The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to enhance India’s export prospects in key sectors like tea, spices, marine products, and processed foods through…
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Category: Trade
Saffron Prices Skyrocket to ₹5 Lakh/Kg after Border Closure Disrupts Supply
The wedding season demand clashes with the supply crisis as imports stall and Kashmir output dips. Retail prices of premium saffron have surged past ₹5…
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Attari Border Closure Disrupts Afghan Dry Fruit Imports, Prices Surge Up to 20%
The closure of the Attari-Wagah border following the Pahalgam incident in Kashmir has severely disrupted the flow of Afghan dry fruits, nuts, and spices into…
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India Sends First Sea Shipment of Pomegranates to US, Marking Fresh Chapter in Bilateral Trade
To boost India–US agri-trade, the first commercial sea shipment of Indian pomegranates has successfully reached New York, signaling growing momentum in bilateral trade ties. The shipment included 4,620 boxes…
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Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Set to Hit Indian Food Exports Hard, Say Experts
U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest move to impose steep reciprocal tariffs on Indian imports under what he has termed “Liberation Day” is expected to significantly…
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Trump’s Tariffs to Raise Food Costs, Disrupt U.S. Exports
The Trump administration’s sweeping new tariffs—described by some as “everything, everywhere, all at once”—are poised to significantly impact the U.S. food and beverage industry. With…
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Lok Sabha Passes New Maritime Bill to Boost Shipping Sector
The Lok Sabha has passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, bringing a major update to India’s shipping laws. This new law replaces…
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Walnut Industry Pushes for Duty Reduction Ahead of PM Modi’s US Visit
The nuts and dry fruits industry is advocating for a reduction in import duty on walnuts ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the…
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India’s Pulses Imports Surge in 2024, Industry Calls for Restrictions
India’s pulses imports doubled in 2024 compared to the previous year, reaching a record high of 6.63 million tonnes, largely driven by the government’s efforts…
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India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting Strengthens Bilateral Trade and Cooperation
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, concluded a successful visit to the Sultanate of Oman, where he co-chaired the 11th session of the…
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