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Jun 17, 2025 News Image Maize area up in early sowing in Karnataka.
Farmers in Karnataka are seen showing preference to plant crops such as maize and soyabean in the ongoing kharif 2025 cropping season, based on the early sowing data released by the State Agriculture Department. Till June 13, the kharif sowing is complete in about 20.42 lakh ha, about a fourth of the targeted area of 82.50 lakh ha for the season. The overall sown area under kharif crop till June 14 is up marginally at 20.42 lakh ha (20.22 lakh ha).
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Jun 17, 2025 News Image Would like to conclude early tranche of trade pact with US before July 9: Commerce Secretary.
Negotiations for the proposed India-US trade agreement are in good progress and the two sides are expected to agree on an early tranche of the pact before July 9, a top government official said on Monday. 'We are working on the early tranche and as you are aware that there is a date (July 9), before that we would like to conclude this early tranche,' Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jun 17, 2025 News Image Issuance of preferential certificates under FTAs rises, signals higher trade pact use by exporters.
The number of preferential certificates of origin issued under free trade agreements implemented so far has recorded a healthy increase, rising to 7,20,996 in 2024-25 from 6,84,724 in 2023-24, indicating greater utilisation of trade pacts by Indian exporters, according to government data. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said India's trade under the preferential route is growing.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jun 17, 2025 News Image India's exports to US up 16.9c pc, imports dip 5.76 pc in May.
India's merchandise exports to the US rose by 16.93 per cent to USD 8.83 billion in May, while imports dipped by 5.76 per cent to USD 3.62 billion during the month, according to the commerce ministry data. During April-May, the country's exports to the US increased by 21.78 per cent to USD 17.25 billion, while imports rose by 25.8 per cent to USD 8.87 billion, the data showed.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jun 17, 2025 News Image As EU's green trade rules kick in, India works policy shifts.
While India and the European Union (EU) are ready to close a key trade pact, various Indian ministries are working on several rulebook shifts to align with a slew of new, stricter 'green' regulations by the EU that will come into effect within a year and are bound to impact Indian trade across sectors from coffee export to import of scrap. The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change is at the forefront of the exercise, readying rulebook shifts and mechanisms to align with the incoming 'green' regime at the EU.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jun 16, 2025 News Image APEDA hosts capacity building programme on export promotion.
In a significant step towards enhancing agricultural exports from Tripura, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, in collaboration with the Superintendent of Agriculture, Bishalgarh Agri Sub-Division, organised a Capacity building Programme focused on the 'Role of APEDA in Export Promotion of Agri-Horti Products, APEDA Schemes, and Post- Harvest Management'.
 Source:  tripuratimes.com
Jun 16, 2025 News Image GI tag sought for Kollimalai Coffee and Jackfruit.
The Patent Information Centre of Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST), Chennai has filed applications seeking Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Kollimalai Coffee and Kollimalai Palappazham. TNSCST is an autonomous organization under the Department of Higher Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.
 Source:  thehindu.com
Jun 16, 2025 News Image PM Modi Begins Strategic Three-Nation Tour Covering Cyprus, Canada, Croatia; G7 Talks, Terror Fight And Trade Ties On Agenda.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (15 June) embarked on a three-nation tour to the Republic of Cyprus, Canada and Croatia. PM Modi's first stop is the Republic of Cyprus, where he is visiting at the invitation of President Nikos Christodoulides.
 Source:  swarajyamag.com
Jun 16, 2025 News Image PM Modi calls for stronger India-Cyprus ties in trade, tech and security.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that India was looking forward to strengthening its friendship with Cyprus as he began a two-day official visit to the Mediterranean nation. During the trip, Modi is scheduled to meet with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, security and technology.
 Source:  firstpost.com
Jun 16, 2025 News Image Centre reduces Basic Custom Duty on major imported crude edible oils.
Centre has reduced the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on crude edible oils namely crude sunflower, soybean, and palm oils. Duty has been reduced from 20% to 10% resulting in the import duty differential between crude and refined edible oils from 8.75% to 19.25%.
 Source:  fnbnews.com