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Mar 11, 2025 News Image NZ PM Luxon to visit India on March 16-20 to boost trade, ties.
At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, will embark on an official visit to India from March 16 to 20. This visit marks Luxon’s first trip to India in his current capacity and is expected to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.
 Source:  newindian.in
Mar 11, 2025 News Image Want to consolidate trade ties with India: Italian Agriculture Minister.
Italian Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida has called for the consolidation of reciprocal trade relations with India, highlighting the very strong relationship between the two governments. His remarks came against the backdrop of the two-day 'Vinitaly' trade promotion fair India Roadshow that began on Saturday.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 11, 2025 News Image Resumption of broken rice exports to boost growth in west Africa, Indonesia markets.
The government’s move to lift the ban on broken rice exports — the last of the restrictions on the shipments of the grain — is likely to aid market expansion in west African countries, including Gambia, Benin and Senegal, and Indonesia in the next fiscal, according to exporters. They said that prior to the ban, which was imposed in September 2022, India used to ship 1-2 million tonne (MT) annually. Since then, it had ceded the market to Vietnam, Thailand and Pakistan.
 Source:  financialexpress.com
Mar 11, 2025 News Image Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare releases Second Advance Estimates of Production of major agricultural crops (Kharif & Rabi) for 2024-25.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has released Second Advance Estimates of production of Major Agricultural Crops (Kharif & Rabi) for the year 2024-25. Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, while approving and releasing the data on major agricultural crops, stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Central Government is continuously working towards the development of agricultural sector. He highlighted that the Ministry of Agriculture is providing assistance and encouragement to farmers through various schemes, resulting in a record increase in agricultural crop production.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Mar 11, 2025 News Image DGFT exempts certificate of inspection for export of basmati, non-basmati rice to Europe except UK.
India has exempted the need for a certificate of inspection for European countries except the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland for export of basmati and non-basmati rice. A notification has been issued in this regard on Monday which said that exports to other European countries, barring the five, are exempt from this requirement for six months.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
Mar 11, 2025 News Image India uses mango diplomacy to strengthen U.S. trade ties.
India has long used mangoes as a diplomatic tool, a practice that dates back to the 1950s when Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru gifted mangoes to foreign dignitaries. One notable moment came in 1955 when Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai, known for his reserved demeanor, reportedly softened after tasting a mango from Nehru. 'His beetling brow relaxed, his lips rippled into a smile,' a contemporary report noted. This moment underscored the power of cultural diplomacy, using a simple fruit to build goodwill between nations.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Mar 11, 2025 News Image Mauritius can be used as a gateway by Indian investors for Africa, says country's Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful.
Noting that Mauritius has a special bond with India and a very long historical relationship, country's Foreign Affairs Minister Dhananjay Ramful has said that preparations are 'unique and special' for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to the country and Indian investors can use Mauritius 'as a gateway to Africa'.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 11, 2025 News Image Goyal to discuss trade issues with export councils on Mar 13 amid Trump tariff threat.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will on Thursday hold discussions with export promotion councils on trade issues amid the threat of imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the US, an industry official said In the meeting, exporters are expected to raise issues pertaining to the proposed bilateral trade agreement between India and the US, the official added.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 11, 2025 News Image India readies terms of reference for bilateral trade pact with US.
India has started working on the terms of reference (ToR) for a potential bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the US as the two sides aim to conclude the first tranche of negotiations by fall this year. The terms of reference would detail the purpose and structure of the negotiations. The commerce and industry ministry has also sought wish lists of various industries and tariff concessions they expect from Washington under the pact. 'Inputs have been sought from various stakeholders as both sides aim to increase exports,' said an official.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 10, 2025 News Image Govt levies 10 pc duty on mosur dal; extends duty-free import of yellow peas till May 31.
The government has imposed a 10 per cent import duty on lentils (mosur) and extended the duty-free import of yellow peas by three months till May 31 this year to enhance domestic availability, according to a finance ministry notification. Through the notification, the government has imposed 5 per cent basic customs duty and 5 per cent Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) on lentils with effect from March 8.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com