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Sep 09, 2025 News Image Progress of area coverage under Kharif crops as on 05.09.2025.
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 5th September 2025.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Sep 09, 2025 News Image India, Qatar may finalise trade pact terms in October.
India and Qatar are likely to finalise the terms of reference for a bilateral trade agreement next month and once these are finalised, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal may visit Qatar, officials said on Monday. Goyal is also likely to meet EU trade commissioner MaroS Šefcovic Friday, even as the 13th round of India-EU free trade agreement talks are underway in New Delhi, they said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.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.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Sep 09, 2025 News Image India, EU officials commence next round of trade pact talks.
India and the European Union (EU) on Monday started the next round of negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA), an official said. After the 13th round of talks, European Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic will visit India on September 12 to take stock of the progress of negotiations with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, the official said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Sep 09, 2025 News Image Fair economic practices imperative as world seeks stable trade: EAM Jaishankar to BRICS amid Trump tariff turmoil.
Amid Trump tariff shakeup, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar while sharing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message at BRICS virtual summit said that the 'world as a collective is seeking a stable and predictable environment for trade and investment'. 'The international trading system is based on the foundational principles of open, fair, transparent, non-discriminatory, inclusive, equitable and a rules-based approach with Special and Differential Treatment for developing countries. India strongly believes that this should be protected and nurtured,' Dr Jaishankar told BRICS leaders.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Sep 09, 2025 News Image Israel FM, Piyush Goyal discuss trade, investment ties, growth avenues.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Monday met Israel finance minister Bezalel Smotrich and they discussed further strengthening trade and investment ties and exploring new avenues for mutual growth. 'Delighted to meet Mr. @BezalelSm, Finance Minister of Israel.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Sep 09, 2025 News Image India amends export policy for some animal by-products.
The government on Monday revised the export policy for certain animal by-products to align with specific European Union (EU) regulations. These products include dog or cat food meant for retail sale, compounded animal feed, and concentrates for compound animal feed.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Sep 08, 2025 News Image Niti Aayog recommends strategies to double India's pulses production by 2047 and self-sufficient by 2030
Government think-tank Niti Aayog has recommended strategies and pathways to be adopted by government to make India self-sufficient, (Atmanirbhar) in pulses by 2030 and double the production of pulses by 2047.The report noted, India's pulses production is set to witness steady growth in the coming years with output projected to rise to 34.45 million tonnes (MT) by 2030 and 51.57 MT by 2047, up from 26.06 MT in 2022.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
Sep 08, 2025 News Image GST rate cuts to benefit 10 crore dairy farmers: Ministry of Cooperation
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts on dairy products, farm inputs, and food processing items will directly benefit over 10 crore dairy farmers and strengthen the cooperative sector, the Ministry of Cooperation said on Saturday.The restructuring addresses the inverted duty structure in fertiliser manufacturing and is expected to check price rise for farmers while ensuring timely availability of inputs during sowing seasons, the ministry said in a statement.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
Sep 08, 2025 News Image ET Graphics: India, EU to hold 13th round of FTA talks in Delhi; pact likely by year-end
The 13th round of the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations will be held in New Delhi starting Monday.European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefcovic, is also expected to visit India later this week as both sides attempt to finalize the trade pact by the end of the year.
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/