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May 05, 2025 News Image India-UK trade pact talks may take more time as certain issues remain unresolved: Sources.
The India-UK negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) will continue for some more time as certain issues remain unresolved, officials said, even as commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal visited London for the second time in the last one week to iron out the sticky issues.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
May 05, 2025 News Image Tehran, New Delhi focus on sanction-free trade in business talks.
The meeting, held at the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, also included the TCCIMA Secretary General and the head of the South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce, who accompanied the Indian ambassador. Discussions focused on enhancing provincial-level economic cooperation led by business chambers.
 Source:  tehrantimes.com
May 05, 2025 News Image Chhattisgarh’s IGKV Rice Research Centre named best in India.
State-run Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV) has achieved a remarkable distinction, bringing honour to Chhattisgarh. The university's ‘Chawal Samagra Anusandhan Kendra (Rice Comprehensive Research Centre), Raipur, has been recognised as the best centre in India. The award was presented at the diamond jubilee ceremony of the annual rice meeting held at the Indian Rice Research Centre, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. Additionally, the Genetics and Plant Breeding Centre, Raipur, was also awarded the title of best rice breeding funded centre.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
May 05, 2025 News Image Agri minister Chouhan unveils first genome-edited rice varieties, yield to rise up to 30%.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday unveiled the first genome-edited rice varieties ' DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) and Pusa DST Rice 1' developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to address challenges of climate change and boost rice yields by up to 30 per cent. 'It is an important day for us... Soon, these two new rice varieties will be made available to farmers,' Chouhan said, adding that the new varieties will enhance rice yields by 20-30 per cent, conserve water, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from rice cultivation.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
May 05, 2025 News Image Shivraj Singh sets India’s rice target: reduce acreage by 5 million ha, raise production by 10 mt.
India has set a target to reduce acreage under rice by 5 million hectares (mh) and raise the production from the reduced area by 10 million tonnes (mt) to expand the cultivation of oilseeds and pulses, two major areas of concern where the country is struggling to attain self-sufficiency. Addressing an event organised by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in New Delhi to release the world’s first genome edited rice varieties, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the government has started preparing the '-5,+10' plan under which there will be target to reduce area by 5 mh and increase production by 10 mt.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
May 05, 2025 News Image Govt pushes for agri-export reform, says commerce secretary.
The government is committed to reduce logistical barriers and enhancing market access for agricultural products, said Sunil Barthwal, secretary, department of commerce and industry. 'Academia and research institutions must be a part of multi-sectoral consultations so that research and development can be a major focus for innovation and sustainability in agri exports,' Barthwal said at an inter-ministerial dialogue organised by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
 Source:  financialexpress.com
May 05, 2025 News Image Asia Rice: Strong rupee lifts Indian prices despite tepid demand.
Indian rice prices climbed to a near one-month high this week, bolstered by an appreciation in the Indian rupee despite tepid demand, while Thai rice prices remained steady due to low demand and abundant supply. India's rice prices for 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $390-$397 per ton, up from the last week's $389-$396. Indian 5% broken white rice was priced at $383 to $390 per ton this week.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
May 05, 2025 News Image India aims to boost agri-exports amid trade talks with US, EU.
Amid ongoing discussions with the US and Europe on a free trade agreement, Union Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal today reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reducing logistical barriers and expanding market access for Indian agricultural and processed food products. Barthwal was speaking at a ‘chintan shivir’ (contemplation camp) organised by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
May 05, 2025 News Image India and EU reaffirm Commitment to Conclude Ambitious FTA by the End of 2025, Deepen Strategic Trade Ties.
Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry of India, and Mr. Maroš Šefčovič, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, engaged in a forward-looking and substantive dialogue to address global trade challenges and reaffirm their shared resolve to conclude the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of 2025. This commitment builds on the strategic direction given by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and President of the European Commission, Ms. Ursula von der Leyen during the landmark visit of the EU College of Commissioners to New Delhi in February 2025.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
May 05, 2025 News Image Commerce Ministry holds industry consultation on India-US trade talks; seeks suggestions.
The commerce ministry on May 2 held a comprehensive consultation with the domestic industry on the proposed India-US trade agreement and sought suggestions to further deepen bilateral trade ties in a mutually beneficial manner, an official said. The stakeholder consultation was chaired by Special Secretary in the ministry Rajesh Agrawal. He is also India's chief negotiator for the India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA).
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com