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CLFMA News
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Why 2026 could be turning point for India’s aquaculture sector: Divya Kumar Gulati, Chairman of CLFMA India
https://agrospectrumindia.com/2026/02/02/why-2026-could-be-turning-point-for-indias-aquaculture-sector-divya-kumar-gulati-chairman-of-clfma-india.html
Agrospectrum | 2nd February 2026
As the world’s second-largest aquaculture producer, contributing nearly 8 per cent of global fish output, India has achieved remarkable gains in production, productivity and economic value. However, escalating input costs, climate stress and disease risks are testing the limits of conventional practices. The next stage of growth will depend on adopting sustainable, resilient approaches that improve feed efficiency, diversify farmed species and strengthen climate adaptation across production systems.
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Budget Reaction Quote by Divya Kumar Gulati, Chairman of CLFMA India External Inbox
https://www.apnnews.com/budget-reaction-quote-by-divya-kumar-gulati-chairman-of-clfma-india-external-inbox/
APN News | 2nd February 2026
The 3-kartavyas approach taken by the government for the Union Budget 2026-27 focuses on economic growth, aspirations of Indians leading to prosperity and third ensuring access to all resources.
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Union Budget 2026–27 elevates fisheries and animal husbandry as pillars of scalable growth and protein security
https://agrospectrumindia.com/2026/02/02/union-budget-2026-27-elevates-fisheries-and-animal-husbandry-as-pillars-of-scalable-growth-and-protein-security.html
Agrospectrum | 2nd February 2026
The Union Budget 2026–27 articulates a clear and deliberate policy direction for India’s agriculture and allied sectors, positioning fisheries and animal husbandry as high-impact engines of livelihoods, scale, and nutritional security.
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Industry News
Budget to drive Viksit Bharat vision with dairy sector boost: NDDB chairman
https://dailypioneer.com/news/budget-to-drive-viksit-bharat-vision-with-dairy-sector-boost-nddb-chairman
The Pioneer | 3rd February 2026
Noting its initiatives to enhance farmers’ incomes, promote entrepreneurship in animal husbandry and dairying and strengthen cooperatives as key steps toward realising the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and fostering inclusive economic growth, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) Chairman Dr Meenesh Shah hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as truly transformative
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India-US Trade Deal: From Laptops To Dairy - Here's What Gets Cheaper In India
https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/india-us-trade-deal-from-laptops-to-dairy-heres-what-gets-cheaper-in-india-10935429
NDTV Profit | 3rd February 2026
In a dramatic late‑night breakthrough on Monday night, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump sealed what both sides are calling a historic trade deal, ending months of tense negotiations and resetting the trajectory of India–US economic ties.
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India-US trade deal: Tariff cut from 50% to 18%, what it means for textiles, seafood, auto, chemicals?
https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-india-us-trade-deal-what-18-tariff-means-for-textiles-seafood-auto-chemicals-3199105
DNA | 3rd February 2026
Under the newly announced India-US trade deal, India received a major tariff reduction from 50 per cent to 18 per cent, offering a significant boost to the export-oriented sectors like textiles and apparel, seafood, auto ancillaries, engineering goods, chemicals, gems and jewellery, and select consumer exporters.
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India-US trade deal lifts outlook for shrimp exporters Avanti Feeds, Apex Frozen after tariff cut
https://www.cnbctv18.com/market/shrimp-stocks-india-us-trade-deal-lifts-outlook-for-exporters-avanti-feeds-apex-frozen-after-tariff-cut-ws-l-19840429.htm
CNBC TV 18 | 3rd February 2026
Shares of India's seafood exporters such as Avanti Feeds, Apex Frozen Foods, Waterbase, IFB Agro Industries and Coastal Corporation are expected to remain in focus during Tuesday's session, following the India-US trade deal.
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India‑US trade deal will send more US farm products to India’s market, says US agriculture secretary
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/india-us-trade-deal-will-send-more-us-farm-products-to-india-s-market-says-us-agriculture-secretary-13807107.html
Moneycontrol | 3rd February 2026
The rollback comes after months of pressure from steep tariff hikes, some as high as 50%, imposed from August 27, 2025, which had raised landed costs, hurt competitiveness, and dampened demand for Indian goods in the US, India’s largest export market.
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