Railways launch daily rail service to move Kashmiri apples to Delhi.
Northern Railway will begin a daily parcel express service between Budgam in Kashmir and Adarsh Nagar in Delhi from Sept. 13, providing a transport option for perishable produce such as apples. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said in a post on X that the service would 'empower Kashmir’s apple growers' by improving connectivity following the opening of the Jammu-Srinagar line.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
India, US satisfied with trade talk progress: Piyush Goyal.
Negotiations on the first part of the bilateral trade agreement between India and the US are ongoing and the two sides are satisfied with the movement that has taken place, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Thursday. 'In February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump instructed us that ministers on both sides should arrive at a good agreement by November,' Goyal told reporters in Patna on Thursday, speaking in Hindi. 'The first part of that agreement, the first tranche, should be finalised by November 2025. Discussions have been going on very seriously since March in a very good environment. Progress is being made, and with the progress, both sides are satisfied.'
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Industry Titans Pledge to Pass on GST Benefits to Consumers and Strengthen Grassroots Outreach.
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), today convened an exclusive interaction with leading CEOs from the food processing sector. The roundtable, chaired by Shri Chirag Paswan, Minister of Food Processing Industries, provided an important platform for open dialogue between government and industry stakeholders. The interaction commenced with a vote of thanks from industry representatives to the Prime Minister, Finance Minister, and Food Processing Minister for spearheading the landmark GST reforms.
Source: pib.gov.in
India tightens organic food rules to match global standards.
In a move aimed at strengthening the credibility of Indian organic products, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced plans to update the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) guidelines. The changes are being designed to align with international benchmarks, ensuring Indian organic food products meet stricter global rules. The NPOP standards are already accepted in key markets such as the European Union, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. With the planned revisions, Indian exporters are expected to gain wider recognition and deeper trust in global markets.
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India is the world’s fastest growing large economy, committed to inclusive, sustainable and resilient growth: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal
India’s remarkable journey as the world’s fastest growing large economy and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to inclusive, sustainable, and resilient growth, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal said while delivering the Keynote Address at FICCI Leads 2025 today.
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2165441
Sweden eyes big expansion in its trade partnership with India
Sweden hosted 'Time for Sweden' in New Delhi. The event highlighted growing India-Sweden ties. Collaboration focuses on trade, investment, and innovation. Swedish firms actively contribute to India's green transition. Over 280 Swedish companies operate in India. Indian investments in Sweden are also increasing. Both nations collaborate on green hydrogen and technology.
Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
Import of rice grows by 48% in Kyrgyzstan in January-July 2025
The volume of rice imports amounted to $2,329,200 or 203...
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Government Pushes Cooperative Agri Exports: NCEL & APEDA Sign MoU to Boost Farmer-Led Export Ecosystem
n a significant move to strengthen India’s agricultural export ecosystem, National Co-operative Exports Limited (NCEL) and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cooperative-led agricultural exports. The MoU signing ceremony took place in the presence of Dr Ashish Kumar Bhutani, a 1992 batch of Assam-Meghalaya cadre and Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation.
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India approves four new Kufri potato varieties
The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in India has approved four new potato varieties developed by the ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI), Shimla. The varieties, Kufri Ratan, Kufri Tejas, Kufri Chipbharat-1, and Kufri Chipbharat-2, have been released for cultivation, seed production, multiplication, and processing across several states and union territories, following the recommendations of the Central Seed Committee.
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India-EU trade talks at critical stage amid hurdles, officials tell parliamentary panel
India and the EU are engaged in advanced FTA negotiations, addressing stringent standards and non-tariff barriers impacting Indian exports. The EU seeks greater certainty in financial services and shipping. India prioritizes duty-free access, simpler procedures, and easier compliance, while both sides navigate challenges like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. An India-EFTA agreement is expected by October 2025.
Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/