Maharashtra’s pomegranate farmers have made a remarkable comeback despite facing natural adversities over the years. According to the Agriculture Department, the state has exported 22,360 tons of pomegranates in the past nine months, contributing 78% of the country’s total exports. This positions Maharashtra as the top exporter of pomegranates in India.

Traditionally a tea exporter, India is making significant inroads into the global coffee export market with total exports during the current financial year up to November crossing the $1-billion mark for the first time, according to data from Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE).

Nearly three years after repealing the reform-oriented farm laws due to farmers' protest, Centre has now come out with a draft national policy framework on agriculture marketing suggesting states move towards a 'unified national market for agriculture produce' through single licensing /registration system and single fee.

After nearly five months, India's trade with Bangladesh resumed through Assam's Sribhumi district, despite ongoing reports of atrocities against Hindu minorities.