Indian tea prices rise 18% as demand surges from Russia, Iran, Iraq and UAE.
Indian tea prices increased 18% in the first four months of this year from a year earlier, pushed up by strong demand from markets like Russia, Iran, Iraq and the UAE. With exports demand remaining robust and consumer goods firms such as Hindustan Unilever and Tata Consumer Products stepping up purchases for the local and international markets, auctioneers and industry executives expect the prices to stay firm and shipments to top last year's levels.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
US team in India for trade talks, govt scans Trump's tariff concessions to other countries.
As a team from the United States arrives in India to negotiate a bilateral trade agreement , reports are emerging that New Delhi is observing the concessions Washington made or plans to make to other nations. According to a report by The Times of India, the Indian government is also monitoring the legal disputes that are surrounding the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
Source: firstpost.com
Punjab Holds Immense Potential for Horticulture as Well – Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
The ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ has successfully reached its halfway mark, engaging with millions of farmers across the country. On the 8th day of the campaign, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held an interaction with the farmers in Punjab. The event was graced by the presence of Shri Gurmeet Singh Khuddian, Agriculture Minister, Govt of Punjab, Dr M. L. Jat, Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR), Vice-Chancellor, Punjab Agricultural University, along with several scientists and officials.
Source: pib.gov.in
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan visits farm mechanization factory in Patiala.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan met farmers in Punjab today as part of the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’. He visited farmlands to review crops and their production, and also toured a factory that manufactures agricultural machines in Amargarh, Patiala, where he inspected various farming tools and equipment.
Source: pib.gov.in
Held 3 meetings in 35 days with EU trade commissioner to push FTA talks: Goyal.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has held three meetings within a short span of 35 days with the European Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic with an aim to give an impetus to the reposed negotiations for a free trade agreement. Goyal said on Thursday that India has already signed similar agreements with four-European nation bloc EFTA and the UK.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Piyush Goyal proposes developing industrial enclave for Italian businesses in India.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday proposed to develop an industrial conclave for Italian businesses in India to promote investments. Speaking here at India-Italy Business Forum meeting, he said Italian companies can consider setting up manufacturing units and offices in those enclaves.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Ramnagar Bhanta: GI-Tagged Brinjal with High Yields and Higher Profits.
Ramnagar Bhanta, a distinctive variety of brinjal native to the Varanasi region of Uttar Pradesh, is more than just a crop—it is a symbol of cultural heritage, traditional farming, and culinary richness. Cultivated primarily in the districts of Varanasi, Mirzapur, Chandauli, and Sonbhadra, this winter-season vegetable is cherished for its unique taste, exceptional size, and remarkable nutritional benefits.
Source: krishijagran.com
India, Italy back stronger trade ties, eye boost through IMEEC corridor.
India and Italy reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic ties, with a strong focus on enhancing trade, joint ventures and connectivity through the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC). In a joint press conference held during Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s visit to Italy, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, said there is 'huge scope' for boosting India–EU trade through the potential offered by IMEEC.
Source: cnbctv18.com
EU, India will beat expectations by wrapping up FTA talks early: Piyush Goyal.
India and the EU will beat the expectations of their leaders and are trying to conclude the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks ahead of the year-end deadline, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Thursday. In February this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Union Chief Ursula von der Leyen announced that the India-EU FTA will be reached by the end of 2025.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Export prices for guava from India mostly stable, demand is strong.
The production and exports for guavas from India are constantly growing, according to Sourabh Jaiswal, Business Development Manager for Indian produce exporter KK Star: 'Our guava production has continued its steady growth. This means that overall, guava cultivation has increased, and this year's output is higher than in previous years as a result. The weather is playing a mixed role this season. In southern states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, there was heavy rainfall from March to April, which helped maintain good soil moisture for guava crops. On the other hand, some central regions such as Madhya Pradesh faced a shortage of rain, which put stress on the plants and could affect the final yields. Weather unpredictability remains a challenge for growers.'
Source: freshplaza.com