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Nov 18, 2025 News Image Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Holds Bilateral Meeting with New Zealand Trade Minister to Further India–New Zealand FTA Negotiations.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today held a bilateral meeting with New Zealand’s Minister for Trade, Todd McClay, in Mumbai to advance discussions on the proposed India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The engagement marked an important step in the ongoing negotiations, with both Ministers focusing on convergence across key disciplines relating to trade in goods and services.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Nov 18, 2025 News Image The cumulative exports (merchandise & services) during April-October 2025 is estimated at US$ 491.80 Billion, as compared to US$ 469.11 Billion in April-October 2024, estimated growth of 4.84%.
India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services combined) for October 2025* is estimated at US$ 72.89 Billion, registering a negative growth of (-) 0.68 percent vis-à-vis October 2024. Total imports (Merchandise and Services combined) for October 2025* is estimated at US$ 94.70 Billion, registering a positive growth of 14.87 percent vis-à-vis October 2024.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Nov 18, 2025 News Image Despite global price weakness and US tariffs, India’s agricultural exports show strong momentum in first half of current financial year.
India’s agricultural exports have been growing faster than the country’s overall merchandise exports, showing a strong performance even when many other sectors are slowing down. Government data for April to September 2025 shows that farm exports touched $25.9 billion, which is an increase of 8.8% from the same period last year, with $23.8 billion for the corresponding six months.
 Source:  opindia.com
Nov 18, 2025 News Image US tariff relief may boost India’s $1 bn farm exports.
The Trump administration’s decision to lift reciprocal tariffs on several agricultural commodities is expected to create a level playing field for Indian exporters, especially in fruits and nuts, spices, tea and coffee, essential oils, vegetables, bovine meat, and fertilisers, a senior official said. 'Over $1 billion worth of India’s agricultural products exports to the US annually have been exempted from tariff, which would boost export prospects,' the official added.
 Source:  financialexpress.com
Nov 18, 2025 News Image Bangladesh: Rice imports go up to build contingency stock.
Bangladesh ramps up rice import to build a contingency stock with the buys having soared over 8,133 per cent in value during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, statistics show. Officials say the import spree is driven by a sharp fall in international prices of the staple, particularly in neighbouring India.
 Source:  today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd
Nov 17, 2025 News Image India sets agenda for potato sector ahead of 2025 summit.
India's potato industry convened in New Delhi for a National Potato Stakeholders' Meet hosted by APEDA and Media Today Pvt. Ltd. The meeting brought together more than 60 participants from government agencies, research institutions, processors, exporters, and grower organisations. It also marked the official launch of preparations for the Global Potato Summit 2025, scheduled for 11–12 December 2025 in Greater Noida.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Nov 17, 2025 News Image 'Bangladeshi onion importers await government nod before supplies from India can resume'.
India's onion exports remain critical to international trade, but exporters continue to face challenges from unpredictable weather and restrictive trade policies, says Kiran Gandurde, Co-founder of Matoshree Fresh Foods. 'The current red onion season started much later than usual. Normally, we would see new crop arrivals by October, but prolonged rains pushed that back by 20 to 35 days. This delay means the first shipments of red onions from Nashik to Vietnam and Indonesia are just being arranged.'
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Nov 17, 2025 News Image NZ reviews 2025 apple season and Indian grower partnership.
Although the timing of World Apple Day does not align with the Southern Hemisphere production cycle, with New Zealand orchards currently holding small green fruitlets, the occasion offers growers a moment to review the past season. The 2025 harvest delivered high-quality fruit, strong yields, and a favourable export outcome for New Zealand producers.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Nov 17, 2025 News Image Next round of talks on proposed trade pact with Chile likely in Dec.
The next round of negotiations between India and Chile on the proposed free trade agreement is expected to be held in December here, an official said. The pact with the the South American nation may help India access critical minerals, which are key inputs for electronics, auto, and solar sectors.
 Source:  business-standard.com
Nov 17, 2025 News Image India, Eurasia to meet every quarter to fast-track FTA, ease market barriers.
India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have agreed to meet every quarter at the regulator level to resolve market access hurdles, such as those related to certification and approval delays faced by agricultural and marine exporters, the commerce ministry said on Sunday. The decision was taken at a review meeting in Moscow, chaired by commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal.
 Source:  livemint.com