Jul 01, 2025 News Image US trade talks at crucial stage; India sticks to agriculture, dairy stand.
The India-US trade pact talks are at a crucial stage with New Delhi sticking to the red line on the issue of market access in agriculture, genetically modified (GM) crops, and dairy, people privy to the development said. However, efforts are on to stitch the trade deal before July 9, when 26% reciprocal tariffs by the Donald Trump administration will come into effect, they added. 'We are hopeful of a deal...But there would be no compromise on the interests of Indian farmers,' one the persons told ET.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jul 01, 2025 News Image Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal leads Discussions with Export Promotion Councils & Industry Associations in New Delhi.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, chaired a meeting with Export Promotion Councils and Industry Associations at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi today. The meeting brought together representatives from the Department of Commerce, Department of Revenue, Export Promotion Councils and Industry Associations.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jun 30, 2025 News Image Piyush Goyal to meet exporters on June 30 amid global tensions.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will meet exporters and industry representatives on June 30 to discuss issues related to India's goods and services exports amid the tensions in West Asia and New Delhi's ongoing trade pact talks with the developed countries. Last month, India's goods exports declined by 2.17% year-on-year to $38.73 billion, breaking a two-month streak of growth, while the trade deficit narrowed to $21.88 billion. The government is targeting $900 billion in goods and services exports in the current fiscal year FY26.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jun 30, 2025 News Image Livestock & fishing fuel agriculture growth, shows govt report.
The livestock and fishing segments have become increasingly significant within India's agriculture sector, according to a government report released on Friday. The share of livestock in the overall agriculture and allied sectors rose to 31.2% in 2023-24 from 25.6% in 2011-12, while fishing and aquaculture's share expanded to 7% from 4.2% over the same period.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jun 30, 2025 News Image India, US push for trade pact as deadline nears.
Hectic discussions are ongoing between India and the US to clinch a trade pact ahead of the July 9 deadline when the 90-day pause period for Washington's retaliatory tariffs comes to an end. Indian and American trade negotiators have managed to find closure on many issues, and Indian trade officials have extended their visit to the US to conclude the talks.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jun 30, 2025 News Image India-Africa partnership for agricultural development and food security.
Amid rising challenges such as food insecurity, climate change, and the urgent need for agricultural transformation, the India-Africa partnership in agriculture and food security has become increasingly vital. The two countries have a long history of collaboration in this sector.
 Source:  indianexpress.com
Jun 30, 2025 News Image Output of farm sector rises to Rs 29.49 lakh crore in FY24: Govt data.
The Gross Value of Output (GVO) from the agriculture and allied sector increased 54.6 per cent during FY12 to FY24 to Rs 29.49 lakh crore at constant prices, National Statistics Office (NSO) said on Friday. The NSO, part of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), has released the annual publication of 'Statistical Report on Value of Output from Agriculture and Allied Sectors (2011-12 to 2023-24)'.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jun 30, 2025 News Image HortiConnect India 2025 Set to Transform India's Horticulture Sector.
India's premier horticulture exhibition, HortiConnect India 2025, will be held from 25th to 27th September 2025 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). Organized by HortiConnect Global Pvt Ltd, the event promises unmatched opportunities for networking, learning, and collaboration in horticulture technology and innovation.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
Jun 30, 2025 News Image Sugar production to increase by 15 pc to 35 million tonnes in SS 26 on favourable monsoon: Report.
Sugar output is likely to increase by 15 per cent in sugar season 2025-26 to about 35 million tonnes on a favourable monsoon, a report said on Friday. India's gross sugar production is likely to rise 15 per cent in sugar season 2026 to about 35 million tonnes, aided by above-average monsoon, boosting cane acreage and yields in key sugar-producing states like Maharashtra and Karnataka, Crisil Ratings said in the report.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jun 30, 2025 News Image India-US trade talks heat up as India pushes back on GM crop demands.
The trade negotiators from India have stayed longer in Washington to sort out some differences, as both countries try to reach a trade agreement before July 9. That’s the date when US President Donald Trump’s higher US tariffs are expected to take effect.
 Source:  financialexpress.com