Export/Import

India’s Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand marks a significant step towards expanding the country’s global trade footprint. With 100% zero-duty access to the New Zealand market for Indian exports, the landmark pact is expected to create new opportunities for exporters, farmers, MSMEs and service providers. The agreement promises to strengthen bilateral economic ties, enhance export competitiveness and open new avenues for Indian businesses to access international markets, reinforcing India’s ambition to become a leading global trading partner.

India-Namibia trade is showing steady momentum, creating fresh opportunities for exporters, importers and investors on both sides. With bilateral merchandise trade nearing USD 600 million, the two countries are exploring ways to diversify commerce, strengthen supply chains and build new business partnerships across key sectors.

Mithila Makhana is gaining a stronger foothold in global markets after APEDA facilitated its first commercial sea shipment to Australia. The 18-metric-tonne consignment highlights the growing export potential of Makhana while helping farmers secure higher returns through direct international market access. For bulk supply or export enquiries for Mithila Makhana, please contact Agro Food Business.

Japan’s landmark decision to ease long-standing restrictions on defence exports marks a decisive shift from its post-war pacifist posture toward a more proactive security role. By opening the door to the global arms market, Tokyo is not only reshaping its defence industry but also strengthening strategic partnerships across the Indo-Pacific. This policy transformation reflects changing regional security dynamics, rising geopolitical tensions, and Japan’s ambition to emerge as a key contributor to international stability and defence cooperation.

Energy infrastructure projects such as cross-border pipelines are becoming essential instruments of regional diplomacy, enabling neighboring countries to strengthen energy resilience during periods of geopolitical volatility.

India’s emergence as a major global economy is increasingly defined by resilience, reform, and strategic financial innovation. As one of the fastest-growing large economies, India has combined strong domestic demand, policy stability, and digital transformation to strengthen its position in global trade.

In a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties between India and Egypt, a high-level delegation led by the Director General of Pharmexcil, Mr. Raja Bhanu, and supported by Suresh K. Reddy, Ambassador of India to Egypt, engaged with key stakeholders in Egypt’s growing pharmaceutical sector.

The Indian Embassy in Egypt organized an event in Cairo to promote Indian coffee, emphasizing the deep trade and cultural ties between Egypt and India and highlighting the distinguished position Indian coffee holds in both global and Egyptian markets.

India’s engagement with African island nations in the Western Indian Ocean — Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, and Réunion — has grown significantly over the past decade, evolving into a partnership that goes beyond historical connections to embrace modern trade, finance, and investment.

In a significant move to bolster international cooperation in food safety, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday at the FSSAI headquarters in New Delhi.