New Delhi - India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products declined marginally (1%) to $ 12.13 billion  in the first half of FY25, owing to sharp fall of 17% in non-basmati rice shipments.

Shipments of basmati rice, buffalo meat and fresh fruits, however rose during April-September, 2024-25 compared to the same period in FY24.

Exports of aromatic and long-grain basmati rice saw a sharp spike of 11% on year to $ 2.87 billion in April-September of FY25. The minimum export price (MEP) of $ 950/tonne imposed in . . .