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India’s Agricultural Exports Rise by 6.47%, Rice Exports Exceed Rs 1 Lakh Crore

Exports of major commodities under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) increased by 11% in 2024-25, reaching $27.90 billion. Ajeet Singh. India’s agricultural and allied sector exports witnessed a significant increase of 6.47% in the fiscal year 2024-25, reaching $51.91 billion. This growth is particularly noteworthy given that the country’s total […]

India mulls registration of non-Basmati rice with APEDA before exports 

Likely to levy ₹10-20/t fee for registration; charges for Basmati shipments may be hiked to ₹50/t. By Prabhudatta Mishra The government is considering making registration of export contracts mandatory with its agri-export promotion body APEDA for non-Basmati rice before shipments are allowed by the Customs Department. This is on the lines of the current system […]

India’s Agricultural Exports Rise by 12.69% Amid Global Uncertainty; Rice Exports Up by 19.73%

According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce, India’s rice exports surged by 19.73% to a record $12.47 billion in 2024–25. Exports of meat, dairy, and poultry products increased by 12.57% to $5.09 billion. Ajeet Singh Despite ongoing uncertainties in global trade, India’s agricultural exports recorded strong growth in the financial year 2024–25. Exports […]

Rice exports hit record $ 12 billion 

Agri and processed foods shipments rise 13% to $25 bn in FY25. Written by Sandip Das. India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products rose by 13% year-on-year to $25.14 billion during the 2024-25 compared to the FY24 even as overall exports grew only marginally. The rise in farm-sector shipments were driven primarily by a […]

Piracy of Indian Basmati Varieties by Pakistan Proven, Confirmed by DNA Test

DNA testing in a prestigious European lab has proven that Pakistan is illegally growing and exporting Indian basmati varieties by modifying their titles. Harvir Singh Basmati varieties developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi (Pusa Institute), are being pirated and grown by Pakistan. This allegation has also been proven in international lab […]

Agri & processed food exports rise 13% in April-February of FY25

India’s agri-food exports up 13% to $22.67B (Apr-Feb). Rice shipments surge 21%, driven by eased restrictions. FY25 export target: $26.56B. Written by Sandip Das. India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products rose by more than 13% year-on-year to $22.67 billion during the April-February period of the current financial year, driven primarily by a sharp […]

Thiacloprid Ban Incoming? EU’s Strict New Rules Could Shake Up Indian Rice Exports

16 February 2025, New Delhi: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has urged Indian rice exporters to comply with the European Union’s (EU) newly established maximum residue limit (MRL) for Thiacloprid, an insecticide commonly used to combat stem borers. In a recent circular, APEDA highlighted that the EU has lowered the […]

India shuns reports of Pakistan win in Basmati ownership battle

Synopsis India has refuted Pakistan’s claims that New Zealand and Australia have recognized basmati rice as a Pakistani product. Indian officials clarified that India holds logo mark registration in New Zealand, while Pakistan does not have any registrations in either New Zealand or Australia, where applications are still under consideration. India has rebutted reports from […]

APEDA asks rice exporters to adhere to the EU pesticide residue cap on stem borer insecticide.

The maximum residue level norms on Thiacloprid will come into force in Europe on May 12. By BL Chennai Bureau The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has asked rice exporters to adhere to the new maximum residue limit (MRL) set by the European Union (EU) for Thiacloprid, which is used against […]

Rice exports surge after easing of curbs

The agricultural and processed food products exports development authority (APEDA) has set an export target of $ 26.56 billion for FY25. Written by Sandip Das India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products rose by over 8% to $14.01 billion during the April-November periods of the current fiscal year compared to FY24 after the government […]