Apr 21, 2025 News Image India, Malaysia to Boost Trade Ties: MoS Margherita.
Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, delivered a strong message of economic partnership during a high-profile event focused on bilateral trade between India and Malaysia. On April 20, he emphasized the untapped potential that both countries could harness in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, and agriculture. He called for a reinvigorated approach to economic diplomacy, underlining that this moment offers an opportunity to transform friendly relations into a strategic and mutually beneficial economic alliance.
 Source:  boroktimes.com
Apr 21, 2025 News Image Vance to visit India as Trump intensifies tariff war with China.
US Vice-President JD Vance will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a four-day visit to India next week as their two countries negotiate a bilateral trade deal. The two leaders are scheduled to meet on 21 April, the first day of Vance's trip, for discussions on economic, trade and geopolitical ties.
 Source:  bbc.com
Apr 21, 2025 News Image CIABC along with APEDA to organise ‘AlcoBev India 2025’.
In a first-of-its-kind event, all the major alcoholic beverage companies will come together to participate in 'AlcoBev India 2025'. Organised by the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) along with Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), the industry’s premier conference will be held in the national capital on April 23, 2025. Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Chirag Paswan, will be the chief guest at the event.
 Source:  millenniumpost.in
Apr 21, 2025 News Image India Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture at 15th BRICS Meet.
At the 15th meeting of BRICS Agriculture Ministers, India reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, equitable, and sustainable agriculture. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the need to place the welfare of small and marginal farmers at the centre of global agricultural strategies and clarified that agriculture, for India, is not merely an economic activity, but a source of livelihood, food, and dignity for millions of families. He underscored that global food security and rural development goals would remain incomplete unless small farmers are protected and empowered.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Apr 21, 2025 News Image Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitates First Commercial Sea shipment of Indian pomegranates from Maharashtra to USA.
In a historic initiative towards introducing Indian Pomegranates to distant markets, a landmark commercial sea shipment of the prized Indian Bhagwa variety of Pomegranate has successfully arrived in New York, marking a significant milestone for India’s Fresh Fruits exports. With growing international demand for premium quality of Fresh Fruits, the arrival of this shipment heralds the potential of Indian Pomegranates becoming a preferred choice in the competitive U.S. market.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
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
Apr 21, 2025 News Image No traces of bird flu in latest samples: Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh has declared there were no traces of birdflu in the areas that were recently hit by the infection in some parts of the State. 'We have sent poultry samples from the areas adversely impacted by bird flu and sent them to the Bhopal-based National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD). We have taken the samples from the Palnadu district too,' Andhra Pradesh Animal Husbandry Minister K Atchannaidu said in Amaravati on Saturday.'
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Apr 21, 2025 News Image Guwahati Tea Auction Centre registers record performance in 2024-25.
The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has delivered a record-breaking sales in the just-concluded financial year 2024-25. Dinesh Bihani, Secretary of the Guwahati Tea Auction Buyers Association said that the centres recorded the sale of 169.13 million kilograms of tea in 2024-25 at an average price of Rs. 227.70 per kilogram, strengthening its position as a leading hub for quality Assam teas.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Apr 21, 2025 News Image China says it's ready to open market to import more Indian goods, urges 'non-discriminatory' stance for its firms.
As global trade tensions simmer, a new chapter may unfold in the India-China relationship. Despite the growing trade imbalance—India’s deficit with China hitting a staggering $99.2 billion—Beijing is reaching out for greater economic collaboration. In an exclusive interview with The Times of India, Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong shared Beijing’s intent to welcome more premium Indian goods and help Indian businesses tap into China’s massive consumer market.
 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