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Trade

Trump’s 25% tariff on Indian imports: Looming blow to agri-exports, rural jobs, and trade trust

On July 30, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump shocked the global trading community by announcing a 25 per cent tariff on all Indian imports, effective August 1. While the move…

From mangoes to millets: Will India–UK trade deal redefine agri exports?

Jayanta Kumar Aikat, IASx, Retired Director, Food Processing Industries, Government of West Bengal, noted that the agri-components of the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) mark a “strategic opening…

Ripening prospects: What Kyrgyzstan’s banana boom signals about food logistics

Kyrgyzstan’s banana import volumes have hit an all-time high, driven by growing consumer demand and improved trade logistics. According to a detailed report by FreshPlaza, citing official data from the…

India keeps rice, dairy off limits while opening door to British gourmet imports

Selective liberalisation boosts India’s agri-export competitiveness while protecting sensitive domestic sectors. Fresh grapes, honey, and mixed vegetables from India get zero-duty access, while India allows controlled entry of UK cranberries,…

Maritime sustainability gets boost with India–Maldives Fisheries Pact

Image Source: www.huffingtonpost.com In a decisive move to deepen regional maritime cooperation, India and the Maldives have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to transform their fisheries and aquaculture sectors.…

India inks new age trade diplomacy with UK

Image Source: AI After nearly two years of spasmodic negotiations punctuated by political recalibrations, the United Kingdom and India appear to be inching closer to consummating a comprehensive Free Trade…

From shrimp to spices: Agri exports bolster India’s FY25 trade record

India’s export performance in FY25 has marked a new milestone, with total exports of goods and services touching $825 billion, up from $778 billion in the previous fiscal year. The…

India’s palm oil ambitions sprout in Malaysian nurseries

Image Source: iStock Photo India has emerged as the largest importer of Malaysian oil palm seeds, signaling a new chapter in agri-commercial cooperation between the two nations. In 2024 alone,…

Kesar’s quiet ascent: Gujarat’s GI mango carves global identity

Image Source: mangopedia.org In a quiet yet steady march towards global recognition, Gujarat has crossed a significant milestone in mango exports, shipping over 3,000 metric tonnes in the past five…

From pest control to pulses: Inside India–Argentina’s bold agri partnership

India and Argentina have taken a significant step toward deepening agri-sector collaboration, with the 2nd Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture setting the stage for a more structured, innovation-led…

Unlocking the Ayush economy: Why MSMEs hold the key to sectoral scale and innovation

In a timely signal to the fast-evolving traditional medicine economy, an industry interactive session titled “Fostering Growth: SME Schemes and Opportunities for the Ayush Industry” was convened today by the…

GI-Tagged and ready to scale: Meghalaya’s export ambitions get Lulu boost

Image Source: The Week In a bid to globalize its agricultural economy, Meghalaya hosted a high-level eight-member delegation from UAE-based Lulu Group International this week. The strategic visit marks a…

CMFRI to foster collaboration in science, policy and enforcement for conservation

Image Source: CMFRI (Representative image- Whale shark) An interactive workshop on Monday will bring together key stakeholders involved in fisheries management, trade regulation, biodiversity conservation, and enforcement In line with…

From humble beginnings to Chinese markets: The Deccan Rice odyssey

Image Source: Linkedin In an industry dominated by legacy brands, government procurement, and commodity trading mindsets, few have taken the unconventional route—and fewer still have won on the global stage…

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