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India may have found reliable trade route beyond Strait of Hormuz with Oman trade dealIndia's new trade pact with Oman, effective June 1, offers strategic importance beyond trade. Oman's location outside the Strait of Hormuz ...
Too hot to handle: Heatwave in North India slows textile, rice supply chainsNorthern India's blistering heatwaves are wreaking havoc on vital industries, significantly hampering the trade of Basmati rice and textile...
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
Asia heat waves spell double trouble for economies hit by oilAsia faces a new inflation threat from El Niño as rising temperatures and dry weather are all set to increase food costs. This comes on top...
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...
Asian Development Bank predicts slowing Asia growth as Middle East war takes tollThe Asian Development Bank forecasts a slowdown in Asia's economic growth to 5.1% this year and next, citing the prolonged Middle East war....
US-India trade deal: Rice output to prop up export dreamsIndia's record rice harvest is set to boost exports to the United States. A US duty cut will make Indian rice more competitive against riva...
US trade deal in final lap: Commerce secretary Rajesh AgrawalIndia and the US are nearing a framework trade deal. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated that further formal discussions may not be ne...
Trump hints at further tariff on India for dumping rice into USUS President Donald Trump has warned India about "dumping" rice into the American market. He suggested that tariffs could be imposed on Ind...
Donald Trump's basmati bluster: Will it matter to India?Donald Trump's hinting of new tariffs on Indian rice imports has sent shockwaves through Indian markets, causing rice stock prices to plumm...
No evidence of rice dumping by India, says commodity expert as USTR talks beginCommodity expert G. Chandrashekhar dismisses allegations of India “dumping” rice in the US, citing the country’s small export volumes and n...
Higher tariff on Indian rice will burden US consumers, India looking for new markets: ExpertsUS tariffs on Indian rice are impacting American consumers. India continues to expand trade partnerships globally. Experts suggest US tarif...
Rice prices down by up to 36% post-festive seasonRice prices have dropped considerably after the festive season. This is due to a larger kharif crop harvest this year. Common non-basmati r...
India must focus on bilateral deals to address challenges posed by Trump’s reciprocal tariffs: Top NITI Aayog officialNITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand emphasises the need for caution and advises the government to take a “wait-and-watch” approach.
US tariffs may hit India's marine exports, but other sectors resilient: Ajay SrivastavaWe cannot feel any pain of any other product hitting. But if we agree to their demands on dismantling of MSP, allowing GMO products, and al...
British rice industry fears India pact will kill off local millsWith India pressing for tariffs on white rice to be reduced, concerns are mounting for the British rice industry.
India set to export rice to the Philippines after reduction of import duty to 35%In 2020-21, India’s rice exports almost doubled to an all-time high of 17.7 metric tonnes from 9.5 metric tonne in the previous financial y...
Rice cultivation in Punjab and Haryana is triggering an economic and ecological crisisRice cultivation in this region cannot rely solely on monsoon rains and needs supplemental groundwater-based irrigation.
Indian rice exporters seek parity in import dutyThe Indian Rice Exporters Association is hoping the commerce ministry will take up the issue at the forthcoming RCEP ministerial meeting to...