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Jul 18, 2025 News Image GI-Tagged and ready to scale: Meghalaya’s export ambitions get Lulu boost.
This engagement builds on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Lulu Group and the Meghalaya State Agricultural Marketing Board (MSAMB) during World Food India 2023 in New Delhi, facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). Over the past two years, MSAMB has led proactive export facilitation initiatives through both air and sea routes, positioning Meghalaya as a serious player in India’s agri-export map.
 Source:  agrospectrumindia.com
Jul 18, 2025 News Image India procures 99,200 tons of onions for buffer stock.
Two central agencies in India have procured approximately 99,200 U.S. tons of onions from farmer-producer companies, as part of the government's buffer stock target of 330,700 tons. The National Agricultural Co-operative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (Nafed) and the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India Limited (NCCF) made purchases at an average price of around US$196 per metric ton (Rs 1,634 per quintal) over the past three weeks. Currently, procurement continues at approximately US$189 per metric ton (Rs 1,575 per quintal), as set by the Department of Consumer Affairs.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Jul 18, 2025 News Image India-Argentina eye deepening bilateral cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors.
The second Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture between India and Argentina was held yesterday, with the Indian Co-chair, Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, joining the session virtually. The meeting was co-chaired by Sergio Iraeta, Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, from the Argentina side. Both sides underscored the significance of the meeting as a key milestone in deepening bilateral cooperation in the fields of agriculture and allied sectors.
 Source:  business-standard.com
Jul 18, 2025 News Image Agri and processed foods exports rise 7% to $ 5.9 billion in Q1.
India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products have commenced on a brisk note in the current fiscal, with shipments rising by over 7% on year to $5.96 billion in April-June 2025. The rise in farm-sector shipments were driven primarily by a sharp increase in exports of rice, buffalo meat and fruits and vegetables.
 Source:  financialexpress.com
Jul 18, 2025 News Image Trump says India and US very close to finalising trade deal.
Washington and Delhi are 'very close' to finalising a trade deal, US President Donald Trump has said, as high-level talks between the two sides continue. 'We're very close to a deal with India where they open it [the market] up,' Trump told reporters at the White house on Wednesday.
 Source:  bbc.com
Jul 18, 2025 News Image DGFT Showcases ‘Trade Connect’ ePlatform to Empower Indian Exporters with Global Market Access Tools at IIGF and Toy Biz International Expo.
To enhance awareness and adoption of the Trade Connect ePlatform, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, participated in two major B2B trade exhibitions this month — 71st India International Garment Fair (IIGF) and the 16th Toy Biz International B2B Expo 2025. The 71st edition of India International Garment Fair (IIGF) was inaugurated on July 01, 2025 by Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs, Shri Pabitra Margherita, at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi. IIGF is one of the largest and most prestigious B2B apparel trade events featuring 360+ Indian exhibitors showcasing their products to buyers from 79 countries, including the UK, Spain, Greece, Italy, France, and Germany. The hon'ble minister visited Trade Connect booth and appreciated the platform’s services and their utility in empowering Indian MSME exporters
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 18, 2025 News Image 'Agricultural output has grown by 40% in the last 11 years': Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today attended the 4th convocation ceremony of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar. On this occasion, he inaugurated the newly constructed Vikramshila Hostel and Aryavart International Guest House. Shri Chouhan also released two important books – Pusa Bihar: The Birthplace of Agricultural Research and Education, and Textbook on Natural Farming.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 18, 2025 News Image India’s Q1 tea shipments up 17% at $219 million on strong demand.
India’s April-June quarter tea exports this fiscal registered a 17 per cent growth in value terms at $218.95 million over the same period last year’s $187.38 million on strong demand for the brew from traditional buyers. During the month of June alone, the tea exports were up 32 per cent at $83.24 million over the same period last year’s $62.76 million, as per the Commerce Ministry’s quick data estimates. In Rupee value terms, the tea exports during Q1 were up by around 20 per cent at Rs.1,873.72 crore from the corresponding last period’s Rs.1,563 crore. The value of shipments in June was up 36.5 per cent to Rs.715.09 crore (Rs.523.87 crore).
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Jul 18, 2025 News Image Piyush Goyal urges Indian Missions to help resolve trade barriers faced by exporters.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has urged Indian Missions abroad to help address trade barriers faced by Indian exporters in their respective countries. While addressing Heads of the Commercial Wings posted in 74 Indian Missions abroad across 61 countries on July 16, he called for trade intelligence gathering, including updates on market trends, sectoral developments, and regulatory frameworks to boost India’s exports.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jul 18, 2025 News Image FTA with UK likely next week, legal review on.
India and the UK are likely to formally sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) next week with the final legal review of the pact currently underway. Both nations had reached the agreement in May. India expects 99% of its exports to the UK to have duty-free access. It also expects the FTA to open up significant export opportunities for labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, marine products, leather, footwear, sports goods and toys, and gems and jewellery, as well as engineering goods, auto parts and engines, and organic chemicals.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com