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Mar 10, 2025 News Image India, EU to hold next round of FTA talks from Monday amid Trump tariff threats.
India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) bloc will start the tenth round of negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement from Monday in Brussels amid Trump tariff threats, according to an official. The talks are expected to focus on resolving remaining issues so that the agreement can be finalised by the end of this year.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 10, 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 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
Mar 10, 2025 News Image EAM Jaishankar’s Ireland visit strengthens bilateral ties, sets stage for economic cooperation.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar concluded his official visit to Ireland and Northern Ireland, engaging in high-level discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. During his trip, he met Irish President Michael D Higgins and deputy Prime Minister and foreign minister Simon Harris, with both sides agreeing to establish a Joint Economic Commission to boost trade, investment, and technology linkages.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Mar 10, 2025 News Image India considers lowering import duties on American walnuts, almonds, apples, and cranberries.
India could lower or completely eliminate import levies on American walnuts, almonds, apples and cranberries as it seeks to forge deeper trade ties with the US and iron out key contentious issues with the country ahead of Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs which are set to kick off on April 2. Officials said talks are on to offer duty concessions on American walnuts and almonds and eliminate duties on cranberries.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 10, 2025 News Image Good weather results in higher production of mangoes in India.
There will be higher volumes of mangoes from India this season, says Manoj Barai, director for Indian fresh produce exporter M.K. Exports: 'We are anticipating higher production for mangoes this season, compared to last year. The yield of Indian fresh mangoes is expected to be higher due to increased farmer participation, especially for premium varieties like Alphonso, Kesar, and Badami mangoes.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Mar 10, 2025 News Image Lower volumes, but stable season for grapes from India.
It's been a positive and stable grape season in India, says Swapnil Aware, Board member for Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods: 'The grape season commenced in December with relatively low initial volumes, accompanied by various quality-related challenges. However, as the season progressed, both the quality and the yield improved significantly.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Mar 10, 2025 News Image US Commerce Secy optimistic about India-US trade ties, stresses need for agricultural reforms.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday expressed optimism about India-US trade ties, emphasizing the need for India's agricultural trade to open up amid US President Donald Trump's plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, including India. Speaking virtually at the India Today Conclave, Lutnick acknowledged that finding a mutually beneficial solution would require understanding and cooperation from both sides.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
Mar 10, 2025 News Image India lifts export ban on broken rice.
The government has lifted the export ban on broken rice to promote its shipments. The ban was imposed in September 2022. 'Export policy of broken rice has been amended from prohibited to free with immediate effect,' the Directorate General of Foreign Trade has said in a notification.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Mar 10, 2025 News Image India and Nicaragua are ready for deeper engagement: MoS Margherita on advancing trade, investment.
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Sunday had a productive meeting with Laureano Ortega Murillo, Minister Advisor to the President of Nicaragua. The two discussed ways to strengthen India-Nicaragua cooperation in trade and investment, with both nations expressing their readiness for deeper engagement.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com