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Mar 07, 2025 News Image India considers lowering import duties on American walnuts, almonds, apples, and cranberries
Officials said talks are on to offer duty concessions on American walnuts and almonds and eliminate duties on cranberries. The two sides are eyeing a bilateral trade deal by end of year and have set a target of $500 billion bilateral trade by 2030. New Delhi imposes standard 42-120% duty on almonds and 50% on apples. Walnuts attract 100-120% duty.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 07, 2025 News Image India expands UK footprint as £41 billion partnership boosts countries' growth
Before opening the consulates, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will meet with Foreign Secretary David Lammy at Chevening House.
 Source:  gov.uk
Mar 07, 2025 News Image Sikkim hosts Indian Orchid Festival 2025, highlights floriculture potential
The Indian Orchid Festival 2025 concluded today at ICAR-NRCO, celebrating the theme 'Orchids for Beauty and Prosperity'.
 Source:  indiatodayne.in
Mar 07, 2025 News Image Tariff is a legitimate instrument; India's current tariffs align with WTO framework: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Her comments come amidst growing tensions over US President Donald Trump's plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on India. 'Both countries will safeguard their interest and we will prioritise India's interests,' the finance minister said while addressing an event in Andhra Pradesh.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 07, 2025 News Image Expanding Trade Ties: Australian Food Showcase At Aahar 2025
the demand for premium Australian agrifood products in India is rapidly increasing. The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) in partnership with the state governments of Queensland and New South Wales is bringing together 11 Australian brands to display their products at the Australian Pavilion located at Hall No.1, Stand No.1G-02A in Aahar 2025.
 Source:  passionateinmarketing.com
Mar 07, 2025 News Image Thailand seeks ties with India, Vietnam to support rice prices
Thailand is in talks with both countries to reduce competition, hoping to create a balance in rice prices in the global market and help farmers have stable income, Pichai Naripthaphan told parliament.
 Source:  asia.nikkei.com
Mar 06, 2025 News Image Jaishankar’s Visit to the UK & Ireland: Focus on bilateral ties, FTA and increasing diplomatic presence.
Deepening of India-UK relations in various areas including economic, diplomatic, fight against terrorism are topping agenda of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s ongoing six day official visit to the United Kingdom. His six-day visit starting March 4, 2025 trip also highlights the ongoing discussions surrounding the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and enhanced diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
 Source:  financialexpress.com
Mar 06, 2025 News Image Iran's fruit export ban has increased demand for European apples in India.
The reaction of Indian apple importers to Iran's export ban on the product was immediate. 'For the past few days, I have been receiving many calls from Indian apple importers requesting European fruit. The inquiries I personally receive mainly concern Italian apples, but our commercial partner in Poland, the company Miltrade, is also seeing increased demand for apples from India,' comments Mrs. Elisavet Kyriazi, a fruit broker based in Imathia, Greece, specializing in the markets of Iran and India, as well as in apples and kiwifruit.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Mar 06, 2025 News Image PM Modi unveils 2 new missions to boost output, exports.
Nudging the Indian industry for 'big steps' to take advantage of global opportunities at a time when the world is looking at India as a trusted partner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the launch of two missions to promote manufacturing and exports in the country. 'Identify new products that can be manufactured in the country to meet global demand,' Modi urged the industry while addressing a post-Budget webinar on ‘Regulatory, Investment and Ease of Doing Business Reforms’.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
Mar 06, 2025 News Image Philippines seen to reduce rice imports this year.
The country’s rice imports are expected to decline this year but remain large enough to drive down the selling prices of local rice farmers despite the continuing shortfall in domestic production. 'It might level off but still [reach] over 4 million [metric] tons, mainly due to the drop in palay prices and the widening gap between requirements and local production,' Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) national manager Raul Montemayor said in a Viber message on Tuesday.
 Source:  business.inquirer.net