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Sep 10, 2025 News Image India likely to finalise Qatar trade pact framework in October as Trump tariffs bite
Trade Minister Piyush Goyal could visit Doha on October 6 to conclude the framework for negotiations, the government source, who asked not to be named as the details of trade discussions are still not public, told reporters.
 Source:  https://www.reuters.com/
Sep 10, 2025 News Image POLITICS India urges BRICS to tackle deficits as bloc rallies against U.S. tariffs
Speaking at the virtual summit, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that the country’s “biggest trade deficits are with BRICS partners.” The bloc, which has Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa as key members, has been charged by Trump of pursuing “anti-American policies.”
 Source:  https://www.cnbc.com/
Sep 10, 2025 News Image Brazil's Lula calls for tighter trade ties for BRICS as tariffs bite
"Tariff blackmail is being normalized as a tool for conquering markets and interfering in domestic issues," Lula said in the government's published remarks of a Monday virtual meeting of BRICS leaders, without directly citing the United States.
 Source:  https://www.reuters.com/
Sep 09, 2025 News Image IRRI Launches four High-Yield Rice Varieties in DRC to Enhance Food Security and Farmer Incomes.
International Rice Research Institure(IRRI) has introduced four new rice varieties in the Democratic Republic of congo (DRC) to enhane food security and incease farmer incomes. This initiative is part of the Great Lakes Accelerated Innovation Delivery Rapid Hub, also known as the Kugwiza Project, which operates in DRC, Burundi, and Rwanda.
 Source:  krishijagran.com
Sep 09, 2025 News Image Indian startup PeelOn develops banana packaging.
India produces nearly 37 million tons of bananas annually, but exports remain at about 8.2 million tons. The commerce ministry reported banana exports worth US$377.5 million in FY25, a 30 per cent increase year-on-year. Exporters continue to face challenges in maintaining fruit quality during long-distance shipments.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Sep 09, 2025 News Image The trade agreement between India and EFTA countries comes just at the right time.
The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) which includes Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland comes into force on October 1, 2025. TEPA represents more than just a trade deal. With the United States raising tariffs on Indian exports to 50%, Indian exporters need alternative markets and investment partners. TEPA provides both. It enhances trade access in goods and services, attracts assured investments tied to job creation, and opens up channels for professional mobility and technology collaboration.
 Source:  swissinfo.ch
Sep 09, 2025 News Image India’s lucrative Beef Export Industry is Flourishing Under Modi’s Rule.
When out of power, PM Narendra Modi was vocal in criticizing the Congress Party for the 'Pink Revolution'—the nickname for India’s rising beef exports. He blamed Manmohan Singh’s government for encouraging the beef trade to woo the 14% Indian Muslims.
 Source:  muslimmirror.com
Sep 09, 2025 News Image Govt exploring alternative export markets to shield farmers from US tariff threats.
The government is actively exploring alternative export destinations and import substitution strategies to protect farmers from the impact of US tariffs, D K Yadava, Deputy Director General (Crop Science) at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), said on Monday. 'The government is trying to have all alternatives to protect the interests of farmers. As far as exports are concerned, the concerned ministries are already exploring alternative countries for the export of various commodities,' Yadava said at a media briefing about the ongoing event 'Dialogue Next' organised by the US-based World Food Prize Foundation for the first time in India.
 Source:  deccanherald.com
Sep 09, 2025 News Image Next-Gen GST Overhaul: Staple Foods Tax-Free, Processed Foods at 5% - Big Relief for Consumers and Small Businesses.
The GST Council in its 56th meeting on 3rd September, 2025 made the recommendations relating to changes in GST tax rates; provide relief to individuals, common man, aspirational middle class and measures for facilitation of trade in GST. The reduced GST rates will be effective from 22nd September, 2025.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Sep 09, 2025 News Image India stands united to overcome global challenges; focus on Swadeshi and Atmanirbhar Bharat essential: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal.
No matter how big the problem arises in the global situation, India stands together as a nation said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, while addressing the 56th EEPC India National Awards today. He added that the country has the strength to overcome any crisis. Shri Goyal further emphasised that businesses should focus on swadeshi products, as this will not only help India’s growth but also strengthen the country’s financial security. He cautioned that recently it has been seen that any country can impose export controls or restrict important products from reaching India, which can create hurdles for businesses. Therefore, he said, there is a need to focus more on Atmanirbhar Bharat. He described it as a call to action that everyone must accept.
 Source:  pib.gov.in