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Mar 06, 2025 News Image Bangladesh: 37,250 tonnes of rice arrive from India, Pakistan.
Two consignments of 37,250 tonnes of rice imported from India and Pakistan have arrived at Chittagong Port. Of this, 26,250 metric tonnes of rice was purchased from Pakistan and 11,000 metric tonnes from India. This information was given in a notification signed by Imdad Islam, Senior Information Officer of the Food Ministry, on Wednesday (March 5).
 Source:  jagonews24.com
Mar 06, 2025 News Image Arunachal Cabinet approves key policies to boost agriculture, horticulture, and tourism.
The Arunachal Pradesh State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, convened today, March 5 for in-depth discussions on three pivotal policies aimed at strengthening the state’s horticulture, agriculture, and tourism sectors. These policies, designed with strategic roadmaps and financial frameworks, incorporate modern interventions to drive sustainable growth.
 Source:  indiatodayne.in
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 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 India will increase beef production, exports in 2025: USDA.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) predicts that India will increase its beef (mostly carabeef) production and exports in 2025. This underlines the Indian government's increased policy support, which spurs domestic and global demand. USDA forecasts that beef production will increase to 4.64 million metric tons (MMT), up from 4.57 MMT in 2024, and exports will increase to 1.64 MMT from 1.56 MMT last year.
 Source:  newindianexpress.com
Mar 06, 2025 News Image India Strengthens Trade Ties with Central Asia via INSTC’s Eastern Route.
India’s trade and connectivity with landlocked yet resource-rich Central Asia received a significant boost with the recent shipment of a cargo consignment from Gujarat via the eastern route of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
 Source:  logisticsinsider.in
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 India expands UK footprint as £41 billion partnership boosts countries' growth.
The UK-India partnership will strengthen further with the opening of 2 new Indian consulates in Belfast and Manchester, boosting regional economic ties and delivering on the growth agenda. It comes as the UK welcomes Indian investment deals worth more than £100 million which is creating jobs, strengthening growth, and helping working people by putting more money in their pockets.
 Source:  gov.uk
Mar 06, 2025 News Image Indian arabica shipments rise 60% in Jan-Feb on good demand.
Indian arabicas are experiencing strong demand from overseas buyers in the early part of this calendar year, despite overall coffee shipments lagging behind last year’s levels due to a persistent global supply shortage. Per Coffee Board data, the permits issued during the first two months were up 64 per cent for premium arabica parchment variety at 9,881 tonnes over 6,025 tonnes a year ago. Similarly, the arabica cherry exports were up 60 per cent at 2,636 tonnes (1,647 tonnes).
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Mar 06, 2025 News Image Indian rice likely to gain from US tariff war with Mexico, Canada.
Even as US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs send the world into a spin, India can look to tap an unlikely opportunity – the country can export rice to Mexico, Canada and other countries that import rice from the US. The reciprocal tariff regime could impact its rice exports and this could be a great opportunity for India, a rice-surplus country, according to Samarendu Mohanty, an acclaimed global rice expert.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com