18 Nov, 2024 News Image India's free trade pacts not paused, all talks progressing as per schedule: Official.

Negotiations for all the proposed free trade agreements, including those with the UK and European Union (EU), are progressing as per the schedule and the country's FTAs are not paused, a top government official has said. The official said that an impression is going around that FTAs are paused, which is not correct.


 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
18 Nov, 2024 News Image DGFT Proposes Notification of Harmonized Schedule-II (Export Policy) based on 8-Digit ITC (HS) Codes.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under Notification No. 22/2024-25 dated 14th November 2024, has proposed a new update to India’s export policy. The notification describes the introduction of a harmonized Schedule-II (Export Policy) based on 8-digit ITC (HS) codes.


 Source:  taxscan.in
18 Nov, 2024 News Image Australia keen to explore opportunities in India's agri-tech space: Govt.

Australia has expressed interest in exploring opportunities in India's agri-tech space and further strengthening trade ties, the agriculture ministry said on Friday. Australian High Commissioner Philip Green, who paid a courtesy visit to Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi on Thursday, discussed new opportunities for collaboration in agriculture and allied sectors.


 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
18 Nov, 2024 News Image PM Modi talks with Nigerian President Tinubu focus on boosting strategic ties.

India accords high priority to its strategic partnership with Nigeria, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday (November 17, 2024) as he held wide-ranging talks with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a focus on shoring up bilateral cooperation in sectors such as defence, trade and energy.


 Source:  thehindu.com
18 Nov, 2024 News Image Krishithon 2024: Nashik to Host India s Top Agri Expo from Nov 21-25.

Krishithon 2024, India's premier agri trade fair, is going to take place from November 21 to 25, 2024, in Nashik.  The event will attract over 1,50,000 farmers and 300+ exhibitors. It will create a landmark platform that would connect farming companies and farmers directly in constructing evolving trends and innovative solutions for the agricultural sector.


 Source:  tractorjunction.com
18 Nov, 2024 News Image Amid hopes for record production, India s rice exports jump by nearly 86% in October.
India’s rice exports crossed the $1 billion mark in October, following a slew of measures taken by the government to ease rice shipments.
 

 Source:  indianexpress.com
18 Nov, 2024 News Image India-US trade not hit by regime changes: Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal.

India’s economic integration with the US has been growing for more than two decades now, irrespective of the regime in America, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said on Thursday.


 Source:  business-standard.com
14 Nov, 2024 News Image India And South Africa Join Forces To Establish Chamber Of Commerce, Strengthening Bilateral Economic Ties.

India and South Africa celebrate the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, marking three decades of deep-rooted historical ties and cooperation. This milestone year has also seen a significant economic achievement- a bilateral trade between the two nations has surpassed pre-pandemic figures, reaching an impressive total of approximately US$19 billion.


 Source:  ahmedabadmirror.com
14 Nov, 2024 News Image India-Kazakhstan business partnership in manufacturing sector gets a big boost.

The India-Kazakhstan Business Conference on Electronics Equipment and Engineering Goods was held on November 11 in Astana, at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). The event brought together prominent business leaders, government officials, and industry experts to discuss opportunities for increased trade, joint ventures, and collaboration in the electronics and engineering sectors.


 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
14 Nov, 2024 News Image First American Turkey Shipment Leaves For Indian Market.
The first shipment of American Turkey products for India left on Tuesday, marking a new phase in the bilateral trade relations between the two countries.
The shipment comes over a year after India agreed to the American request to reduce high tariffs on US turkey products.

 Source:  ndtv.com