West Asia crisis rattles AP's Totapuri export market.
The escalating war situation in West Asia is casting a shadow over the export prospects of Totapuri mangoes from the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, raising serious concerns among farmers and exporters ahead of the upcoming harvest season. Farmers in the erstwhile Chittoor district comprising Chittoor, Tirupati and Annamayya districts fear a major price crash as shipping consignments of mango pulp and juice products bound for Gulf countries have reportedly been stalled due to disruptions in international trade routes.
Source: newindianexpress.com
War in Iran hits fruit exports from Mumbai.
The ongoing war between US-Israel and Iran has started impacting Indian exports, especially of agricultural produce, to West Asia, especially the Gulf nations. In Maharashtra, more than a thousand containers of fruits are stuck at Mumbai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s largest container handling port also known as Nhava Sheva, leaving exporters distraught. Besides, farmers are also facing hurdles in selling their produce in the domestic market as prices have crashed by almost 20 per cent. The bad news has come in the month of Ramzan, when fruits are in great demand.
Source: frontline.thehindu.com
Australia’s largest-ever delegation of Food and Beverage exporters at Aahar 2026.
Australia’s largest ever delegation of food and beverage exporters are showcasing their brands at the 39th edition of the International Food and Hospitality Fair – Aahar 2026 in New Delhi. The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) in partnership with Investment NSW, Trade and Investment Queensland, and the Department of State Development, South Australia has brought together 44 Australian businesses to showcase their brands at the Australian Pavilion located at Hall No.1, Stand No.1G-02 at Aahar 2026.
Source: fnbnews.com
India to host global meet on women in agri-food systems from 12-14 March.
M L Jat, Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) on Wednesday announced that the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS–2026) will be held from March 12–14, 2026 at Bharat Ratna C Subramaniam Hall, ICAR Convention Centre, NASC Complex, New Delhi.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Iran war impact: Govt mulling diversion of stranded cargo to new markets.
India has begun assessing whether export cargoes stranded or in transit due to the escalating West Asia crisis can be diverted to alternative markets, as the government moves to cushion the impact of the disruption on outbound shipments. The commerce and industry ministry has asked goods exporters to provide details on the scope for rerouting consignments currently stuck in transit or awaiting shipment, people familiar with the matter said.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Strategic trade mission seeks to tap opportunities from UK-India FTA.
A strategic trade mission to the UK's West Midlands region has strengthened economic and cultural ties with India's subregions, building on the recent signing of the landmark UK-India Free Trade Agreement. Led by West Midlands Mayor, Richard Parker between 22nd and 27th February and representing the first outbound mission from the UK in 2026, the delegation of business, political and academic leaders visited Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Centre approves procurement of 1.25 lakh tonnes of rabi crops in Telangana.
The Agriculture Ministry has approved procurement of over 1.25 lakh tonnes of 2026 rabi season crops in Telangana at the minimum support prices (MSP) The procurement will be done under the price support scheme (PSS). The process will include the procurement of 29,860 tonnes of gram, 37,020 tonnes of urad, 55,285 tonnes of groundnut and 3,690 tonnes of sunflower.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Exporters seek wider access to Mauritius onion market to benefit farmers.
Onion exporters from Maharashtra have urged the Mauritian authorities to open up their import regime to more suppliers, arguing that wider access to the island nation’s market would improve competition, ensure transparent pricing and help farmers secure better returns for their produce. Industry participants say the current system, under which only a limited number of exporters are authorised to supply onions to Mauritius, restricts trade and limits the potential benefits of exports for growers in key producing districts such as Nashik and Ahmednagar.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
APEDA Showcases India’s Agri and Processed Food Export Strength at AAHAR 2026.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, participated in the 40th edition of AAHAR 2026 held from 10–14 March 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. APEDA presented a pavilion highlighting India’s agricultural and processed food export capabilities, bringing together exporters, State representatives and industry stakeholders on a common platform.
Source: pib.gov.in
Cooperative export promotion initiative.
Since its inception, National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) has exported 54 different products to 29 countries, with total exports valued at Rs.5,731 crore.
Source: pib.gov.in