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Mar 25, 2025 News Image APEDA Facilitates Export of GI-Tagged Dalle Chilly from Sikkim to the Solomon Islands.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has successfully exported the first consignment of GI-Tagged Dalle Chilly from Sikkim to the Solomon Islands. This significant achievement underscores India’s growing prominence in the global organic agricultural market and highlights the increasing international demand for premium products from the North Eastern region.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Mar 25, 2025 News Image Removal of 20pc export duty on onion to boost farmers' income: Agriculture Minister.
The government's decision to withdraw 20 per cent customs duty on onion exports effective April 1 will boost farmers' income, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday. 'There will be no duty on onion export so that onion grown by our farmers with hard work reaches the global markets, and they can get better price and remunerative price,' Chouhan said in a video statement.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 25, 2025 News Image India's traditional beverage Goli Soda sees strong demand in US, Europe, Gulf.
India's traditional beverage Goli Soda is witnessing strong consumer response in key international markets, including the US, UK, Europe, and the Gulf, driven by strategic expansion and innovative reinvention, an official statement said on Sunday. Under a strategic partnership with Fair Exports, India has ensured steady deliveries of Goli Soda, rebranded as Goli Pop Soda, to Lulu Hypermarket, one of the largest retail chains in the Gulf region, the commerce ministry's arm Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 24, 2025 News Image Strong trade momentum for India in December quarter: Unctad.
India has seen strong goods and services trade momentum in the Dec quarter, a report by UN body Unctad has said but cautioned that global trade could be hit by the policy shifts in the US and trade and geopolitical tensions. Besides, it has pointed to high duties faced by developing countries, limiting market access for their goods. The agency's latest Global Trade Update said that exports from South Asia face among the highest tariffs, averaging around 4%, while imports to the region and Africa see the highest average levy of around 8%.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Mar 24, 2025 News Image PLI scheme incentivizes domestic manufacturing, increases production, creates new jobs and boosts exports.
Keeping in view India's vision of becoming 'Atmanirbhar', Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes for 14 key sectors are under implementation to enhance India's Manufacturing capabilities and Exports. The impact of PLI Schemes has been significant across various sectors in India. These schemes have incentivized domestic manufacturing, leading to increased production, job creation, and a boost in exports. They have also attracted significant investments from both domestic and foreign players.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Mar 24, 2025 News Image Exports till February 5 from SEZs, EOUs eligible for RoDTEP scheme benefits.
Companies that have exported goods until February 5 this year from special economic zones (SEZs) and export-oriented units (EOUs) can claim benefits under the RoDTEP scheme, according to a notification. Earlier, the exporters were allowed to seek benefits under the scheme till December 31, 2024.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 24, 2025 News Image India removes 20% export duty on onions effective April 1.
The government has withdrawn the 20% duty on onion export, effective from April 1, 2025 thus removing all the restrictions on the export of this kitchen staple after 1.5 years. Starting from October 2023, the government had taken measures to check export by means of duty, minimum export price (MEP) and even to the extent of export prohibition for almost five months, from December 8, 2023 till May 3, 2024. The export duty of 20% which now stands removed has been in place from September 13, 2024.
 Source:  The government has withdrawn the 20% duty on onion export, effective from April 1, 2025 thus removing all the restrictions on the export of this kitchen staple after 1.5 years.
Mar 24, 2025 News Image India's agri growth rate to be 20% in 2 years, says Nitin Gadkari; flags high logistics cost.
India's agricultural growth rate is expected to be 20 per cent in the next two years and the Centre's first priority is to make the sector economically viable and create more jobs, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Saturday. Around 65 per cent of the country's population is rural but they contribute only 12 per cent in growth, he said at a Business Today event here. In order to become a USD 5 trillion economy and achieve third rank in the work, the country's rural economy and agriculture are very important, the Union minister for road transport and highways (MoRTH) said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 24, 2025 News Image Several Nations, Including Belgium And Egypt Turn To India To Strengthen Trade Ties.
India’s economic stability and political strength are attracting several countries to enhance bilateral trade and investment relations. Over a dozen nations, both small and large, are keen to deepen their economic ties with the nation. At the same time, India is actively negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with major economies such as the European Union and the United Kingdom, according to officials.
 Source:  newsx.com
Mar 24, 2025 News Image First-ever export of Anthurium Flowers from Mizoram to Singapore, a fillip to India's Floriculture Potential.
In a significant step towards enhancing India’s floriculture export potential, particularly from the North Eastern Region (NER), the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in collaboration with the Department of Horticulture, Government of Mizoram, successfully facilitated the flagging off of the first consignment of Anthurium flowers from Aizawl, Mizoram, to Singapore. The event, held in a hybrid (phygital) format, took place on February 26, 2025.
 Source:  pib.gov.in