Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence that India's exports will exceed the record levels achieved in FY25. Speaking at the opening ceremony of Bharat Buildcon 2026 in New Delhi, Goyal emphasised that tariffs imposed by foreign countries would not hinder India's progress. He emphasised that any country seeking an FTA with India would find the nation willing to negotiate, but India would never compromise its self-respect or bow to pressure. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India's overall exports in FY24-25 reached a record high of USD 824.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) launched a major scheme called BHARATI, which aims to strengthen India's agri-food startup ecosystem and increase the country's global trading presence. The effort, known as Bharat's Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement, and Incubation for Export Enablement, seeks to promote 100 startups by 2030 and achieve an ambitious export target of $50 billion. APEDA, founded in 1986 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has been at the forefront of promoting India's agricultural exports. With this new initiativ
Dehradun has launched Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) training programmes as part of the IFAD-supported Gramotthan Project (REAP), intending to provide farmers with the skills they need to address the effects of climate change. The sessions were recently held in Dudhli and Jamunwala villages, both part of the Safalta Cluster Level Federation in Doiwala block and the Udaan Cluster Level Federation in Sahaspur block. The initiative was guided by Abhinav Shah, Dehradun's Chief Development Officer, and delivered by experts from GBPUA&T University in Pantnagar. Farmers and Self-Help Group m
India and the United Arab Emirates have set an ambitious goal of $100 billion in non-oil trade by 2030, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The announcement came after a review meeting between Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and the UAE's Minister of Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, recently. The discussions took place within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which was implemented in 2022 to enhance bilateral economic cooperation. Both ministers emphasised the need to strengthen commercial ties at a
India and Thailand's armies have begun a joint military exercise in Meghalaya, with an emphasis on counter-terrorism operations and improving bilateral defence collaboration. This year marks the 14th edition of the exercise, known as 'Maitree,' which takes place at the Joint Training Node in Umroi. It will run from September 1 to September 14. According to the defence ministry, the exercise is intended to train troops in company-level counter-terrorist operations in semi-urban terrain, as conducted by Chapter VII of the UN Charter. A formal opening ceremony marked the beginning of the dril
Gold prices have reached all-time highs globally, with India and Dubai setting records. On September 2, international gold prices reached an intraday high of $3,508.79 per ounce, breaking the previous record of $3,500 set in April 2025. In Dubai, the price of one gram of 24-karat gold has risen to AED 421.5. Prices for 22K, 21K, and 18K gold were AED 390.25, 374.25, and 320.75, respectively. This rise coincided with the 10-day Onam holiday, which ends on September 5, a time when jewellery is generally in high demand. On September 2, the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) in India reported a
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced that India's development model prioritises both economic growth and environmental preservation. He was addressing the 20th Global Sustainability Summit, which carried the theme "Reimagining Sustainability: Resilient. Regenerative. Responsible." The minister stressed the importance of countries redesigning their growth strategy to align with concepts of sustainability and resilience. He stated that putting sustainability at the centre of policymaking is critical for ensuring future development. According to him, India's approach is distin
The United Arab Emirates has improved its position as a global leader in solar energy, according to the Middle East Solar Industry Association's (MESIA) "Solar Outlook Report 2025" released at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. The research focuses on the UAE's ambitious clean energy ambitions, like the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which aims for 75% clean energy by mid-century, and the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030, which aims for 30% renewable energy within five years. Solar power in the Middle East and North Africa expanded significantly, with capacity increasing by 23% in 202
Nigeria's gas production increased by 4.72% in July 2025, reaching 194.179 billion standard cubic feet (SCF), up from 185.432 billion SCF in June, according to recent data from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). The report showed that the daily average output was 6.264 billion SCF, up from 6.181 billion SCF the previous month. Associated Gas produced 114.045 billion SCF, or 58.73%, while Non-Associated Gas contributed 80.134 billion SCF, or 41.27%. The report also highlighted a 4.24% increase in gas utilisation, with 182.462 billion SCF used in July compared to 17
India is preparing to expand food exports to the Philippines after Manila decided to liberalise imports from New Delhi, including the removal of restrictions on Basmati rice. The measure is anticipated to improve India's agricultural exports and provide farmers with better income opportunities. A delegation of Indian rice exporters will visit the Philippines next month to explore market potential and secure long-term trade agreements. Officials stated that this will open up new opportunities for high-quality rice exports while enhancing agricultural cooperation. The decision comes after