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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
50% US tariff to hurt Indian basmati, boost Pakistan's share
NEW DELHI: With US President Donald Trump slapping additional 25 per cent ad valorem duty above the 25 per cent reciprocal tariffs that were announced on August 1 taking the total tariff burden to 50 per cent thus now the Indian basmati rice exports will bear the brunt and the gainer will be Pakistan, as the market share of this aromatic, premium rice variety from the neighboring country will increase in United States and share of Indian basmati is likely to decline sharply. This development is likely to severely affect Punjab, the highest producer of basmati rice in the country, accounting for 40 per cent of production, followed by Haryana and other states. While the total market of basmati rice in the United States is of approximately 5 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of this at present India exports about 3 LMT approximately worth $350 million and rest 1.8 LMT is exported by Pakistan. As presently the average price is $1200 per metric tonne (MT) and with the new tariff another $600 per MT will be added thus it will be $1800 and on the other hand Pakistan, which enjoys low tariff of 19 per cent as the their basmati will cost only $1450 a difference of $ 350 per MT. In the 2023–24 fiscal year, a total of 59.42 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of basmati rice was exported from the country. Of these exports, basmati rice was mainly sent to five countries: 7 LMT to Iran, 11 LMT to Saudi Arabia, 8 LMT to Iraq, 3 LMT to Yemen, and 3 LMT to the US, with the remainder going to other countries. According to Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry India's foreign exchange earnings from basmati rice exports were Rs 48,000 crore in 2022, out of which Punjab contributed at least 40 per cent. Speaking to TNIE, Ranjit Singh Jossan, Vice-President of the Basmati Rice Miller and Exporter Association, said, `` The US imported nearly 3 lakh metric tons of Indian Basmati last year, valued at approximately $350 million. The additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by the US on Indian basmati rice exports poses a serious challenge to the industry, effectively increasing the total duty to 50 per cent. This move will significantly reduce India's price competitiveness. Currently, Indian basmati is exported to the US at an average price of $1200 per metric tonne (MT) and with the new tariff another $600 per MT will be added thus it will be $1800, making Indian rice significantly more expensive than that of competing countries, especially Pakistan, which enjoys low tariff of 19 per cent as the their basmati will cost $1450. Thus the demand for Indian rice in the US will almost disappear, putting our centuries-old market at risk of vanishing.'' Jossan added that the consequences are manifold, `` First, India could lose substantial market share to Pakistan and other exporters of aromatic or specialty rice varieties. Second, the US, which historically accounts for 8 to 10 per cent of India's basmati exports, will witness a sharp decline in imports.
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Business Standard
31-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Chhattisgarh to get APEDA regional office in Raipur for agri-exports
The regional office will facilitate direct exports of fruits, vegetables, rice, GI-tagged products, millets, and other agri-commodities to international markets R Krishna Das Raipur The state is planning to have a regional office of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in Raipur, a milestone for the state's agriculture sector. 'With the regional office, farmers, producers, and exporters in the state will have access to a wide range of export-related services under one roof,' a state government spokesperson said. The APEDA office will streamline procedures, including phytosanitary certification, quality certification, laboratory testing, and export documentation. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that the new APEDA office would serve as a bridge between Chhattisgarh's agricultural producers and the global market.
