'India, US to resolve all issues bilaterally': Piyush Goyal.
India and the US will continue to work together to resolve all issues bilaterally including America's decision to double the tariffs on steel and aluminium to 50%, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said. 'Let us wait and watch...both the US and India share good relations and we will continue to work together to resolve all these issues bilaterally,' he said.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mangoes sweeten Air India’s cargo performance.
Air India is reaping the benefits of high global demand for mangoes, which witnessed a 15 per cent increase in exports this season. Buoyed by increased cargo capacity, in April the airline shipped 1,000 tonnes of the king of fruit and volume in May is higher than the previous month, an airline spokesperson said. The UK, the US, UAE, Canada, France, Germany and the Netherlands are the main export destinations. The top varieties exported include Alphonso, Safeda (Banganpalli) and Dussehri.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India and Chile conclude first round of FTA talks.
India and Chile have concluded the first round of negotiations for the proposed comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement, the Department of Commerce said on Friday. The two countries had implemented a preferential trade agreement (PTA) in 2006 and are now negotiating to widen its scope for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA).
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Pragmatic tariff adjustments with US can secure India’s farm exports: NITI paper.
India should grant more market access to American products that do not hurt Indian farmers—including apples, almonds and pistachios—for a mutually beneficial bilateral trading arrangement, according to a working paper by NITI Aayog. In turn, India could benefit from greater long-term market access for its shrimp, fish, rice, tea, coffee and rubber, the paper said as the two countries tried to wrap up a bilateral trade agreement.
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'Not in it to enrich ourselves, we are in it to enrich both peoples': NZ FM on FTA negotiations.
Describing the negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement a 'breakthrough' in India-New Zealand economic relationship, Foreign Minister Winston Peters on Friday said 'we are not in it to enrich ourselves, we are in it to enrich both peoples'. In an interactive session after delivering an address at an event here, Peters also elaborated on the trade talks, and said he 'understands the concern' of the dairy industry in India.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Market demand playing key role in reviving nearly extinct mango varieties like Husnara, Ratol.
Changing consumer preferences are breathing new life to several nearly-extinct mango varieties like Husnara, and Ratol as growers are shifting their focus to meet rising demand beyond just popular Dussehri, that has long dominated the Indian mango market. Known for producing the world-renowned Dussehri mango, the orchards of Malihabad are witnessing a revival of demand for once-popular varieties such as Husnara, Totapari, Ratol, and Langda.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
On the Fourth Day of the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan', Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Reaches Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
On the fourth day of the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacted with the farmers today in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. In Dabhthuwa village of Meerut, the Union Agriculture Minister spoke to the farmers, followed by an informal conversation on a cot in Jangethi Village.
Source: pib.gov.in
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal commences three-day official visit to France;to visit Italy next.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, commenced his three-day official visit to France on 1st June 2025, as part of his ongoing visit to France and Italy from 1–5 June 2025. The visit reflects India’s continued commitment to deepening strategic and economic ties with key European partners and advancing a shared vision for resilient and inclusive global growth.
Source: pib.gov.in
India, EU can wrap up FTA talks before year-end: Piyush Goyal.
India and the European Union can conclude talks for a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) before the end of this year, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Sunday. However, he said, there are certain sensitive issues on both sides that have to be resolved.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare releases Third Advance Estimates of Production of major agricultural crops for 2024-25.
The Third Advance Estimates of production of major agricultural crops for the agricultural year 2024–25, have been released by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. The country has achieved a record foodgrain production and is estimated at 3539.59 LMT, which is higher by 216.61 LMT than the foodgrain production of 3322.98 LMT in 2023-24 registering approx. 6.5% increase.
Source: pib.gov.in