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India-EU Free Trade Agreement Gets Stronger : What It Could Mean for Indian Agriculture
India and the European Union are moving closer to a major trade breakthrough with the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
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India Lifts Wheat Export Restrictions: What It Means for Farmers, MSMEs and Global Markets
India has made a significant shift in its wheat trade policy by removing restrictions on wheat and wheat-product exports.
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From Sugar Exports to Imports: What Is Behind India’s Policy U-Turn?
India’s sugar market is witnessing an important policy shift.
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Edible Oil Prices May Remain High Until November as Import Dependence Fuels Inflation
India’s edible oil market is facing continued price pressure, with retail and wholesale prices expected to remain elevated until the arrival of the new oilseed crop around November.
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GI-Tagged Mithila Makhana Reaches Australia by Sea in First-Ever Export Milestone
From the wetlands of Bihar to supermarket shelves in Australia, Mithila Makhana is making its way onto the global food map.
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Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice Set for Festive Season Return: What It Means for Consumers and Farmers
As India gears up for the festive season, the Central Government is preparing to reintroduce Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice in the retail market after a gap of more than a year.
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India's Maize Exports Are Making a Strong Comeback. Here's What's Driving the Surge
For the last few years, India's maize industry has quietly battled rising domestic demand, fluctuating prices, and changing global trade patterns.
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Basmati Under Pressure: Export Disruptions Threaten Farmer Incomes
The aroma of basmati rice has travelled from Indian farms to dining tables across the world, carrying with it the hopes of millions of farmers. But today, uncertainty hangs over the sector.
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India-EAEU FTA Talks Gain Momentum: New Export Opportunities for Agriculture and Marine Products
India's efforts to expand its global trade footprint have received a fresh boost as negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) gain momentum.
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India’s Coffee Farmers Are Facing a New Crisis as Climate Uncertainty Threatens the 2026-27 Harvest
India’s coffee industry is slowly entering a worrying phase.
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India’s Wheat Comeback: What the Return to Exports Means for Farmers and the Economy
After four years of silence, India is back in the global wheat market, not out of pressure but abundance.
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India Fast-Tracks Fertiliser Imports to Protect Kharif Crops
Will Indian farmers face fertiliser shortages during the upcoming kharif season? With global supply disruptions linked to tensions in West Asia, the government has moved quickly to fast-track fertiliser imports.
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No Ethanol Clause in India–US Trade Talks: ISMA Clarifies Stand
When global trade talks take centre stage, India’s agriculture stands firm on protecting farmer interests and domestic programmes.
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India’s Seafood Exports Poised for Recovery After US Tariff Cut, Says SEAI
India’s seafood export industry is seeing renewed hope as lower US tariffs ease trade pressure. After months of slowdown, exporters expect demand to rise again.
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India–EU Free Trade Agreement: Why This Landmark Trade Deal Matters for India
After nearly two decades of on-and-off negotiations, India and the European Union have finally sealed the India–EU Free Trade Agreement. This move could reshape India’s trade future.
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FAI Data Shows That India Purchased Over Twice As Much urea From Other Countries, Reached 7.17 MT From April to November 2025.
Industry information released on Monday showed that India's urea purchases from other countries more than doubled to 7.17 million tonnes during the first eight months of the current financial year because the amount…
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India Extends Duty-Free Yellow Pea Imports to March 2026 to Stabilize Pulse Prices
In a strategic bid to manage rising prices and ensure ample domestic supply, the Indian government has extended its duty-free import policy on yellow peas until March 31, 2026.
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How will the new trade deal affect Indian farmers and US companies
The new India-US trade deal is expected to have mixed effects for Indian farmers and US companies, especially in the agriculture and dairy sectors.
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Basmati Exports to Iran Halt Amid Conflict; Industry Shifts Focus to India-Managed Chabahar Port
Introduction:As tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, India’s basmati rice exports to Iran have come to a halt, while shipments to the Middle East have become more expensive.
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Chnadrababu Naidu Opposes Import Duty Cut on Palm Oil, Warns of Damage to Farmers & Oil Palm Mission
Introduction:Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to roll back the Centre’s recent decision to reduce import duty on crude palm oil (CPO) by 10%.
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India Aims to Become Global Food Basket, Union Agriculture Minister Declares
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today unveiled an ambitious vision for India's agricultural future, announcing the Centre's resolute goal to transform the nation into the "food basket of the world."…
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India Eyes Substantial Growth in Global Agri Trade, APEDA Chairman Highlights Untapped Potential
India is poised for a significant expansion in its global agricultural trade footprint, as highlighted by Abhishek Dev, Chairman of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).