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Jan 15, 2025 News Image Jaishankar, Spanish FM discuss bilateral ties in trade, defense, urban development.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar held talks with Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister José Manuel Albares in Madrid yesterday. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said, he had a productive conversation on bilateral partnerships including in trade, investment, defence, security, urban development, and railways among others took place during the meeting. The Minister added that India appreciates Spain as a votary for stronger India-EU ties and a reliable Mediterranean partner.
 Source:  theindianawaaz.com
Jan 15, 2025 News Image UK and India relaunch FTA talks to strengthen bilateral trade relations.
The UK government on Tuesday told Parliament that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks with India have been relaunched to deliver a joint ambition of taking the bilateral relationship to 'even greater heights'.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Jan 15, 2025 News Image DGFT updates export policy for every product to promote ease of doing business.
The Commerce Ministry's arm DGFT on Monday updated the export policy for all products, specifying detailed conditions for each item to enhance the ease of doing business in the country. Earlier specific policy conditions were only outlined for goods which were subject to certain restrictions or fell under some norms.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 15, 2025 News Image Free Trade Agreement talks with India have been relaunched: UK.
The UK government on Tuesday told Parliament that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks with India have been relaunched to deliver a joint ambition of taking the bilateral relationship to 'even greater heights'. During a debate on UK economic growth in the House of Commons, British Indian Labour MP Jeevun Sandher asked Foreign Secretary David Lammy about the steps being taken to get a 'good UK-India trade deal over the line'.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 15, 2025 News Image India doing FTAs only after extensive stakeholder consultations: Piyush Goyal.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said India is finalising free trade agreements (FTAs) only after extensive consultations with all the concerned stakeholders. He said that unlike in the past, these pacts are now fair, equitable and balanced.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 15, 2025 News Image Optimistic about higher agri growth in FY25 on good monsoon: Principal secy to PM.
India's agriculture sector is poised for stronger growth in the 2024-25 fiscal year, driven by favourable monsoon conditions, according to Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister P K Mishra. 'Monsoon has been good... I am very optimistic this year,' Mishra told PTI in an interview.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 15, 2025 News Image Looking to double turmeric production to 20 lakh tonnes in 5 years, says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
The National Turmeric Board will help develop new markets internationally to promote exports and double production to about 20 lakh tonnes in the next five years, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 14, 2025 News Image USGC hosts tour for Indian poultry producers.
US — Indian poultry industry stakeholders got a first-hand look at the US agricultural value chain, assessing the safety of biotechnology corn and the potential of non-GM sorghum for feed, during a recent tour hosted by the US Grains Council (USGC).
 Source:  world-grain.com
Jan 14, 2025 News Image India opens F&B sector to 100% foreign investment, ownership.
India has officially opened its food and beverage sector to 100 per cent foreign investment, allowing full foreign ownership and management of such enterprises, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal announced. Goyal emphasised that the government would facilitate 'speedy and easy' work permits for those wishing to invest or set up food and beverage businesses in the country. The announcement marks a significant shift in India’s approach to attracting foreign capital in the food and beverage industry.
 Source:  gulfbusiness.com
Jan 14, 2025 News Image Philippines: Rice import volume hits 4.8 million MT in 2024.
The government revised upward the country’s total rice import volume last year to nearly 4.8 million metric tons (MT) after the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) validated the rice shipment figures. Latest BPI data showed that total rice imports in 2024 reached a record-high of 4.78 million MT, about two percent higher than its initial figure of 4.684 million MT.
 Source:  philstar.com