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
Sep 22, 2025 News Image Piyush Goyal to visit US for trade talks on September 22.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will lead an official delegation to the US for trade talks on September 22, an official statement said on Saturday. The delegation plans to hold talks with US team to take forward discussions with a view to achieve early conclusion of a mutually beneficial trade agreement, it said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Sep 22, 2025 News Image India, Oman to sign CEPA trade pact very soon: Oman's Ambassador to India.
India and Oman are set to sign the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) 'very soon' with both nations eyeing diversification of their trade basket to include more commodities and exchange of services, the country's Ambassador to India Issa Saleh Abdullah Saleh Alshibani said. In an interview to PTI, Oman's Ambassador to India said negotiations have concluded and currently the legislative and administrative processes are in motion.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Sep 22, 2025 News Image International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center shifts focus to gene editing for wheat resilience as GM varieties stall.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is ramping up investments in gene editing technology to enhance wheat crop resilience, with Director General Bram Govaerts calling it a 'future' technology amid ongoing regulatory and technical challenges facing genetically modified wheat. In an exclusive interview to PTI, Govaerts acknowledged that GM or transgenic wheat varieties have failed to achieve commercial success, describing transgenics as 'a bit of an old technology'.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Sep 19, 2025 News Image Manipur Inaugurates Three-Day Festival To Promote GI-Tagged Hathei Chilli.
In Manipur, days 14-day-long 14th Sirarakhong Hathei Chilli Festival was inaugurated today at Sirarakhong Village in Ukhrul district. The festival is organised with the aim of promoting Sirarakhong Hathei, a GI-tag Chilli species grown in Sirarakhong Village, which is known for its unique aroma and flavour in the country. The inaugural day featured a range of activities, including a ceremonial flag hoisting, vibrant cultural performances showcasing the rich heritage of the region. A Buyer-Seller Meet was also held to foster economic opportunities for local farmers, and a tree plantation drive under the nationwide initiative ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ was also held.
 Source:  newsonair.gov.in
Sep 19, 2025 News Image 'High Ecuadorian spot prices have increased demand for Indian bananas'.
Banana exports from India are showing signs of recovery as the export window nears, says Amir Karimi of fresh produce exporter Faina Universal Co. 'Although not yet at peak levels, exports remain steady with shipments continuing to the Middle East, including established deliveries to Jordan.' Karimi is optimistic about expanding into new neighboring markets, currently dominated by Ecuadorian and Philippine bananas, by focusing on consistent quality and supply.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Sep 19, 2025 News Image Central Asia Deepens Trade Links with India Amid Growing Economic Ties.
Trade between the countries of Central Asia and India is growing, edging closer to the $2 billion mark and signaling a new phase in cooperation across the Eurasian continent. According to data from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), this surge reflects the expanding economic footprint of both regions.
 Source:  timesca.com
Sep 19, 2025 News Image Indian Coffee Board’s post-blossom estimates peg 2025-26 output at record high of 4.03 lakh tonnes.
India’s coffee output for the crop year 2025-26, starting October, is pegged at a record high of 4.03 lakh tonnes (lt) according to the Coffee Board’s post-blossom estimates. These initial projections are higher by around 11 per cent over the 2024-25’s final crop estimates of 3.63 lt. The post-blossom estimates consist of arabicas of 1.18 lt, about 12 per cent higher than1.05 lt in the 2024-25 season. Robusta output is seen higher by 9.5 per cent at over 2.84 lt (2.57 lt as per final estimates of 2024-25).
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Sep 19, 2025 News Image Bilateral trade doubles under CEPA; India, UAE eye next growth leap.
Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is in the UAE for a two-day visit to co-chair the 13th India-UAE High-Level Task Force on Investments (HLTFI) with H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The meeting will review the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the Double Taxation Treaty, and central bank cooperation, while exploring new investments in space, maritime, and other high-potential sectors.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Sep 19, 2025 News Image India-UAE expanding trade beyond oil and precious metals, $100 bn target set by both nations.
In Abu Dhabi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, co-chaired the 13th India–UAE High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments. He has announced a new target of achieving $100 billion in non-oil, non-precious metals trade. Goyal said both nations will deepen ties in textiles, food processing, leather, pharmaceuticals, and fisheries. A key decision was to jointly develop infrastructure projects in third countries has also been taken.The meeting, attended by one of the largest-ever Indian business delegations to the UAE, reaffirmed the growing strategic and economic partnership.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com