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Jul 09, 2025 News Image Bengal Plans Post-Puja Industrial Conclave To Boost Investment & Exports.
To accelerate Bengal's industrialisation, state govt would host a business and industrial conclave after the Pujas, Amit Mitra, principal chief economic adviser to CM Mamata Banerjee, said on Tuesday. Mitra said the CM decided to host the conclave after taking stock of investment proposals — received since the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) in Feb — during a meeting at Nabanna during the day. The state's ex-finance minister, however, clarified that this conclave had nothing to do with BGBS and it would be held as usual.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Jul 09, 2025 News Image US extends suspension of tariffs on India till Aug 1, giving trade talks a boost.
The US has extended the suspension of its April 2 reciprocal tariffs until August 1, a move that will provide temporary relief to Indian exporters. The move will also provide additional time to governments of both countries to resolve outstanding issues and finalise a trade deal. The White House confirmed the extension on Monday, stating that the suspension, initially set to expire on July 9, was being prolonged 'based on additional information and recommendations from various senior officials' and due to the ongoing discussions with trading partners.
 Source:  hindustantimes.com
Jul 09, 2025 News Image Brazil aims to triple trade flows with India, Lula says.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday his country aims to triple trade flows with India from $12 billion last year "in the short term," without giving a more specific time frame. Speaking alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a state visit in Brasilia, Lula also said Brazilian planemaker Embraer (EMBR3.SA), opens new tab wants to strengthen its presence in India, partnering with companies there.
 Source:  reuters.com
Jul 09, 2025 News Image Modi, Milei agree to deepen India-Argentina strategic ties.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Argentine President Javier Milei agreed to strengthen the India-Argentina strategic partnership by expanding cooperation across key sectors including defence, security, energy, and mineral resources. The leaders met in Buenos Aires during Modi’s two-day visit, which forms the third leg of his five-nation tour. Although Modi previously visited Argentina in 2018 for the G20 Summit, this is the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the South American country in 57 years. The meeting coincided with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations and five years since the relationship was elevated to a Strategic Partnership.
 Source:  indbiz.gov.in
Jul 09, 2025 News Image Dubai Customs and CBIC Unite To Accelerate Bilateral Trade And Logistics.
As part of its ongoing efforts to develop international economic relations and facilitate trade between Dubai and its trading partners, Dubai Customs hosted an expanded meeting with the participation of a delegation from the Republic of India, headed by Arti Agarwal Srinivas Director General, Directorate General of Systems and Data Management at the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). A delegation from DP World also participated in the meeting. The meeting tackled ways to enhance cooperation in inter-MENA trading trends and supply chain, logistics services, fast-tracked clearance procedures, and customs facilitations used to accelerate trade movement and increase the flow of goods.
 Source:  cbnme.com
Jul 09, 2025 News Image Digital Platforms Driving Efficiency and Accountability in Agricultural Schemes, says Agriculture Secretary Dr Devesh Chaturvedi.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (Mechanization & Technology Division) organized a one-day national workshop on the Implementation of the Online Centralized Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Platform Version 2.0 and the NaMo Drone Didi Yojana in New Delhi today. The event was graced by Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, DA&FW, Dr. Pramod Kumar Meherda, Additional Secretary, and Smt S. Rukmani, Joint Secretary (M&T). The workshop was attended by the officers from the Central Ministries, Stare Agriculture & Rural Development Departments and the Lead Fertilizer Companies. The Secretary inaugurated the workshop and unveiled the Crop-Specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for application of various forms of soil and plant nutrients using drones in agriculture. These SOPs will provide scientific guidance and uniformity in drone operations across the country.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jul 09, 2025 News Image Trump says US 'very close' to a trade deal with India.
President Donald Trump announced Monday evening that the United States is on the verge of concluding a trade pact with India as the deadline for America's April 2 'reciporal tariffs' was extended to August 1. 'We’ve finalised agreements with the United Kingdom and China, and we’re very close to securing a deal with India,' Trump told reporters after he hosted Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for dinner at the White House.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jul 09, 2025 News Image India negotiating trade agreements on its own terms: S Mahendra Dev, Chairman, EAC-PM.
India is negotiating trade agreements with countries, including the US, on its own terms and keeping in view the national interest, said S Mahendra Dev, chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the PM (EAC-PM). Several domestic tailwinds will help India grow 6.5% in FY26 despite global headwinds, he said in an interview with ET. Edited excerpts: India is extensively engaged in some big-ticket free trade agreements.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jul 08, 2025 News Image Arunachal seeks ICAR support to boost agriculture & horticulture.
Arunachal Pradesh agriculture minister Gabriel D Wangsu on Monday sought robust institutional support from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to boost the state's agriculture, horticulture and allied sectors while addressing the 96th annual general meeting of the ICAR Society in New Delhi on Monday. Wangsu presented a detailed 10-point proposal, highlighting the state's unique agro-climatic potential and its significant contribution to India's kiwi production, an official statement said.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Jul 08, 2025 News Image The rise of India’s moringa economy.
A staple in South Indian kitchens, drumsticks or moringa (Moringa oleifera), has gained international acclaim, often toured as a 'superfood'. Tamil Nadu, where it is locally known as murungai, leads moringa production and area in India. Moringa, native to India, has long been valued in various traditional practices for its versatility. Different parts of the plant, from seeds to roots, are used in food and folk remedies. It is said to be a source of vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids, and minerals. 'According to research, it contains seven times more Vitamin C than oranges, and 17 times more calcium than milk. These properties have sparked global interests especially in the wellness and natural health industries.'
 Source:  india.mongabay.com