Time of India
31-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Gujarat's certified organic farming area halves in 2 yrs
Gandhinagar: The area under certified organic farming in Gujarat has shrunk dramatically in just two years, more than halving from 9.36 lakh hectares in 2022–23 to 4.37 lakh hectares now. The data, released by the Union govt in Parliament, tracks land certified under the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP). Despite the fall, Gujarat still ranks fourth nationally in certified organic farming. However, the state has seen a rise in natural farming, with nearly 8 lakh hectares now under this method. NPOP is a certification scheme implemented by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Union ministry of commerce and industry. The scheme sets standards for organic farming, certification processes, and the accreditation of certification bodies. Despite this slide, Gujarat still ranks fourth in the country for certified organic farming area. Madhya Pradesh continues to lead with 10.13 lakh hectares, followed by Maharashtra at 9.67 lakh hectares and Rajasthan at 5.52 lakh hectares. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Interestingly, the drop in organic farming comes at a time when natural farming, a related but distinct chemical-free method, gaining momentum across Gujarat. Official state data shows that over 7.92 lakh hectares are currently under natural farming, adopted by more than 9.71 lakh farmers. Dang, in south Gujarat, has even been declared a 100% natural farming district. "Natural and organic farming are both chemical-free farming methods, but there has been a major push toward using traditional inputs like cow dung and cow urine, which are central to natural farming," said Ramesh Ruparelia, a trainer who works with farmers across India. He added that while official organic certification may be on the decline, the broader trend of chemical-free farming could be on the rise due to natural methods gaining favour. Natural farming avoids external inputs entirely, focusing instead on encouraging microbial activity and decomposition of the soil surface. Organic farming, on the other hand, uses compost, manure, and other permitted substances and must comply with stringent certification rules under the NPOP.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Exports of agri, allied commodities reach $51.9 bn in 2024-25, efforts on to boost further: Govt
Live Events NEW DELHI: The Centre is making efforts to increase exports of agriculture and allied commodities that stood at USD 51.9 billion last fiscal a written reply to Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Agriculture Ram Nath Thakur mentioned that the APEDA under the Commerce Ministry is running various schemes to boost exports."The Government is working towards increasing the exports of agricultural and allied commodities and increasing its share in the global trade. The overall exports of these products in 2024-25 were USD 51.9 billion," Thakur promote exports of agriculture commodities, he said many initiatives and schemes are being implemented by the Agriculture and Processed Food Products Exports Development Authority (APEDA).The initiatives include the development of modern infrastructure, adoption of innovative and automated machinery, encouragement of new value-added product development, quality development, market development and training programmes to upskill the workforce in producing value-added products."The Department of Commerce through APEDA provides financial assistance to its member exporters from across the country, for export promotion of scheduled products through its Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)," the minister said.
Fibre2Fashion
30-07-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Organic certification under NPOP spans 31 Indian states/UTs: Govt
The National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) is not confined to Madhya Pradesh but extends across 31 states and union territories (UTs) of India, with 4,712 active organic grower groups comprising approximately 19,29,243 farmers, as of July 19, 2025, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. These groups are certified by accredited bodies under NPOP and cultivate a variety of crops including cotton, cereals, pulses, oilseeds, tea, coffee and spices. Clarifying recent misleading statements, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) said that it does not provide any subsidies for organic cultivation under NPOP, debunking claims of ₹50,000 per hectare support as baseless, the ministry said in a press release. APEDA has clarified that organic certification under the NPOP spans 31 States/UTs of India, covering over 19 lakh farmers across 4,712 grower groups cultivating various crops including cotton. The programme operates through 37 certification bodies with stringent checks. Refuting misleading claims, APEDA reaffirmed the credibility of NPOP and denied any subsidy provision. NPOP employs a stringent third-party certification system recognised by the European Commission, Switzerland, Great Britain, and accepted by Taiwan under a mutual recognition arrangement. Currently, 37 certification bodies, including 14 state bodies, operate in India under this system. Internal Control Systems (ICS) under NPOP conduct biannual internal inspections of farmers, complemented by annual audits by Certification Bodies (CBs) and unannounced inspections by NAB through APEDA. Despite these robust checks, some malpractices have been reported. In response, APEDA has tightened regulations, including legal and procedural reforms, zone-based certification for cotton, and upcoming mobile app-based inspections. APEDA reaffirmed its commitment to a credible and transparent certification system, stating that violators are investigated and penalised in accordance with NPOP regulations. Launched in 2001 by the Department of Commerce, NPOP was designed to facilitate organic product exports, with APEDA acting as the implementing secretariat. In 2005, the grower group certification system was introduced to accommodate small and marginal farmers. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SG)
