Nov 27, 2025 News Image Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will be on a visit to Punjab
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will be on a two-day visit to Punjab from November 26–27, 2025, where he will hold direct interactions with farmers and beneficiaries of rural development projects, including MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act). During the visit, he will also hold discussions with office bearers and representatives of various stakeholder institutions associated with these initiatives. As the Union Minister leading the national agenda for agricultural progress and rural empowerment — guided by the vision of a developed rural economy, modern farming systems, and prosperous farmers — Shri Chouhan will use his Punjab visit to assess the on-ground progress of ongoing schemes and provide directions for future action plans.
 Source:  https://www.pib.gov.in/
Nov 27, 2025 News Image Surplus monsoon lifts India’s kharif foodgrain output to a record 173.33 million tonnes
Excess and widespread monsoon rainfall this year has lifted India’s kharif foodgrain output to a record 173.33 million tonnes (mt), up 3.87 mt from last year’s 169.4 mt, driven mainly by higher rice and maize production. According to the first advance estimates released on Wednesday, kharif rice output for 2025–26 is pegged at 124.504 mt—1.732 mt higher than last year’s 122.77 mt. Maize production is estimated at 28.303 mt, a sharp increase of 3.495 mt from 24.8 mt a year ago.
 Source:  https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/
Nov 27, 2025 News Image Agriculture Minister Atchannaidu assured cotton farmers of timely procurement and support
Agriculture Minister Atchannaidu assured cotton farmers that the govt is taking all necessary steps to ease procurement difficulties and ensure that every quintal of cotton produced in the state is purchased without delay.
 Source:  https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/
Nov 27, 2025 News Image Gujarat's Fisheries Boom: Export Surge, Coastal Expansion and Rs 1,622-Crore Modernisation Drive
With India's longest 2,340 km coastline, Gujarat has strengthened its position as the country's second-largest marine fish producer, achieving an average output of 8.56 lakh metric tonne over the past four years. The Dholai Port along the Ambika River in Navsari has become a major centre of this growth witnessing the arrival of hundreds of boats per day, reflecting the expanding scale of marine activity in the region.
 Source:  https://www.business-standard.com/markets/capital-market-news/gujarat-s-fisheries-boom-export-surge-coastal-expansion-and-rs-1-622-crore-modernisation-drive-125112700617_1.html
Nov 27, 2025 News Image Govt may give 2.5-3 pc subsidy benefits under Interest Equalisation Scheme for exporters
The government is likely to provide subsidy benefits in the range of 2.5-3 per cent under the Interest Equalisation Scheme to exporters in certain sectors for pre- and post-shipment credit, according to an official. The scheme details are expected to be released next week.The official also said that the annual benefit may be capped at Rs 50 lakh per exporter.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
Nov 26, 2025 News Image Goa packhouse to boost Dharwad mango exports
Mango growers from Dharwad are assessing the airport at Mopa as a potential export corridor to markets such as Singapore, West Asia, and Europe. The region around Goa, particularly the Dharwad belt, has about 60,000 acres of mango cultivation, equal to about 24,281 hectares. GCCI agriculture committee chairman Mahesh Patil said the airport could become a key hub for this production zone. Patil led a group of growers from the Mavu Belegarar Balaga, Dharwad, to review cargo operations at Mopa. He noted that growers previously made their first export shipment through Chintamani, which is 8.5 hours from Dharwad. With Mopa four hours away, they expect lower transit damage and reduced logistical costs.
 Source:  https://www.freshplaza.com/europe/article/9787886/goa-packhouse-to-boost-dharwad-mango-exports/
Nov 26, 2025 News Image India launches traceability framework to achieve Rs 1 lakh crore seafood export target by 2030
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh addressed stakeholders, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts and the strategic use of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to expand India's global market access. He described the new Traceability Framework as a transformative milestone that will bolster seafood exports by enabling real-time, end-to-end tracking of products from 'catch to consumer.' The framework will use digital tools like blockchain and IoT to enhance food safety, sustainability, and transparency across the value chain, ensuring better returns for fishers.
 Source:  https://www.fnbnews.com/
Nov 26, 2025 News Image Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal addresses the National Conference of Trade Leaders
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, addressed the National Conference of Trade Leaders, where he highlighted recent reforms aimed at strengthening ease of doing business and enhancing the welfare of workers. Shri Goyal recalled the sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur, whose legacy is being commemorated after nearly 350 years. He said that following the ideals he laid down would bring pride and honour to the nation and ensure a bright future for the country. He added that remembering the vision with which Guru Tegh Bahadur united the nation would continue to guide India’s progress.
 Source:  https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2194017
Nov 26, 2025 News Image Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Calls for Strong Centre–State Partnership to Boost India’s Export Growth at the Fourth Board of Trade Meeting
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal said that India must expand its economy and create more employment opportunities by increasing exports, emphasising the need for strong collaboration between the Central Government and the States to drive export expansion and diversification. The fourth meeting of the reconstituted Board of Trade (BoT), chaired by Shri Goyal, was held in New Delhi today, where the Minister highlighted the resilient performance of the Indian economy amid global volatility and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to accelerating export growth.
 Source:  https://www.pib.gov.in/
Nov 26, 2025 News Image Rising consumption of walnuts, pistachio to drive India’s imports of tree nuts
India’s imports of tree nuts such as almonds, walnuts and pistachio are seen rising by around 7 per cent for the marketing year 2025-26 starting September on growing domestic consumption.Factors such as growing population coupled with increasing disposable incomes and rising health awareness and nutritional benefits are fuelling demand for tree nuts such as walnuts, almonds and pistachios among others.
 Source:  https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/