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Jan 01, 2026 News Image Government Launches Market Access Support Intervention under Export Promotion Mission to Strengthen Global Market Access for Indian Exporters.
The Government of India today launched the Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a flagship initiative approved by the Union Cabinet on 12 November 2025. The MAS Intervention is being implemented under the NIRYAT DISHA sub-scheme of EPM and is aimed at strengthening international market access for Indian exporters, particularly MSMEs, first-time exporters and firms from priority sectors.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jan 01, 2026 News Image Government extends minimum export price on natural honey till March 2026.
The government on Wednesday extended USD 1,400 per tonne minimum export price (MEP) on natural honey for three more months till March next year. Exports below this MEP value are not permitted.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Jan 01, 2026 News Image Action plan can help Bihar harness turmeric potential.
A comprehensive turmeric action plan can potentially raise farmer incomes and help Bihar emerge as a competitive force in India’s turmeric economy, with Samastipur envisioned as the hub of this transformation, according to a policy paper released recently. The policy paper – Harnessing the potential of Turmeric – the ‘Golden Spice’ in the state of Bihar, brought out by the Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU) emphasises on creation of a state action plan, besides seeking Geographical Indication (GI) opportunities for the varieties grown in the state.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Jan 01, 2026 News Image Govt rolls out Rs 4,531-cr market access support for exporters.
The government on Wednesday launched Rs 4,531 crore market access support for exporters under which financial support will be provided to participate in activities such as international fairs and exhibitions. It will help exporters at some time when they are facing a steep 50 per cent tariff by the US.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 01, 2026 News Image Government notifies first set of export promotion mission scheme.
India on Wednesday launched the Market Access Support (MAS) intervention with an outlay of Rs 4,531 crore for six years aimed at easing trade finance constraints, expanding global reach and supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), amid the country facing steep 50% tariffs by the US. The country is also working on creating an index to evaluate exporters performance based on their Importer Exporter Codes (IECs), tracking performance over a five-year period as the government sharpens its focus on data-driven export promotion and market diversification.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 01, 2026 News Image Israeli trade negotiators to visit India in January for FTA talks.
Israeli trade negotiators are expected to visit India in January for a pre-round of trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, an official said, adding that Indian negotiators could visit Russia after Budget 2026, for the second round of negotiations for the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). 'Framework and gateway issues would be discussed in the pre-negotiations with Israel,' said an official.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 01, 2026 News Image India's sugar output up 23.43 pc in October-December: NFCSF.
India's sugar production rose 23.43 per cent to 11.83 million tonnes in the first three months of the ongoing 2025-26 season on sharp rise in Maharashtra output, cooperative body NFCSF said on Wednesday. Sugar production stood at 9.56 million tonnes in the year-ago period, while the total output remained 26.18 million tonnes in the entire 2024-25 season (October-September).
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 01, 2026 News Image NABARD spotlights GI strategy to boost rural prosperity in Uttarakhand.
The Dehradun-based Uttarakhand Regional Office of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) organized the 2nd Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting cum GI Workshop on 30 December 2025 at its office in IT Park, Dehradun in Uttarakhand. According to a press release, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has been consistently working towards rural development and farmer empowerment. The release said that the theme of the meeting was 'Leveraging GI Potential for Rural Prosperity: Post-GI Strategies for Branding, Marketing and Value Addition.'
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com