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Jan 15, 2026 News Image Apeda resumes rice export registration to the Philippines, Senegal after import curbs lifted.
After the Philippines and Senegal lifted curbs on rice imports, India’s agri export promotion body Apeda has resumed registering export contracts for non-Basmati rice to both countries with immediate effect. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda) said in a notice on Wednesday that it has resumed the issuance of Registration-Cum-Allocation Certificates (RCAC) for the export of non-Basmati rice to Senegal.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Jan 15, 2026 News Image APEDA Strengthens J&K’s Agri Export Ecosystem.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has been playing a pivotal role in promoting agricultural and processed food exports from the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
 Source:  risingkashmir.com
Jan 15, 2026 News Image India moves GI banana toward export markets.
Two geographically indicated crops from Mysuru district, Nanjangud Rasabale banana and Mysuru veelyadele betel leaves, have seen declining cultivation due to disease incidence and marketing constraints. Authorities report that export preparation for both products is progressing with the involvement of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority and the state horticulture department.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Jan 15, 2026 News Image India simplifies export documentation for West Asia, North Africa markets.
To ease documentation requirements for exporters trading with West Asia and North Africa (WANA), the government has authorised the India & Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (IACCIA) to issue non-preferential certificates of origin, according to a government order. The decision is aimed at improving ease of doing business, particularly for small and medium exporters who often face bottlenecks in securing certificates during peak export cycles.
 Source:  livemint.com
Jan 15, 2026 News Image AP Shines as Export Leader in NITI Aayog Index.
Andhra Pradesh has emerged as one of India’s strongest export-driven economies, securing the fifth place nationally in the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024 released by NITI Aayog. With a solid score of 60.65 out of 100, AP has been classified as a ‘Leader’ among large states, underlining its growing prominence in the export landscape.
 Source:  deccanchronicle.com
Jan 15, 2026 News Image Maharashtra topples Tamil Nadu to become the No.1 export-ready state of India.
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh have emerged as the top five export ready states of India, among the large states category, in the NITI Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index 2024. As per the index, released on Wednesday, Maharashtra toppled Tamil Nadu to become the Number 1 in 2024 ranking which takes into account performance during FY '22-F'Y24 when compared to EPI 2022 whenTamil Nadu stood at Number 1 followed by Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat and Haryana.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 15, 2026 News Image India-China trade: India’s exports to China rise in 2025, deficit climbs to record $116 bn.
India’s shipments to China posted a rare year-on-year increase in 2025, even as the bilateral trade gap ballooned to an all-time high, underlining the persistent imbalance in the two-way economic relationship, PTI reported. Data released by Chinese customs on Wednesday showed that Indian exports to China rose by $5.5 billion during January–December 2025, taking total outbound shipments to $19.75 billion — a 9.7 per cent increase over the previous year. This marks a notable departure from years of stagnation in India’s exports to its largest trading partner.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Jan 15, 2026 News Image India rice exports surge 19% after curbs lifted, pressuring Asian prices.
The rebound placed shipments close to the 2022 record of 22.3 million tonnes and reinforced India’s position as the world’s largest rice exporter. Officials said exports recovered quickly after New Delhi removed curbs that had been imposed between 2022 and 2023 to protect domestic supplies and control food inflation.
 Source:  millingmea.com
Jan 15, 2026 News Image Iran crisis forces India's shippers to look for alternative export markets.
Iran has been a fertile market for Indian basmati rice exporters, showing steady volume growth despite the heightened geopolitical challenges to bilateral trade ties. Over the first nine months of fiscal year 2025-26, India exported close to 600,000 tonnes of basmati grain.
 Source:  theloadstar.com
Jan 15, 2026 News Image ICAR & NDDB forge strategic alliance to strengthen dairy research.
In a major move to deepen research-to-field linkages in India’s dairy sector, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The partnership aims to leverage the scientific expertise of ICAR with the extensive grassroots experience of NDDB to drive innovation, capacity building and sustainable development across the dairy value chain.
 Source:  fnbnews.com