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Apr 01, 2025 News Image India, US hold trade talks; to work towards negotiating first tranche of FTA
Representatives of India's Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative held meeting in the national capital for four days beginning March 26 as a follow up to the two countries agreeing to expand bilateral trade to reach USD 500 billion by 2030, including through the conclusion of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).
 Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
Apr 01, 2025 News Image From Farm to Retail: Make in India’s push for Food Processing Excellence
Agriculture sector forms the backbone of the India’s food processing industry, India being the largest producer of fruits, vegetables, millets, tea, and food grains as well as milk and livestock globally.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Apr 01, 2025 News Image India Fruit Exports Surge 47% in 5 Years: Govt
Replying to supplementaries during question hour, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said the free trade agreements with the UAE and Australia have also helped increase exports of fruits to the UAE and Australia by 27 per cent and six per cent, respectively.
 Source:  money.rediff.com
Apr 01, 2025 News Image Promotion of Natural Farming under National Mission on Natural Farming
The scheme has a total outlay of ₹2481.00 crore (in Centre: State share - 90:10 for Hilly & North Eastern States and 60:40 for all other States). The scheme guidelines were circulated on 26th December 2024 and Annual Action Plan (AAP) of 33 States/ Union Territories (UT) have been approved till date. Since the approval of the scheme, in the Financial Year 2024-25, ₹177.78 lakhs has been released to various States/UTs as per approved AAPs.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Apr 01, 2025 News Image From Cups At Home To Second-Largest Exporter: India Exports 254 Million Kg Tea, Surpasses Sri Lanka
As per the IBEF report dated October 2024, India, one of the top tea-consuming countries globally, consumes about 80 per cent of the tea it produces. Despite high domestic consumption, the country is among the top five tea exporters in the world and contributes about 10 per cent to global tea exports.
 Source:  republicworld.com
Apr 01, 2025 News Image Nirmala Sitharaman to visit London from April 8-10; FTA talks may figure in meetings
Sitharaman is likely to hold a bilateral meeting with the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and other British ministers. Issues pertaining to the trade agreement and bilateral investment treaty (BIT) may also come up for discussions between the two, the official said.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Apr 01, 2025 News Image Tripura achieves record growth in potato cultivation with ARC technology
The State has made significant advancements in potato farming, and the introduction of ARC technology has led to increased yields. This initiative will contribute to Tripura's self-sufficiency in seed production, Nath said during the budget session in the State Legislative Assembly. Potato cultivation in Tripura dates back to the 17th century when European traders introduced it. However, the first major expansion occurred between 1940 and 1947, with the State adopting popular varieties like up-to-date Lalit, Kufri Jyoti and Kufri Sindhuri.
 Source:  https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/
Apr 01, 2025 News Image India, US eye $500 billion trade target: Sectoral talks in coming weeks to drive the next big leap
Sectoral expert-level engagements under the BTA will start virtually in the coming weeks and pave the path for an early negotiating round in person, the ministry said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Apr 01, 2025 News Image Telangana begins exporting rice to the Philippines
Rice-surplus Telangana, which emerged as one of the top three rice-producing States in the country, has set its eyes on export opportunities to cash in on its huge rice reserves. To start with, it has exported its maiden consignment, comprising 12,500 tonnes of rice, to the Philippines on Monday.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Mar 28, 2025 News Image Development of Food Processing Industries.
In order to promote and ensure overall development of food processing sector, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been incentivizing setting up/expansion of related infrastructure through its Central Sector schemes namely Pradhan MantriKisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) Scheme, Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) and Centrally Sponsored – Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme across the country. These schemes are not region or state specific but demand driven.
 Source:  pib.gov.in