Apr 07, 2025 News Image India amends import policy on roasted arecanut to support domestic farmers.
The Indian government has brought 'Roasted Areca Nuts' under a single code 08028090, placing it under the prohibited category against the earlier free regime. In its latest notification, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) brought ‘Roasted Areca Nuts,’ which was falling under ITC (HS) Code 08028090 and 20081920.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Apr 07, 2025 News Image Indian agriculture market to touch Rs.38 lakh crore by FY30: Report.
India’s agriculture market is set to touch Rs.38 lakh crore by financial year 2030, up from ₹31 lakh crore in FY25, according to a report. This growth of approximately 4 per cent per annum will be largely driven by the changing consumer demand for food products, new farming methods and technological advancements, the report – Innovations in Agriculture brought out by 1Lattice and The Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) – said. The report was released at the Startup Mahakumbh in Delhi recently.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Apr 07, 2025 News Image India doing better than other countries after US tariffs: NSE CEO.
Asserting that a situation of confusion persists in the world after the recent imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the US, NSE Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Ashish Kumar Chauhan on Sunday said India is doing much better than other countries. He said a clear situation is expected to emerge within the next one or two weeks as there will be negotiations and the duty structure will be stabilized.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Apr 07, 2025 News Image Customs speeds up shipments to US.
Indian customs authorities are fast-tracking shipments headed to the US ahead of the Trump administration's April 9 deadline for 26% reciprocal tariff on New Delhi. Effective April 5, the US has imposed 10% additional duty on most goods entering the US from India unless they were already in transit. This tariff level is set to increase to 26% from April 9.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Apr 07, 2025 News Image Non-trade issues take backseat in FTA talks.
Developed countries are softening their stance on pushing non-trade issues such as sustainability and environment in their free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with India, officials said-a shift that could smoothen ongoing trade talks with partners like the EU and the UK. 'Gradually those countries are suggesting to start business first and look into the rest of the extraneous issues later,' one of the officials told ET.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Apr 04, 2025 News Image PM Modi attends 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand— trade, maritime ties in focus; Bangkok Vision 2030 adopted.
PM Modi arrives in Thailand to a warm reception, setting the stage for a visit focused on cooperation, resilience, and support for the region.
 Source:  livemint.com
Apr 04, 2025 News Image Raise the Spirits: Whisky and rum dominate India's rising thirst for premium alcohol.
India is no longer just about volumes, when it comes to alcohol beverage sales. It has made significant strides in value, too. Among global market revenue contributors, it now ranks 5th at 3.1% market share, after China (21%), the US (17.6%), Japan (7.6%) and Britain (4%). The Indian alcobev market is the only one alongside China that offers volumes to the world, with a consistently growing trend for premium products that mirrors the fast urbanisation of India and growing aspirations of young India who enjoy their tipple. A country with a median age of 28 years offers long-term growth in this sector, as in most others.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Apr 04, 2025 News Image 'Fewer Indian grapes, more Chilean grapes for the European market'.
'The marketing season for Indian grapes has started off much better than last year,' says Corné van de Klundert of Origin Fruit Group. 'here was significant rainfall in India at the beginning of the season, leading to lower production per hectare. The local Indian market demands its usual volumes, making it more challenging for exporters to ship large quantities. Additionally, with high local prices, the risk for exporters has increased significantly.'
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Apr 04, 2025 News Image Dried onion producers ecstatic at harvest bounty.
Despite worries about the US-initiated tariff war affecting Indian industry, onion dehydration facilities in Mahuva town of Bhavnagar district are thriving. This is attributed to a bountiful onion harvest not only in Gujarat, but supply is also expected from Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Apr 04, 2025 News Image Bangladesh: 10,850 tonnes of rice arrive from India.
A consignment of 10,850 tonnes of boiled rice from India, transported by the MV HT Unite, has reached the Chattogram port. The rice was imported under an agreement (Package-8) through an international open tender, the Ministry of Food said in a press release on Thursday.
 Source:  daily-sun.com