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Jun 09, 2025 News Image Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal holds high-level meeting with Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani in Brescia
The JCEC saw robust participation from senior officials, policymakers, and stakeholders from both sides in a spirit of constructive engagement and mutual ambition. The dialogue reaffirmed the strategic economic partnership between the two nations and aligns with the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025–29 to promote economic resilience, industrial partnerships, and inclusive, sustainable growth. India and Italy agreed to prioritize cooperation in several emerging and strategic sectors. These include Industry 4.0, aerospace, energy transition, and sustainable mobility. The two sides also stressed the importance of joint efforts in skill development, digital transformation, migration and mobility, as well as global connectivity initiatives such as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).Several concrete outcomes emerged from the JCEC. India and Italy resolved to strengthen cooperation in agriculture and food processing, and to set up Joint Working Groups in the automobile and space sectors. Both sides identified collaboration opportunities in sustainable agri-value chains, agri-machinery, food packaging technologies, and renewable energy. They also agreed to work together in areas such as green hydrogen and biofuels and expressed intent to facilitate movement of skilled professionals between the two countries.
 Source:  https://www.pib.gov.in/
Jun 09, 2025 News Image Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurates and lay foundation stones for various development projects in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, in the presence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, today inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various development works worth crores of rupees in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh.
 Source:  https://www.pib.gov.in
Jun 06, 2025 News Image Govt asks select States to increase inter-state trade on e-NAM platform.
The Centre is preparing to roll out e-NAM 2.0, and States may have to make some changes in their Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) Acts. This will be a preparatory step by the Centre to ensure that more inter-State transactions happen over the e-NAM platform. Through hand holding of States, traders are being persuaded to buy though e-NAM. However, it needs many structural reforms required by both the Centre and States to show desired results, experts said.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Jun 06, 2025 News Image India-Kyrgyz Bilateral Investment Treaty comes into force, replaces agreement of 2000.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Kyrgyz Foreign Affairs Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich on Thursday signed a protocol for enforcement of a bilateral investment treaty to foster bilateral economic relations and encourage cross-border investments between the two nations. The Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) signed on June 14, 2019, in Bishkek, between the Government of India and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, enters into force, with effect from June 5, 2025.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jun 06, 2025 News Image India seeks measures to tackle trade distortions.
India has called for action to address trade distortions caused by non-market economies, non-tariff barriers and restoration of a strong dispute settlement mechanism at the World Trade Organization (WTO), commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. The minister, however, insisted that one should not jump to the conclusion that an existential crisis has been created at the multilateral trade body.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jun 06, 2025 News Image India, US push to finalise interim tariff deal as Trump's deadline nears.
Indian and U.S. are holding high-level talks this week, aiming to finalise tariff cuts in sectors such as farm and automobiles as part of an interim deal, two government sources said, with an announcement likely later this month. A U.S. delegation led by senior officials from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) began closed-door, two-day discussions in New Delhi on Thursday with Indian trade officials headed by chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, the sources said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jun 06, 2025 News Image Corporates start procuring agri products directly from FPOs, bypassing mandis.
In a new initiative aimed at streamlining agricultural trade and increasing farmer incomes, corporates have begun directly procuring agricultural produce from farmer producer organisations (FPOs). This development follows the government’s recent strategy of hosting weekly webinars to connect FPOs with major companies. Many FPOs were previously unaware of the possibility of selling their produce directly to companies. The government is optimistic that if these linkages are successfully established, positive results will be seen within a year or two.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Jun 06, 2025 News Image Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan visits farm mechanization factory in Patiala.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan met farmers in Punjab today as part of the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’. He visited farmlands to review crops and their production, and also toured a factory that manufactures agricultural machines in Amargarh, Patiala, where he inspected various farming tools and equipment.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jun 06, 2025 News Image India, Italy back stronger trade ties, eye boost through IMEEC corridor.
India and Italy reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic ties, with a strong focus on enhancing trade, joint ventures and connectivity through the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC). In a joint press conference held during Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s visit to Italy, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, said there is 'huge scope' for boosting India–EU trade through the potential offered by IMEEC.
 Source:  cnbctv18.com
Jun 06, 2025 News Image Punjab Holds Immense Potential for Horticulture as Well – Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
The ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ has successfully reached its halfway mark, engaging with millions of farmers across the country. On the 8th day of the campaign, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held an interaction with the farmers in Punjab. The event was graced by the presence of Shri Gurmeet Singh Khuddian, Agriculture Minister, Govt of Punjab, Dr M. L. Jat, Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR), Vice-Chancellor, Punjab Agricultural University, along with several scientists and officials.
 Source:  pib.gov.in