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Sep 22, 2025 News Image Armoor turmeric joins GI tag race, to boost export potential for farmers.
The Geographical Indication (GI) application for Armoor turmeric was accepted by the GI Registry in Chennai on Saturday. It was filed by the Armoor Farmers Producer Cooperative Society and the Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society in Nizamabad. Pidigam Saidaiah, associate dean at Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University, led the project with support from NABARD, Telangana. He collected essential information on the origin, characteristics, and cultivation practices of Armoor turmeric, while Rajanikanth from the Human Welfare Association, Varanasi, widely known as the ‘GI man of India', facilitated the application process.Armoor turmeric is the seventh variety to seek GI protection. Danda Raji Reddy, the university's vice-chancellor, highlighted that GI registration could significantly benefit farmers by enabling premium pricing and enhancing export potential. The Horticultural University plans to evaluate 15 more crops for GI protection.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Sep 22, 2025 News Image Governor of Manipur unveils new brand name & logo of Manipur Dairy.
Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Governor of Manipur, unveiled the new brand name and logo of Manipur Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd – ‘Manipur Dairy’ at Raj Bhavan, Imphal. The launch represents a fresh identity for Manipur Dairy, reflecting its renewed commitment to serving farmers and consumers under the professional management of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). Puneet Kumar Goel, chief secretary, Government of Manipur, Dr Meenesh Shah, chairman, NDDB along with senior officials from Government of Manipur, NDDB, Manipur Dairy and women dairy farmers of cooperative societies were present.
 Source:  fnbnews.com
Sep 22, 2025 News Image Chouhan chairs key meeting on GST reforms for agricultural machinery.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare & Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired an important meeting to discuss the latest GST (Goods and Services Tax) reforms for agricultural machinery, in New Delhi. Representatives from the Tractor and Mechanisation Association (TMA), Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Association (AMMA), All India Combine Manufacturers Association (AICMA and Power Tiller Association of India (PTAI), among others, participated both in person and virtually.
 Source:  fnbnews.com
Sep 22, 2025 News Image Food processing sector achieves GVA over Rs 2 lakh crore past two fiscals.
The Indian food processing sector has witnessed a significant achievement over the past two fiscals wherein the Gross Value Addition remained above Rs 2 lakh crore. In the last five years since 2020-21, when the growth rate was negative, the sector has recovered and in the last two fiscal years the processing sector remained above Rs 2 lakh crore in terms of GVA.
 Source:  fnbnews.com
Sep 22, 2025 News Image Third Round of India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Negotiations Concludes in Queenstown.
The third round of negotiations for the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded successfully on 19th September, 2025, in Queenstown, New Zealand. The discussions reaffirmed the shared commitment of both nations to strengthen economic ties and work towards the early conclusion of a balanced and mutually beneficial agreement.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Sep 22, 2025 News Image India in advanced talks with Oman for FTA, open to trade deals with other GCC nations: Piyush Goyal.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday said that India is in the advanced stage of negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Oman, and is surely open to similar trade partnerships with other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Speaking to the media during his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where the Minister attended the 13th meeting of the UAE-India High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments, he said, 'As of now, we are at an advanced stage of dialogue with Oman (on FTA), which should conclude soon. Some of the other countries have expressed an interest. Surely we are open to free trade agreements with other GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries.'
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Sep 22, 2025 News Image Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes unveiled byUnion Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, released the Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes prepared by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on 20th September 2025 during the event on 'Celebrating 10 Years of Make in India and Discussion on Next Gen-Reforms 2.0' in New Delhi. The Guidebook which provides allocation of 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 Ministries and Departments of the Government of India, aims to promote the adoption of data-driven approach for manufacturing development, investment promotion, and trade facilitation. It shall serve as the foundation for building a resilient and competitive manufacturing ecosystem.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Sep 22, 2025 News Image India seeks big investments from UAE: Piyush Goyal.
India is aiming for larger investments - both foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign institutional investment (FII) - from the UAE as both countries have reset their targets and are actively working to increase investments, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. Infrastructure, data centres, technology, banking, startups, logistics, and green energy are the sectors where the UAE is keen to invest in India. 'The UAE has become a hub attracting investments and businesses from around the world, as well as a hub of activity for Africa, the Middle East, and Central Europe. India would like to leverage that hub,' Goyal said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Sep 22, 2025 News Image India, New Zealand set for 4th round of FTA talks in October.
India and New Zealand completed several chapters of their proposed free trade agreement (FTA) in the third round of talks that concluded on Friday. The talks, which began on Monday, saw constructive discussions across all areas of the agreement, the commerce and industry ministry said, adding that the next round of in-person negotiations is slated for October 13-14 in New Delhi. 'Several chapters were concluded and significant progress was achieved in other key domains...Both sides agreed to maintain momentum through inter-sessional engagements,' the ministry said. Both countries began formal FTA negotiations on March 16.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Sep 22, 2025 News Image China among largest buyers of Indian rapeseed meal during April-August 2025.
China has emerged as one of the largest buyers of Indian rapeseed meal in the period of April to August 2025 as compared to the same period last year, according to the Solvent Extractors Association (SEA). Buoyed by strong domestic demand for mustard oil—especially the traditional *kachi ghani* variety India’s crushing activities have gained momentum, resulting in higher production of rapeseed meal. This surplus has coincided with a surge in overseas demand, with China emerging as the key growth driver.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com