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Apr 22, 2025 News Image Iran and India to boost agricultural trade beyond US$1 billion through new BRICS partnership.
Iran and India are preparing to expand their agricultural trade ties beyond the current US$1.0 billion mark, following high-level discussions between the two nations’ agriculture ministers during the BRICS agriculture summit in Brazil. This is reported by Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS. Iran’s Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, met with his Indian counterpart Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan to review existing agreements and outline new areas of cooperation.
 Source:  tvbrics.com
Apr 22, 2025 News Image India actively engaging with US; hopes to sign first phase of bilateral pact by Oct: FM.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said India is 'actively engaging' with the new US administration and hopes to conclude the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement 'positively' by fall (September-October) this year. 'We are one of the countries which is actively engaged with the new administration of the United States of America to see how best we can get a bilateral trade agreement done,' she said during an interaction with the Indian diaspora here.
 Source:  m.economictimes.com
Apr 22, 2025 News Image Vegetable clusters near cities soon, government invites EOI to select implementing agency.
The National Horticulture Board (NHB) has released revised composite guidelines of the Cluster Development Programme to address challenges such as high post-harvest losses, inadequate supply chain infrastructure, and price fluctuations in domestic markets. It has also invited an expression of interest (EoI) to appoint implementing agencies for the cluster development programme.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Apr 22, 2025 News Image India should restore soybean exports to US in bilateral trade talks: SEA.
India should prioritise reviving exports of organic non-GMO soybean and soybean meal to the United States during ongoing Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) negotiations, industry body Solvent Extractors Association (SEA) said on Monday. India previously exported 150,000-200,000 tonnes of organic, non-GMO soybean products to the US before safeguard duties imposed after opposition from domestic US producers effectively halted this trade, according to SEA.
 Source:  business-standard.com
Apr 22, 2025 News Image India’s Economic Vision: Nirmala Sitharaman On Trade, Growth & Global Leadership | Hoover Institute.
Join Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as she delivers a powerful keynote at Stanford’s Hoover Institute, outlining India’s economic roadmap and trade ambitions. From fostering entrepreneurship and transparency in governance to strengthening India-US trade ties targeting $500 billion by 2030, this speech unpacks India’s strategy to lead global growth amidst uncertainties. Learn about fiscal discipline, start-up support, and India’s role as an economic engine. The minister also harnesses the power of the Indian diaspora in the US to further trade ties between the two countries.
 Source:  businesstoday.in
Apr 22, 2025 News Image Vance and Modi are likely to discuss a potential US-India trade deal. Here's what to know.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance began a four-day visit to India on Monday as the two countries seek to unlock economic opportunities and negotiate a bilateral trade deal. Vance will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi for talks on the economy, trade and geopolitical ties. Vance's visit is seen as an important diplomatic mission by President Donald Trump's administration, and it coincides with a rapidly intensifying trade war between Washington and Beijing, which is New Delhi's main rival in the region.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Apr 21, 2025 News Image India, US likely to fast-track initial phase of trade pact.
Indian trade negotiators, who head to Washington DC this week ahead of formal launch of talks, may explore an 'early tranche' that covers a limited set of issues, even as New Delhi and Washington seek to close negotiations quickly, possibly ahead of the fall deadline, as per a TOI report.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Apr 21, 2025 News Image India's tea exports touch 254.67 million kg in 2024: Tea Board.
India's tea exports reached 254.67 million kg during the January to December 2024 period, moving the country up to the third position globally in the export of the beverage, a statement by the Tea Board of India said. The total value realisation from tea exports in 2024 stood at Rs 7,111.43 crore, reflecting a notable increase from the previous year.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Apr 21, 2025 News Image Iran, India set to expand agricultural trade ties beyond $1b.
The ministers reviewed previous agreements and reaffirmed their countries’ longstanding cultural, historical, and economic ties. Nouri Ghezeljeh expressed appreciation for India’s support in facilitating Iran’s membership in BRICS and noted that bilateral cooperation is entering a new phase.?
 Source:  tehrantimes.com
Apr 21, 2025 News Image Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan's Brazil visit becomes important on many counts.
Union Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan is schedule to return from his Brazil visit on Monday morning, 21 April. His Brazil visit is important on many counts. Besides leading the Indian delegation at the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting, the Union Minister’s visit is an important step towards strengthening agricultural trade, technology and innovation between India and Brazil. During Brazil visit, the Union Minister stressed on promoting production and export of soya in India. He intends to upgrade Indian farmers by enabling them the benefits of global technologies. He said that joint efforts of various countries will strengthen global food security.
 Source:  pib.gov.in