India’s coffee exports fell 5.4% in 2023

India’s coffee exports declined 5.4% in 2023 to 3.77 lakh tonne due to a fall in Robusta coffee shipments. Arabica and Robusta are the coffee varieties grown in India, with Arabica having a sweeter taste and Robusta being more bitter. The export of Robusta beans decreased by 15%, while Arabica beans saw a 5.79% increase.

Strong domestic demand is putting pressure on India’s corn supplies, leading to a tightening of the corn balance sheet, according to Garima Jain, Deputy CEO and Head of Grains for India at Louis Dreyfus Company. India, which has been a key corn exporter in Asia, is experiencing a decline in shipments due to increased local […]

The plan is to come up with a comprehensive action plan to bridge India’s trade deficit with China and align India’s trading strategies with emerging geopolitical situations and potential risks to safeguard its supply chains, which have seen major disruption during the outbreak of the pandemic.

India’s sunflower oil imports are set to decline as prices rally due to increased freight rates. Buyers are shifting to rival vegetable oils available at a discount. Recent Houthi attacks have compelled shipping companies to reroute trade, increasing time and costs. The elevated freight rates have lifted the landed cost of sunflower oil above that […]

India’s top priorities for the MC13 include securing a permanent solution for its public stockholding (PSH) programme. This programme seeks flexibility in food procurement and pricing, crucial for India’s food security needs. The PSH programme is a policy tool under which the government procures crops like rice and wheat from farmers at minimum support price […]

The government has increased import duties on gold and silver finding and coins to 15%, including basic custom duty and ADIC. The new rates will be effective January 22. The government also increased import duties on silver dore, bars, and articles to align with gold and platinum import duties.

India and the EFTA have been negotiating the pact, officially dubbed as Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), since January 2008 to boost economic ties.

India’s exports of goods and services showed a marginal increase of 0.4% to USD 765.6 billion in 2023, despite global economic uncertainties. Key contributing sectors included electronics, pharmaceuticals, cotton yarn, fabrics, ceramics, meat, dairy, poultry, fruits, vegetables, and information technology. Goods exports contracted by 4.71% to USD 431.9 billion, while services exports rose by 7.88% […]

WTO member countries are unlikely to reach a consensus on reforming the dispute settlement system at the upcoming ministerial conference (MC). The differences between developed and developing countries over the issue pose a challenge.

During a recent visit, US Trade Representative Kathreen Tai experienced nuanced messages on India-US trade through her banquet menu. The inclusion of Indian wild-caught shrimps, usually prohibited under US law due to concerns about sea turtles, signaled potential collaboration in overcoming regulatory challenges. The second message was represented by grapes served with Angoori Rasmalai, symbolizing […]