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Apr 11, 2025 News Image Virudhunagar ‘Samba Vathal’ gets GI Tag.
Virudhunagar Samba Vathal (Chilli) has got geographical indication tag based on the application made by Tamil Nadu State Agricultural Marketing Board and Virudhunagar Chillies Merchants’ Association. A distinguished variety of chilli, Virudhunagar Samba Chilli is grown in Virudhunagar district and is known for its unique flavour, moderate heat and vibrant red colour.
 Source:  thehindu.com
Apr 11, 2025 News Image European Union cashew nut imports soar as Indian shipments rise 8%.
Riding on surging cashew nut imports to the European Union, India has witnessed a modest 8 per cent rise in exports during the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. Vietnam accounted for 72 per cent of total EU imports. Cashew nut imports by the EU soared to an unprecedented level in Q1 2025, registering a record 42,850 tonnes valued at €273 million ($300 million). This marks a significant increase of 16 per cent in volume and 42 per cent in value compared with the same period in 2024, when 37,054 tonnes worth €193 million ($212 million) were imported, said J Rajmohan Pillai, Chairman of Beta Group, which owns the brand NutKing.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Apr 11, 2025 News Image India terminates transshipment facility for Bangladesh to export goods to third countries.
The government has terminated the transshipment facility that allowed export cargo from Bangladesh to third countries using Indian land customs stations en route to ports and airports, according to a government circular. Indian exporters, mainly from the apparel sector, had earlier urged the government to withdraw this facility to the neighbouring country.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Apr 11, 2025 News Image India, Russia agree on 6 new strategic projects to boost bilateral investment cooperation.
India and Russia have agreed on six new strategic projects to deepen bilateral investment cooperation, the commerce and industry ministry said on Wednesday. It was agreed during a session of the India-Russia Working Group on Priority Investment Projects (IRWG-PIP) under the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Apr 11, 2025 News Image Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls on Prime Minister of Nepal Shri K.P. Sharma Oli on the sidelines of 3rd BIMSTEC Ministerial meeting in Kathmandu.
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan led the Indian delegation during the bilateral meetings with Nepal and Bhutan. He was accompanied by the Ambassador of India to Nepal Shri Naveen Srivastava, Shri Samuel Praveen Kumar, Joint Secretary, DA&FW, Dr D.K. Yadava, Dy Director General (Crop Science), ICAR and Dr A.K. Mishra, Principal Scientist, ICAR in the meetings.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Apr 11, 2025 News Image Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal chairs a meeting on the emerging trade scenario with Export Promotion Councils and Industry bodies.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, today held discussions with the Export Promotion Councils and Industry Bodies in New Delhi in the light of the emerging trade scenario. The meeting was called to deliberate on the impact as well as opportunities arising out of the evolving and very dynamic scenarios and to apprise the industry and trade about the steps being taken by the Government.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Apr 09, 2025 News Image Kurdistan, India forge trade center link.
Shafaq News/ Kurdish Trade and Industry Minister Kamal Muslim met, on Tuesday, with Indian Consul General Madan Gopal to advance economic cooperation between the Kurdistan Region and India. According to the ministry’s statement, the meeting, attended by senior ministry officials and a delegation representing 14 major Indian companies, focused on investment prospects and industrial development.
 Source:  shafaq.com
Apr 09, 2025 News Image Meeting between Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Israel's Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Mr. Avi Dicter.
To enhance cooperation in the field of agriculture and food security, a high-level meeting was held today at the International Guest House, National Agricultural Science Complex, New Delhi, between the Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Israel’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Avi Dicter. The meeting marks the first official visit of Mr. Avi Dicter to India in his capacity as Agriculture and Food Security Minister of Israel.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Apr 09, 2025 News Image Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan to attend third BIMSTEC Ministerial meeting on Agriculture tomorrow at Kathmandu, Nepal.
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will participate in the 3rd BIMSTEC (BIMSTEC- Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Agriculture Ministerial Meeting (BAMM) in Kathmandu, Nepal scheduled on 9th April, 2025. The one-day event will be graced by the Agriculture Ministers and Senior Agriculture officials of the BIMSTEC countries namely India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand and Sri Lanka. This will provide an opportunity for a greater regional cooperation in the field of Agricultural development.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Apr 09, 2025 News Image Prez Murmu's Visit: India, Portugal Agree to Deepen Trade & Investment Ties.
India and Portugal have agreed to deepen bilateral ties, particularly in trade and investment, renewable energy and connectivity, as President Droupadi Murmu and her Portuguese counterpart Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa held talks here on Monday. During the talks held at the Portuguese President's official residence, Palácio de Belém, the two sides also agreed to strengthen cooperation in the United Nations and other multilateral forums.
 Source:  outlookbusiness.com