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For decades India proudly celebrated food security, yet quietly depended on other countries for the one nutrient most Indians rely on daily for protein. Dal. Despite being the world’s largest producer of pulses, India remained structurally dependent on imports from Canada, Myanmar and Africa. The government’s new push toward complete domestic production is therefore not
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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said ongoing India United States (US) deal will not include provisions harmful to Indian farmers. He stated the government is prioritising agricultural interests while negotiating improved market access. India US Trade Deal Farmer Protection Goyal emphasised that safeguarding domestic agriculture remains a key principle in the
International
India and the United States (US) have expanded market access for selected agricultural and pharmaceutical products, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stating that certain Indian exports will now enter the US without tariff. The development is part of ongoing trade engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral commerce. Zero Duty Access For Indian Farm Exports
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The Union government on Tuesday said the proposed India-United States trade deal will not compromise India’s sensitive agriculture and dairy sectors, with detailed provisions of the agreement expected to be shared soon. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India’s core interests, particularly those linked to farmers and the dairy ecosystem, have been
International
Beijing has announced that starting November 10, 2025, it will suspend retaliatory tariffs on a range of American agricultural exports, including corn, wheat, sorghum and chicken. The decision follows a new round of high-level trade discussions between the United States and China aimed at easing tensions that have persisted since the original tariff war. Scope […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation for multiple projects in the agriculture and allied sectors worth over ₹42,000 crore. Major Schemes Unveiled Two flagship schemes were launched: PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana with an outlay of ₹24,000 crore, and the Mission for Atmanirbharta in Pulses with ₹11,440 crore. The former […]