India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products are set to increase significantly despite a decline in shipments of basmati rice, a key export item. According to the latest data from Apeda, during April-November 2010, the total volume of exports increased by close to 10% to Rs 24,119 crore from Rs 21,979 crore reported over the same period in the previous year.
This increase has been possible because of significant growth in exports of pulses, guar gum and meat products. Total exports from the Apeda basket went up to Rs 34,450 cr in 2009-10 from Rs 34,450 in 2008-09. This was despite the government continuing to ban export of non-Basmati rice, which used to contribute around Rs 7,000 crore to Apeda’s export kitty
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