India sends first-ever air shipment of GI-tagged 'Limes' to United Kingdom .
The Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said that the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Department of Commerce, has facilitated the first-ever air shipment of GI-tagged Indi Lime from Karnataka and Puliyankudi Lime from Tamil Nadu to the United Kingdom.
Source: aninews.in
India to host BIRC 2025 strengthening rice trade.
India is set to host Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, on October 30 and 31, 2025, bringing together producers, exporters, importers, policymakers, financiers, logisticians, research institutions, and allied service providers to strengthen transparency, efficiency, and resilience in the global rice trade. Hosted jointly by APEDA, under Department of Commerce, Trade and Industries, GoI, and Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), the conference would focus on sustainability and innovation, and transparent, rules-based commerce will be at the core of the deliberations.
Source: fnbnews.com
'Red onion shipments are planned for the UAE market'.
India remains a key onion supplier for the UAE, but this year posed distinct challenges, says Rajendra Kumar Pattnaik, Director of UAE-based fresh produce importer Jaguar Greens Foodstuff Trading LLC. 'Over the past month, the UAE onion market has seen a sharp decline due to an excessive supply of Garwa onions from India. This is the final stretch for the Garwa crop, and many traders are clearing their stocks that were stored months earlier. The coming months will see the new red onion crop entering the market as demand for Garwa naturally fades.'
Source: freshplaza.com
Jaishankar, Rubio hold key talks in Kuala Lumpur on 'bilateral ties' amid ongoing trade negotiations.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur, where the two leaders discussed a wide range of issues, including bilateral relations, regional developments, and global challenges. In a post shared on social media platform X, Jaishankar said, 'Glad to meet @SecRubio this morning in Kuala Lumpur. Appreciated the discussion on our bilateral ties as well as regional and global issues.'
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Commerce Ministry clarifies: Govt giving only non-financial support to Bharat Rice Conference.
The commerce ministry on Monday clarified that the two-day Bharat International Rice Conference is being organised here by a private body IREF and the government is only giving non-financial support to the event. The clarification is important as certain allegations have been made against national President of Indian Rice Exporters' Federation (IREF) Prem Garg.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
APEDA showcases export potential at the 1st Nagaland Banana Festival 2025 in Wokha.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) participated in the first-ever Nagaland Banana Festival 2025, held from 22nd to 24th October in Wokha. The event was inaugurated by Shri T. R. Zeliang, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Planning & Transformation, Government of Nagaland. The festival served as a dynamic platform to highlight the role of banana as a catalyst for rural livelihood, nutrition, and entrepreneurship, aligning with the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative. Key organizations including ICAR–NRCB, TRIFED, NHB, NERAMAC, and NABARD joined hands to promote scientific cultivation, value addition, and market linkages for banana growers in the region.
Source: foodtechbiz.com
Jaishankar, Rubio discuss trade talks.
S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday and is learnt to have discussed regional geopolitics, global issues, including West Asia and Ukraine, energy ties and progress in trade deal talks. 'Glad to meet @SecRubio this morning in Kuala Lumpur. Appreciated the discussion on our bilateral ties as well as regional and global issues,' Jaishankar said on X.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India, Germany discuss shared commitment to early conclusion of India–EU FTA.
India and Germany Monday discussed areas of mutual interest and growth, and their shared commitment to an early conclusion of the India–EU free trade agreement (FTA). The issues were taken up during commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal’s visit to Brussels where he met Johann Wadephul, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Germany.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Sweden wants to double trade & investments with India over next five years: Envoy.
Sweden's ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff, is promoting investment through initiatives like a new five-year plan to double Swedish investment and job creation in India, in the backdrop of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the EU. Sweden views India as a preferred investment destination, with Swedish companies actively expanding in India and focusing on manufacturing and innovation.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Govt plans Bharat Aayat Niryat Lab Setu to link exim testing, inspection agencies.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) Monday said it plans to launch a pilot of Bharat Aayat Niryat Lab Setu, a digital single-window platform to link testing and inspection agencies nationwide for faster and paperless certification of export and import consignments. In a trade notice, It said that the initiative seeks to streamline the process of testing and certification by digitally connecting exporters, importers, and accredited testing and inspection agencies through a unified online interface.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com