New Delhi: As India approaches the Union Budget 2026, trade policy has emerged as a central economic challenge rather than a background consideration. Slowing global growth, renewed protectionism and disrupted supply chains have reshaped the rules of international commerce. For India, which remains deeply integrated with major global markets, trade…
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National Push Enhances Post-Harvest Systems
India is rapidly scaling up cold-chain and post-harvest infrastructure to reduce food loss, strengthen value chains and boost processed-food exports. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) Scheme on “Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure” the government has approved 404 projects, of which 300 are complete and operational…
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India’s Manufacturing Push: Innovation & Efficiency
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal on Wednesday urged Indian industry to place innovation, efficiency, quality and sustainability at the core of manufacturing strategies. Speaking at the IndiaEdge event organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi, Shri Goyal said these elements will determine…
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India–New Zealand FTA Talks Make Major Progress in Queenstown
The third round of negotiations for the proposed India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded on 19 September 2025 in Queenstown, marking an important milestone in bilateral trade relations. Officials from both nations described the discussions as constructive, with several chapters finalized and significant progress made in other key areas….