Piyush Goyal in Washington to Push India-U.S. Trade Deal.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal arrived in Washington on Monday to advance talks on a long-pending India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement, with both governments signaling fresh momentum after months of stalemate. Goyal’s visit follows a September 16 meeting in New Delhi between Indian negotiators, led by Chief Negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, and a U.S. delegation headed by Brendan Lynch, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for South and Central Asia. According to India’s Commerce Ministry, the discussions were 'positive,' with both sides agreeing to intensify efforts toward an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial trade pact.
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Jaishankar, Goyal meet US counterparts amid wrinkles in ties; no immediate resolution on trade issues.
Amidst growing tensions, S. Jaishankar and Piyush Goyal engaged with their US counterparts in crucial meetings. Discussions encompassed contentious issues like Russian oil imports, Chabahar port sanctions, and H1B visa fees. Despite both nations affirming friendship, disagreements persist, particularly on trade imbalances and geopolitical strategies. While the US flags India's delaying tactics, India highlights the significant $212.
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Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes unveiled byUnion Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, released the Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes prepared by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on 20th September 2025 during the event on 'Celebrating 10 Years of Make in India and Discussion on Next Gen-Reforms 2.0' in New Delhi. The Guidebook which provides allocation of 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 Ministries and Departments of the Government of India, aims to promote the adoption of data-driven approach for manufacturing development, investment promotion, and trade facilitation. It shall serve as the foundation for building a resilient and competitive manufacturing ecosystem.
Source: pib.gov.in
China among largest buyers of Indian rapeseed meal during April-August 2025.
China has emerged as one of the largest buyers of Indian rapeseed meal in the period of April to August 2025 as compared to the same period last year, according to the Solvent Extractors Association (SEA). Buoyed by strong domestic demand for mustard oil—especially the traditional *kachi ghani* variety India’s crushing activities have gained momentum, resulting in higher production of rapeseed meal. This surplus has coincided with a surge in overseas demand, with China emerging as the key growth driver.
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Armoor turmeric joins GI tag race, to boost export potential for farmers.
The Geographical Indication (GI) application for Armoor turmeric was accepted by the GI Registry in Chennai on Saturday. It was filed by the Armoor Farmers Producer Cooperative Society and the Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society in Nizamabad. Pidigam Saidaiah, associate dean at Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University, led the project with support from NABARD, Telangana. He collected essential information on the origin, characteristics, and cultivation practices of Armoor turmeric, while Rajanikanth from the Human Welfare Association, Varanasi, widely known as the ‘GI man of India', facilitated the application process.Armoor turmeric is the seventh variety to seek GI protection. Danda Raji Reddy, the university's vice-chancellor, highlighted that GI registration could significantly benefit farmers by enabling premium pricing and enhancing export potential. The Horticultural University plans to evaluate 15 more crops for GI protection.
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India seeks big investments from UAE: Piyush Goyal.
India is aiming for larger investments - both foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign institutional investment (FII) - from the UAE as both countries have reset their targets and are actively working to increase investments, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. Infrastructure, data centres, technology, banking, startups, logistics, and green energy are the sectors where the UAE is keen to invest in India. 'The UAE has become a hub attracting investments and businesses from around the world, as well as a hub of activity for Africa, the Middle East, and Central Europe. India would like to leverage that hub,' Goyal said.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Governor of Manipur unveils new brand name & logo of Manipur Dairy.
Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Governor of Manipur, unveiled the new brand name and logo of Manipur Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd – ‘Manipur Dairy’ at Raj Bhavan, Imphal. The launch represents a fresh identity for Manipur Dairy, reflecting its renewed commitment to serving farmers and consumers under the professional management of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). Puneet Kumar Goel, chief secretary, Government of Manipur, Dr Meenesh Shah, chairman, NDDB along with senior officials from Government of Manipur, NDDB, Manipur Dairy and women dairy farmers of cooperative societies were present.
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Food processing sector achieves GVA over Rs 2 lakh crore past two fiscals.
The Indian food processing sector has witnessed a significant achievement over the past two fiscals wherein the Gross Value Addition remained above Rs 2 lakh crore. In the last five years since 2020-21, when the growth rate was negative, the sector has recovered and in the last two fiscal years the processing sector remained above Rs 2 lakh crore in terms of GVA.
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Third Round of India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Negotiations Concludes in Queenstown.
The third round of negotiations for the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded successfully on 19th September, 2025, in Queenstown, New Zealand. The discussions reaffirmed the shared commitment of both nations to strengthen economic ties and work towards the early conclusion of a balanced and mutually beneficial agreement.
Source: pib.gov.in
Piyush Goyal to visit US for trade talks on September 22.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will lead an official delegation to the US for trade talks on September 22, an official statement said on Saturday. The delegation plans to hold talks with US team to take forward discussions with a view to achieve early conclusion of a mutually beneficial trade agreement, it said.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com