Jul 07, 2025 News Image Active negotiations on with over dozen countries for finalising bilateral investment treaties: Official.
India is actively negotiating bilateral investment treaties (BITs) with over a dozen countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Israel, Oman, European Union, Switzerland, Russia, and Australia, a government official said. Besides these nations, talks are underway with Tajikistan, Cambodia, Uruguay, Maldives, Switzerland, and Kuwait.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jul 04, 2025 News Image APEDA Aims for $55 billion Exports by 2030: Abhishek Dev.
India’s agricultural exports are entering an exciting new phase, driven by robust global demand, a diversified product portfolio, and an ambitious government target of reaching $100 billion in agri-exports in the coming years. At the heart of this transformative agenda is the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), which plays a pivotal role in promoting, facilitating, and expanding exports of scheduled agri and food products.
 Source:  eng.ruralvoice.in
Jul 04, 2025 News Image 'United States and Middle East primary markets for Indian pomegranates'.
The early monsoons have put the pomegranate season in India ahead of schedule by a month, says Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Kay Bee Exports: 'The pomegranate exports in India traditionally see a seasonal pause from April to June, due to extreme heat conditions. With the arrival of early monsoon rains this year, shipments are now resuming ahead of schedule by about a month, as the new harvest cycle begins. As the monsoon sets in, the arils develop a deeper, more vibrant red color, just in time for peak flavor and market readiness.'
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Jul 04, 2025 News Image Pineapple Dreams – Tripura Bets On Its Queen To Go Global.
In the lush, undulating hills of Tripura, where the monsoon mist wraps the land in a gentle hush, a sweet revolution is underway—powered not by technology or infrastructure, but by fruit. Specifically, the Queen pineapple. Golden-yellow, fragrant, and surprisingly resilient, this spiny fruit is fast becoming Tripura’s ambassador to the world. Now, with a proposed Rs 132 crore project awaiting approval from the Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), the state is aiming to take its prized pineapple beyond borders—both literally and symbolically.
 Source:  indiawest.com
Jul 04, 2025 News Image South Africa launches citrus promotion campaign in India.
South Africa, a long-standing supplier of citrus to India, has launched a marketing campaign to bolster consumer awareness and demand for its citrus products. The initiative underscores the longstanding trade relationship between the two nations. The campaign is orchestrated by the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa, aiming to link Indian consumers and retailers with South African citrus growers.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Jul 04, 2025 News Image Global avocado exports may top 3 million tonnes in 2026-27.
Global avocado exports are projected to surpass 3 million tonnes (mt) by 2026-27, marking a three-fold increase from 1 mt in 2012-13, according to the recently released ‘Global Avocado Update 2025’ by Rabobank. This surge is primarily driven by the expansion of shipments from the top three exporters — Mexico, Peru and Colombia — which currently account for nearly two-thirds of global exports. Another key factor is the growing number of avocado-producing nations, as more countries enter the market to tap into historically high profit margins, said David Magaña, Senior Horticulture Analyst at RaboResearch. However, rising competition is starting to pressure margins.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Jul 04, 2025 News Image Brics vital platform for cooperation among emerging economies: Modi.
Brics is a vital platform for cooperation among emerging economies to create an equitable and balanced multipolar order, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday as he embarked on a five-nation tour to participate in the Brics Summit in Rio de Janeiro and to forge closer ties with key players in the Global South. Modi will begin the week-long tour in Ghana, and then travel on to Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. Officials have said the leaders’ declaration at the Brics Summit in Brazil is expected to denounce the Pahalgam attack and call for concerted global action against terrorism.
 Source:  hindustantimes.com
Jul 04, 2025 News Image From orchard to overseas: Indian mangoes go global with GI-tagged prestige.
Held in collaboration with the Embassy of India in the UAE and the Lulu Group, the in-store mango festival was inaugurated at LuLu Hypermarket, Khalidiyah Mall, Abu Dhabi, by Ambassador Sunjay Sudhir. The event brought together diplomats, retail leaders, and export officials in a shared celebration of India’s mango heritage—and its export potential. Held in collaboration with the Embassy of India in the UAE and the Lulu Group, the in-store mango festival was inaugurated at LuLu Hypermarket, Khalidiyah Mall, Abu Dhabi, by Ambassador Sunjay Sudhir. The event brought together diplomats, retail leaders, and export officials in a shared celebration of India’s mango heritage—and its export potential.
 Source:  agrospectrumindia.com
Jul 04, 2025 News Image State looks at pvt players to boost goat meat export.
The state animal resources development department is looking at investment from private players for processing meat of Black Bengal goat and boost its export in global markets.State animal resources development (ARD) minister Swapan Debnath on Thursday asked stakeholders in the meat industry to invest in development of processing units to promote Black Bengal goat in international markets. He was speaking at a business conclave on animal husbandries and fisheries organised by Merchants' Chamber of Commerce.Special secretary in the ARD department Abhijit Shevale said in Purulia's Jhalda, about 300 farmers, mostly women, are farming Black Bengal goats that have a huge potential for export.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Jul 04, 2025 News Image During Accra Visit, Modi Pledges To Double India-Ghana Trade In Five Years, Expand Security Ties.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India will double its trade with Ghana over the next five years and expand cooperation in digital payments, defense, and critical minerals, as part of New Delhi’s growing push to strengthen ties with African economies. Speaking at a joint press conference with President John Dramani Mahama in Accra, Modi said India’s bilateral trade with Ghana has surpassed $3 billion and that Indian firms have invested nearly $2 billion across close to 900 projects in the West African country.
 Source:  forbesafrica.com