Feb 27, 2025 News Image UK trade secretary, investment minister firm up 17 new export, investment deals during India visit.
The UK on Wednesday said its Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and Investment Minister Poppy Gustafsson announced 17 new export and investment deals during their visits to India this week. It also said that New Delhi's recent Union budget drives more opportunity for British insurance companies to expand their presence in India.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Feb 27, 2025 News Image Australia to invest $16m to boost trade ties with India.
Australia on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious roadmap to expand and diversify its trade and investment ties with India with a focus among other issues on defence industries, sports, culture, space and technology. The roadmap identified four 'superhighways of growth' - clean energy, education and skills, agribusiness, and tourism.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Feb 27, 2025 News Image India: National Horticulture Fair starts Feb 27.
If you spot a bright golden yellow tomato in the vegetable market in the coming months, don't mistake it for an unripe one. It could be a new variety loaded with vitamin D, which will boost your skeletal health and immune system. This yet-to-be-developed, biofortified tomato is part of the country's ambitious 'Genome Editing' project of plants, which is taking shape at the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) at Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru, as part of a national programme initiated by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
 Source:  hortidaily.com
Feb 27, 2025 News Image Indian fruit exports expand to meet rising global demand.
Liberty Exports, an agro-export company based in India, has expanded its operations to supply fresh fruits to international markets. The company is responding to growing global demand for high-quality, naturally grown produce by offering a range of Indian fruits aimed at wholesalers, retailers, and importers worldwide.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Feb 27, 2025 News Image Emirati minister says UAE can be gateway to global success for Indian entrepreneurs.
A leading Emirati minister has called on Indian entrepreneurs and business leaders to continue to embrace the UAE as a 'gateway to new opportunities around the world' at a major gathering celebrating the long-standing ties between the nations. Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, emphasised the importance of building on the firm foundations in place between the key trading partners in an address made to hundreds of Indian business chiefs, academics, heads of technology start-ups and founders of non-government groups on Tuesday, the second day of the Indiaspora Forum for Good in Abu Dhabi.
 Source:  thenationalnews.com
Feb 27, 2025 News Image PM’s visit to USA, France paved the way for greater investment and collaboration: Shri Goyal.
The Centre is committed to creating a favourable investment climate, ensuring regulatory stability, and enhancing the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in the country. This was stated by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal during his virtual address at the Pune International Business Summit 2025, which was organised by Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Agriculture (MCCIA) on January 24, 2025.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Feb 27, 2025 News Image Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal highlights ports, shipping, and logistics as key to India's economic growth.
Ports, shipping and the logistics sector are the lifelines that nourish the country’s economy. Trade like rivers flows freely and the shipping sector connects opportunities around the world with India. This was stated by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal during his address as the Chief Guest at the 12th Biennial International Conference on Ports, Shipping & Logistics 2025 today in Mumbai.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Feb 27, 2025 News Image Indian, American spice trade bodies sign MoU to enhance collaboration.
The All India Spices Exporters Forum (AISEF) and the American Spice Trade Association (ASTA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the International Spice Conference (ISC) 2025 to enhance collaboration in the global spice trade. The MoU, signed by Emmanuel Nambusseril, AISEF Chairman and Peter Sayia, ASTA President, aims to improve food safety, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Feb 27, 2025 News Image India, UK trade agreement 'genuinely beneficial' for both: British Trade Secretary Reynolds.
The proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom is 'genuinely beneficial' to both countries as it would help boost bilateral trade and investments, UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds said on Tuesday. India and the UK on Monday announced resumption of negotiations for the FTA, which is expected to double or even triple bilateral trade from the current USD 20 billion in the next 10 years.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Feb 27, 2025 News Image India, EU to review FTA negotiations; firm up new strategic agenda.
India and the European Union will this week take stock of their negotiations for an ambitious free trade deal and broadly firm up a new strategic agenda at a time Europe is looking at de-risking its relations with China. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, accompanied by the European Union College of Commissioners, is paying a two-day visit to India from Thursday to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior Indian ministers.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com