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Sep 30, 2025 News Image Plant protection a thorn in boosting India, Russia agricultural trade.
India and Russia are looking to expand their cooperation in trade and education in the agriculture sector by removing some bottlenecks, but given the resistance to move forward with suitable reforms, it may take time to reach some agreements. As Russia has been insisting on earmarking a pest-free zone for enabling more exports, India has been arguing it should be based on testing of products for pests. Several agri products like potato, pomegranate, fisheries and dairy items have been identified by India where there is scope for expansion. The Russian side wants exports of products only from pest-free zones, so that those are better monitored, the sources said.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Sep 30, 2025 News Image India’s first Europe-facing trade pact comes into effect on October 1.
India is set to formally operationalise its trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) bloc on October 1, marking the country’s first-ever trade pact with a European grouping. The government will host a high-profile launch event at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, senior ministers from the EFTA nations, government officials, and industry representatives in attendance, as per a Business Standard report.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Sep 30, 2025 News Image India’s trade compass points everywhere at once as FTAs and deals multiply.
India is quietly but steadily positioning itself at the centre of global trade networks. With multiple free trade agreements (FTAs) and strategic partnerships under discussion, the country is signalling rising ambitions for economic cooperation across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has been candid, 'The government is in active negotiations with several countries for Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).'
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Sep 30, 2025 News Image FTA talks underway with several countries including US, New Zealand, Oman, Peru and Chile: Piyush Goyal.
India is negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with a number of countries including the US, New Zealand, Oman, Peru, Chile, and the European Union, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. He said that Qatar and Bahrain too are keen to negotiate trade pacts with India.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Sep 30, 2025 News Image Free trade pact talks on with multiple nations, US too: Commerce & industry minister Piyush Goyal.
India is negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with a number of countries including the US, New Zealand, Oman, Peru, Chile and the EU, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Monday. He also said the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and four-nation European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will come into force from October 1. It was signed on March 10, 2024.
 Source:  conomictimes.indiatimes.com
Sep 29, 2025 News Image APEDA showcases India’s agri-food excellence at World Food India 2025.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) made a commanding presence at World Food India 2025, hosting over 120 exhibitors and presenting India’s vibrant agri-food diversity — from Basmati rice, millets, fruits, vegetables, GI-tagged products, to organic and value-added foods. The APEDA Pavilion emerged as a global hub for trade connect and innovation, drawing strong interest from international buyers, policymakers, and industry leaders.
 Source:  foodtechbiz.com
Sep 29, 2025 News Image Russia eyes more sunflower oil exports to India.
Russia, the world's top sunflower oil producer, aims to increase exports to India, seeking to replace Ukrainian supplies that are being redirected to Europe, the state agricultural export agency said on Friday. India is a major buyer of Russian energy, and the two countries are maintaining close ties despite pressure from the U.S. on India to curb purchases. The U.S. has imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods, prompting India to seek alternative trading partners.
 Source:  reuters.com
Sep 29, 2025 News Image Trump's commerce secy sets ‘open market’ condition for India amid trade deal talks: ‘You’ve got to play ball'.
The United States continues to play hardball with India over trade and tariffs as the American commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, pointedly said on Sunday: 'If you want to sell to the US consumer, right, you've got to play ball with the President of the United States.' Lutnick listed India among countries that need to 'open their markets' and 'stop taking actions that harm America' — adding to the condition that India must stop buying oil from Russia.
 Source:  hindustantimes.com
Sep 29, 2025 News Image India, Russia discuss BRICS grain exchange plan to boost agriculture trade ties.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev in New Delhi on Thursday (September 25, 2025) and discussed plans of creating a common agricultural food exchange that will help in boosting agriculture trade among the BRICS member-countries. Mr. Modi conveyed his greetings to President Vladimir Putin saying he is looking forward to welcoming him for the 23rd India-Russia annual summit to be hosted here later this year.
 Source:  thehindu.com
Sep 29, 2025 News Image Honourable PM said, 'World Food India has emerged as the event of context, content, and creativity'.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated the fourth edition of World Food India 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 25th September 2025. Organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, this flagship global event once again positioned India as the “food basket of the world” and reinforced its leadership in food processing. The Prime Minister visited the exhibition pavilion at World Food India and expressed satisfaction at the emphasis on nutrition, reducing oil consumption, and enhancing the health aspects of packaging. Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Mr. Dmitry Patrushev, Union Ministers, Shri Chirag Paswan and Shri Prataprao Jadhav were present on the occasion.
 Source:  pib.gov.in