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mango
Commodities India Panel Proposes GST Link to Pulp Content to Boost Totapuri Mango Demand
An Indian government panel has proposed reserving a concessional 5% GST rate for mango-based beverages containing 22-25% genuine Totapuri pulp, aiming to boost demand after a price crash. The committee also recommended establishing a price stabilization body and reviving ageing orchards through grafting.
Commodities Expert panel suggests rejuvenating old Totapuri mango orchards in Andhra Pradesh after price crash
A high-level expert panel has recommended rejuvenation of old Totapuri mango orchards in Andhra Pradesh, following a price decline to ₹4–6 per kg from ₹18–20 per kg. The government approved ₹1,747 per quintal assistance under a market intervention scheme. Separately, Alphonso exports face heatwave damage and logistical disruptions due to West Asia tensions.
Commodities Centre Forms ICAR Committee to Address Andhra Pradesh Totapuri Mango Crisis
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed ICAR to form a high-level expert committee to study the challenges faced by Totapuri mango growers in Andhra Pradesh. The committee will assess the entire value chain from cultivation to exports and recommend long-term support measures. This follows a decline in Totapuri mango prices that has adversely affected farmer incomes.
Trade India's mango exports reach 45 countries; US shipments likely to grow over 30% this season: APEDA
India's mango exports have reached more than 45 countries this season, with shipments to the United States already surpassing last year's full-season volumes nearly a month before the season ends. APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev said exports to the US are on track to grow by more than 30% this season, driven by promotional campaigns in major US cities. Overall agricultural and processed food exports reached $53 billion last financial year, and India's export basket has diversified from around 280 to nearly 500 products over the past decade.
Trade Odisha SHG Exports 7.5 Quintals of Amrapali Mangoes to London via PSFPO Project
Maa Kalijai SHG from Odisha's Angul district has exported 7.5 quintals of Amrapali mangoes to London under the PSFPO project. The export was facilitated by Palladium Consulting with support from the Directorate of Horticulture, Mission Shakti, and Odisha Livelihoods Mission. Odisha has achieved 90 tonnes of mango exports so far this year.
Trade Himsagar Mango Exports Threatened by Quality Issues
Himsagar mango exports from Malda, India face challenges due to dark spots caused by adverse weather. Exporters fear rejection from international markets, impacting planned shipments to the US.