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May 27, 2025 News Image US officials likely to visit India for next round of talks on interim trade pact: Sources.
A team of US officials is expected to visit India in the coming weeks for the next round of discussions on the proposed interim trade agreement between the two countries, sources said. The visit gains importance as India and the US are likely to agree on an interim trade agreement before July 9, with New Delhi pushing for full exemption from the 26 per cent reciprocal tariff on domestic goods.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
May 26, 2025 News Image India protests US rejection of mango shipments, cites inspection irregularities.
Tensions have flared between Indian and US regulatory bodies after the United States rejected 15 mango shipments from India, citing procedural issues during treatment. Indian officials have pushed back, accusing US inspectors of bypassing standard protocols, causing unnecessary rejection of approximately 25 tonnes of premium mangoes. The mangoes, originating from 10 different Indian exporters, were processed at a US-approved irradiation facility in Mumbai under the direct supervision of US inspectors. However, the rejections came without prior intimation to the Mumbai facility.
 Source:  fnbnews.com
May 26, 2025 News Image MoFPI Invites EoI for Agro Processing Clusters under PMKSY.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, has invited applications through Expression of Interest (EoI) dated 14.05.2025 under Scheme for Creation of Infrastructure for Agro Processing Industries (APC) of PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN SAMPADA YOJANA (PMKSY) from prospective entrepreneurs for setting up of Agro processing Clusters with closing date as 14th July, 2025 at 17.00 hrs.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
May 26, 2025 News Image India calls for dismantling of export controls among BRICS members at 15th BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting.
The 15th BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting was held on 21st May 2025 under the Presidency of Brazil, with the theme, 'Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.' India used the platform to oppose export controls among BRICS members, encouraging mutual support within the bloc. As India prepares to assume the BRICS Presidency in 2026, it commended the solution-oriented approach of the Brazilian Presidency in addressing critical trade issues.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
May 26, 2025 News Image Preparations for ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ in Final Stage under Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Leadership.
Under the leadership of Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, preparations for the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ are now in their final stages. This nationwide campaign will be formally launched on 29th May from the sacred land of Puri, Odisha. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, in collaboration with state governments, are fully engaged in the planning and execution of this massive initiative. As part of these preparations, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed agricultural scientists from across the country at NASC Complex, New Delhi.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
May 26, 2025 News Image Pakistan rice exports in trouble on internal, external conflicts.
Pakistan rice exports in trouble as the unrest in Sindh has added the problems it is facing in shipping its consignments, after its bilateral relations with India deteriorated. In April, Pakistan rice exports declined to a little less than 44,000 tonnes, the lowest during the country’s current fiscal to June, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan showed.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
May 26, 2025 News Image India, Brazil to sweeten global sugar output in 2025-26.
Increase in sugar production in India and Brazil on account of favourable weather conditions is set to drive higher global output of the sweetener during the 2025-26 marketing year, starting October. According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), this increase will help offset the decline in the European Union. Brazil and India are the top two sugar producers in the world followed by the EU.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
May 26, 2025 News Image Indian bananas resilient to climate change.
The Indian staple, Desi Banana, can tolerate diseases and adverse weather conditions. Despite concerns being raised on the looming impact of climate change, it will survive the test of time, due to India’s geography and the regions for banana cultivation expanding across the country. A recent report by UK NGO Christian Aid has warned that 60 per cent of the best banana growing areas are in danger from climate change-driven rising temperatures.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
May 26, 2025 News Image Value-added millet products fail to gain traction in rural India.
The Millet bus has missed the rural stop. While the sustained health gain campaign significantly increased the value-added millet consumption in urban and semi-urban areas, it has not caught the imagination of the rural consumers. Data indicates that there is a clear urban preference in favour of value-added millet products and snacks across all millet types, while rural consumers tend to stick to traditional consumption patterns, particularly using millets as staples or in place of rice or wheat.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
May 26, 2025 News Image India becomes world's fourth largest economy, overtaking Japan: NITI Aayog CEO.
India has become the fourth largest economy in the world, overtaking Japan, NITI Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam said on Saturday. Briefing reporters after the 10th Governing Council meeting of Niti Aayog, Subrahmanyam said overall geopolitical and economic environment is favourable to India. 'We are the fourth largest economy as I speak. We are a USD 4 trillion economy as I speak,' he said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com