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Mar 11, 2025 News Image NZ PM Luxon to visit India on March 16-20 to boost trade, ties.
At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, will embark on an official visit to India from March 16 to 20. This visit marks Luxon’s first trip to India in his current capacity and is expected to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.
 Source:  newindian.in
Mar 11, 2025 News Image Scientists race to document Savanur betel leaf for GI tag.
Scientists are pursuing a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the distinctive Savanur betel leaf. However, they face challenges due to insufficient historical records. Horticultural researchers are gathering necessary documentation to support their application. The cultivation of betel leaves in Savanur taluk covers 400 hectares, with its history traced to the 17th century during the Savanur Nawa's reign.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Mar 11, 2025 News Image Resumption of broken rice exports to boost growth in west Africa, Indonesia markets.
The government’s move to lift the ban on broken rice exports — the last of the restrictions on the shipments of the grain — is likely to aid market expansion in west African countries, including Gambia, Benin and Senegal, and Indonesia in the next fiscal, according to exporters. They said that prior to the ban, which was imposed in September 2022, India used to ship 1-2 million tonne (MT) annually. Since then, it had ceded the market to Vietnam, Thailand and Pakistan.
 Source:  financialexpress.com
Mar 11, 2025 News Image India readies terms of reference for bilateral trade pact with US.
India has started working on the terms of reference (ToR) for a potential bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the US as the two sides aim to conclude the first tranche of negotiations by fall this year. The terms of reference would detail the purpose and structure of the negotiations. The commerce and industry ministry has also sought wish lists of various industries and tariff concessions they expect from Washington under the pact. 'Inputs have been sought from various stakeholders as both sides aim to increase exports,' said an official.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 11, 2025 News Image Goyal to discuss trade issues with export councils on Mar 13 amid Trump tariff threat.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will on Thursday hold discussions with export promotion councils on trade issues amid the threat of imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the US, an industry official said In the meeting, exporters are expected to raise issues pertaining to the proposed bilateral trade agreement between India and the US, the official added.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 11, 2025 News Image US pushes for grand trade pact with India, wants access to agri market.
The US on Friday pitched for a macro, large and grand trade agreement with India, and not ‘product-by-product’ arrangement, to boost bilateral ties between the two countries. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said India needed to open its agriculture market, emphasising it could not be 'off the table' when the country was negotiating with its largest trading partner.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
Mar 11, 2025 News Image Odisha Exports 1 MT Green Papaya to London on International Women's Day.
In a significant milestone on International Women's Day, 1 metric ton (MT) of locally grown premium quality Green Papaya from Dhenkanal, Odisha was flagged off for export to London, United Kingdom at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose international airport, Kolkata. The green papayas were grown by women farmer members of Saptasajya Agro Producer Company Ltd., Dhenkanal. With support from the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), and Palladium Consulting India Private Limited, the FPO successfully facilitated the first-ever shipment of Green Papaya to London. Green Papaya from Odisha has a significant competitive advantage in export markets owing to its nutritional value, distinct flavour, availability, and low cost of production.
 Source:  smestreet.in
Mar 11, 2025 News Image India uses mango diplomacy to strengthen U.S. trade ties.
India has long used mangoes as a diplomatic tool, a practice that dates back to the 1950s when Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru gifted mangoes to foreign dignitaries. One notable moment came in 1955 when Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai, known for his reserved demeanor, reportedly softened after tasting a mango from Nehru. 'His beetling brow relaxed, his lips rippled into a smile,' a contemporary report noted. This moment underscored the power of cultural diplomacy, using a simple fruit to build goodwill between nations.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Mar 11, 2025 News Image DGFT exempts certificate of inspection for export of basmati, non-basmati rice to Europe except UK.
India has exempted the need for a certificate of inspection for European countries except the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland for export of basmati and non-basmati rice. A notification has been issued in this regard on Monday which said that exports to other European countries, barring the five, are exempt from this requirement for six months.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
Mar 10, 2025 News Image EAM Jaishankar’s Ireland visit strengthens bilateral ties, sets stage for economic cooperation.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar concluded his official visit to Ireland and Northern Ireland, engaging in high-level discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. During his trip, he met Irish President Michael D Higgins and deputy Prime Minister and foreign minister Simon Harris, with both sides agreeing to establish a Joint Economic Commission to boost trade, investment, and technology linkages.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com