an additional seven products, including Banarasi paan, on the e-NAM platform in a bid to provide more opportunities and better prices to farmers. The seven commodities include sugarcane, Marcha rice, Katarni rice, Jardalu mango, Shahi litchi, Magahi paan and Banarasi paan.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India-US trade pact: ‘Deal with India close,’ says Trump; slaps 25–40% reciprocal tariffs on 14 nations largely ASEAN.
US President Donald Trump on Monday said the United States is 'close to signing a trade deal' with India, after announcing new reciprocal tariffs on 14 countries — including Bangladesh, Malaysia, Japan, Cambodia and South Korea — setting rates at 25 to 40 per cent, and warning that rerouting foreign goods or retaliating would attract even higher US tariffs. This comes as Indian negotiators are understood to have offered substantial market access to US products in most sectors, excluding sensitive areas such as dairy and agriculture. The US, in turn, is expected to offer lower tariffs on labour-intensive sectors such as textiles and footwear.
Source: indianexpress.com
Dubai Customs and CBIC Unite To Accelerate Bilateral Trade And Logistics.
As part of its ongoing efforts to develop international economic relations and facilitate trade between Dubai and its trading partners, Dubai Customs hosted an expanded meeting with the participation of a delegation from the Republic of India, headed by Arti Agarwal Srinivas Director General, Directorate General of Systems and Data Management at the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). A delegation from DP World also participated in the meeting. The meeting tackled ways to enhance cooperation in inter-MENA trading trends and supply chain, logistics services, fast-tracked clearance procedures, and customs facilitations used to accelerate trade movement and increase the flow of goods.
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India’s avocado imports soar 150% in January–May despite price pressures.
India's avocado import market saw robust growth in the first half of 2025, despite pricing pressures and quality hurdles. Ajay TG, General Manager at Westfalia Fruit India, says: 'We began 2025 on a strong note, witnessing rising demand from retail and food service and consequently structuring import programs and expansion into new urban markets.'
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