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Trade

When grain becomes weapon: China’s rejection of Indian rice shipments signals new trade front

A dispute over three consignments reveals the fragility of supply chains and the weaponization of regulation in the age of geopolitical rivalry In March 2026, three consignments of Indian non‑basmati…

Rules, rights and resilience: CropLife pushes WTO to reinforce global agri trade

At MC14, the industry body calls for science-based trade, stronger IP protections, and innovation-led pathways to food security At a pivotal moment for global agriculture and food systems, CropLife International…

Government’s RELIEF Package emerges as strategic bulwark for India’s exporters amid Gulf trade turbulence

A meticulously crafted initiative fortifies resilience, cushions risk, and empowers MSMEs in the face of maritime disruption In a climate of mounting uncertainty across West Asia’s maritime corridors, the Government…

France tightens agrochemical rules: APEDA warns exporters of fresh fruits and vegetables

India’s agri-exporters urged to adopt risk mitigation measures to safeguard market access The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government…

India restores RoDTEP benefits to shield exporters from West Asia trade shock

Amid West Asia disruptions, the Centre moves swiftly to stabilize export competitiveness and ease logistics pressures In a swift policy response to escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, the Government…

Basmati exports hold firm despite Middle East turbulence

Crisil Ratings says resilient regional demand to offset Iran disruptions, while longer transit times may stretch exporters’ working capital cycles India’s basmati rice export volumes are expected to remain stable…

Shrimp exports to cross Rs 50,000 crore this fiscal, volume to improve: Crisil

Rupee depreciation to aid realisations; operating margin and credit profiles seen steady India’s shrimp exports are set to exceed Rs 50,000 crore this fiscal—up 13-15 per cent on-year after three…

24-Mile chokepoint that moves world

Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are rattling oil markets, disrupting shipping networks and exposing fragile fertilizer supply chains that underpin global food production The narrow waters of the Strait…

Gulf tensions trigger strategic advisory for Indian rice exporters

IREF urges shift to FOB contracts as freight, insurance and price volatility risks intensify across Middle East trade corridor The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has issued a detailed strategic…

Pulses at centre of India–US trade friction

Indian farmers have welcomed the decision, with the Government of India clearly stating that the move is aimed at protecting their interests India has imposed a 30 per cent import…

India–EU FTA 2026: Big export push for marine & agri sectors, safeguards for farmers

With zero-duty access for marine products, selective gains in horticulture and processed foods, and continued safeguards for dairy and staples, the agreement strikes a balance between global market expansion and…

Indian Rice Exporters Federation member secures 5,000-Tonne basmati deal with U.S.

Deal reflects rising U.S. demand for premium Indian basmati and signals strengthening bilateral agri-trade momentum In a development that underscores renewed depth in India–U.S. agricultural trade, the Indian Rice Exporters…

New FAO publication describes global fish fraud and the tools to combat it

Image Source: FAO/Kurt Arrigo All too often the seafood we eat is not what it says on the menu, potentially posing health and environmental risks Fish fraud, in a variety…

From premium to precarious: India’s Basmati faces strategic reckoning

Caught between food diplomacy and brand dilution, basmati’s future depends on policy stability, traceability, and premium positioning Few crops embody India’s agricultural heritage and global ambition like basmati rice. Long-grained…

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