The cumulative exports (merchandise & services) during April-October 2025 is estimated at US$ 491.80 Billion, as compared to US$ 469.11 Billion in April-October 2024, estimated growth of 4.84%.
India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services combined) for October 2025* is estimated at US$ 72.89 Billion, registering a negative growth of (-) 0.68 percent vis-à-vis October 2024. Total imports (Merchandise and Services combined) for October 2025* is estimated at US$ 94.70 Billion, registering a positive growth of 14.87 percent vis-à-vis October 2024.
Source: pib.gov.in
Despite global price weakness and US tariffs, India’s agricultural exports show strong momentum in first half of current financial year.
India’s agricultural exports have been growing faster than the country’s overall merchandise exports, showing a strong performance even when many other sectors are slowing down. Government data for April to September 2025 shows that farm exports touched $25.9 billion, which is an increase of 8.8% from the same period last year, with $23.8 billion for the corresponding six months.
Source: opindia.com
Wheat sowing till Nov 11 of current rabi season up 17 pc to 66.23 lakh hectare.
Area under coverage for wheat till November 11 of the ongoing rabi (winter-sown) season rose 17 per cent to 66.23 lakh hectares on better monsoon and an increase in minimum support price, according to the government data. The wheat acreage stood at 56.55 lakh hectares in the year-ago period.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India-US trade pact: First stage 'nearing closure'.
The first tranche of the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA), which would aim to address the unprecedented 50% tariff slapped on Indian goods, is 'nearing closure', said a government official. 'We are engaged with the US on the BTA,' the official said, explaining that the trade pact contains multiple packages.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India-Canada Joint Statement: 2025 Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment.
At the invitation of India’s Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Canada’s Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, undertook an official visit to India from 11 to 14 November 2025. Pursuant to the direction provided by the Prime Ministers of the two countries during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 meeting in Kananaskis, Canada, as well as the Foreign Ministers Joint Statement: 'Renewing momentum towards a stronger partnership' of 13th October 2025 which identified trade as the cornerstone of bilateral economic growth and resilience, the two Trade Ministers held the 7th edition of the Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment (MDTI).
Source: pib.gov.in
'Hopeful of sealing US, EU trade pacts soon': Piyush Goyal.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday expressed hope that India's free trade agreements with the US and the European Union will get 'finalised soon' and said the country is 'working very actively with many developed countries around the world'.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Indian spices, tea exporters get a breather as Trump lowers tariffs.
Indian suppliers of spices, tea and several processed foods are set to benefit after US President Donald Trump reduced import duties on close to 200 agricultural and food products, reported Sidhartha & Chidanand Rajghatta of The Times of India (TOI). The move comes as the US administration is facing domestic pressure over rising prices.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
ICBA and Al Rostamani group unveil advanced research and training facilities to boost UAE’s sustainable agriculture goals.
In a major step toward advancing agricultural innovation and food security, the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) and Al Rostamani Group inaugurated new world-class facilities, including a training and knowledge transfer building, a plant tissue culture laboratory, and an integrated agri-aquaculture system, at ICBA’s headquarters in Dubai.
Source: fnbnews.com
India, Eurasia to meet every quarter to fast-track FTA, ease market barriers.
India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have agreed to meet every quarter at the regulator level to resolve market access hurdles, such as those related to certification and approval delays faced by agricultural and marine exporters, the commerce ministry said on Sunday. The decision was taken at a review meeting in Moscow, chaired by commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal.
Source: livemint.com
Cabinet Approves New Export Credit Guarantee Scheme, Launches Rs.25,000 Crore Export Promotion Mission.
The Union Cabinet has approved a new Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters, offering 100 per cent credit guarantee to exporters, including MSMEs. This scheme will provide up to Rs. 20,000 crore in additional credit, strengthening liquidity and enhancing India’s global competitiveness. Briefing media about Cabinet’s decisions in New Delhi yesterday, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, the scheme aims to support India’s one trillion dollar export target and promote the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Source: newsonair.gov.in