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Apr 04, 2025 News Image Bilateral trade agreement talks with US may get fast-tracked.
The Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US would be used to deal with the reciprocal tariffs to get them rescinded or settle them bilaterally, officials said, and the trade pact talks likely to get fast tracked after Washington imposed additional 27% tariffs on New Delhi. The government plans to start sectoral meetings with their American counterparts this month.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Apr 04, 2025 News Image Panruti cashew, Chettikulam shallot, Puliyangudi lime, Panruti jackfruit among T.N.-based products to get GI tag.
In a significant boost to the rich agricultural heritage of Tamil Nadu, six unique products from the State have been granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags. These products include Panruti cashew, Panruti jackfruit, Chettikulam shallot (small onion), Puliyangudi acid lime, Virudhunagar samba vathal, and Ramanathapuram chithiraikar rice.
 Source:  thehindu.com
Apr 04, 2025 News Image Raise the Spirits: Whisky and rum dominate India's rising thirst for premium alcohol.
India is no longer just about volumes, when it comes to alcohol beverage sales. It has made significant strides in value, too. Among global market revenue contributors, it now ranks 5th at 3.1% market share, after China (21%), the US (17.6%), Japan (7.6%) and Britain (4%). The Indian alcobev market is the only one alongside China that offers volumes to the world, with a consistently growing trend for premium products that mirrors the fast urbanisation of India and growing aspirations of young India who enjoy their tipple. A country with a median age of 28 years offers long-term growth in this sector, as in most others.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Apr 04, 2025 News Image Govt of India implements Rashtriya Gokul Mission for promotion of dairy industry.
To complement and supplement efforts made by the States and Union territories to improve milk production, the livelihoods of dairy farmers and ensuring self-sufficiency in the dairy sector, Government of India is implementing Rashtriya Gokul Mission and other schemes across the country including Odisha.
 Source:  fnbnews.com
Apr 04, 2025 News Image Bangladesh: 10,850 tonnes of rice arrive from India.
A consignment of 10,850 tonnes of boiled rice from India, transported by the MV HT Unite, has reached the Chattogram port. The rice was imported under an agreement (Package-8) through an international open tender, the Ministry of Food said in a press release on Thursday.
 Source:  daily-sun.com
Apr 04, 2025 News Image PM Modi attends 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand— trade, maritime ties in focus; Bangkok Vision 2030 adopted.
PM Modi arrives in Thailand to a warm reception, setting the stage for a visit focused on cooperation, resilience, and support for the region.
 Source:  livemint.com
Apr 04, 2025 News Image India's farm exports may withstand US tariffs as competitors face steeper duties: Economist Gulati.
New Delhi, India could maintain or even expand its agricultural exports to the United States despite the new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, as the competing nations face even steeper duties, prominent agricultural economist Ashok Gulati said on Thursday. The 26 per cent 'discounted reciprocal tariff' on Indian goods imposed by Trump would have limited impact on key agricultural exports such as seafood and rice when compared to higher duties imposed on the regional competitors, according to Gulati, former chairman of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices .
 Source:  hindustantimes.com
Apr 04, 2025 News Image After rasogolla, GI tag for nolengur sandesh; three more sweets, aromatic rice, silk yarn & guava on list too.
Nolengur sandesh, winter’s gift to Bengal’s sweet shops, can now claim its badge of authenticity. It has followed its equally illustrious cousin, Banglar Rasogolla, in getting a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Rasogolla had got the tag in 2017.
 Source:  telegraphindia.com
Apr 04, 2025 News Image Dried onion producers ecstatic at harvest bounty.
Despite worries about the US-initiated tariff war affecting Indian industry, onion dehydration facilities in Mahuva town of Bhavnagar district are thriving. This is attributed to a bountiful onion harvest not only in Gujarat, but supply is also expected from Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Apr 04, 2025 News Image Trump tariffs: Indian cashew set to gain in US as Vietnam faces higher duty.
The 26 per cent Trump tariff is expected to make Indian cashew more competitive in the US market in the short term, but exporters anticipate increased competition in the long run from African producers, who face a lower duty. Bola Rahul Kamath, President, All India Cashew Association, said the US has levied a tariff of 46 per cent on Vietnam, while it has levied 26 per cent on India.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com