Surat (Gujarat) [India], February 20: Hailing from Bombay Chemicals, Mitul Doshi embarked on his export journey in 2014, navigating a diverse array of businesses, from stock market advising to owning a restaurant. Resilience became his ally as he transitioned from a local player to a serial exporter, firmly establishing his brand, ‘The Indian Exporter’.

Mitul credits his success to the transformative guidance of the Being Exporter program, where he found not just mentorship but a supportive family. Reflecting on his journey, he emphasizes the importance of aligning personal goals with national aspirations, highlighting export as a pivotal driver for India’s economic growth. As Mitul Doshi states “Export isn’t just about products; it’s about fostering trust and building long-term relationships. Being an exporter is not just a business choice; it’s a commitment to growth and shared success.”

As Mitul continues to expand his export footprint, he exemplifies the spirit of emerging entrepreneurs, where passion, resilience, and community support converge for a brighter economic future.

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Fresh fruits have emerged as a standout performer in India's agri export basket with a robust growth of 29 per cent in the nine-month period from April to Dec 2023, according to the latest data compiled by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).

The market footprint of India's fresh fruits has now spread across 111 countries during this period compared to 102 destinations in the previous year as the commodity leads in the $100 million plus category of exports.

During April-November 2023, several key commodities witnessed substantial growth compared to the previous year, like, bananas: 63 per cent, and kesar and dasheri mango: 120 per cent and 140 per cent, respectively, Lentils (dried and shelled): 110 per cent, Fresh eggs: 160 per cent.

During the period from April to December 2023, the export value of Basmati rice surged by 19 per cent, reaching USD 3.97 billion compared to USD 3.33 billion in the previous year.

Simultaneously, the quantity of exports witnessed a notable growth of 11 per cent, increasing from 31.98 lakh metric tons to 35.43 lakh metric tons within the same timeframe.

Basmati rice found its way to the top markets, with Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the US, and the UAE emerging as the top five destinations for these exports. This robust performance underscores the enduring popularity and global demand for Basmati rice, further solidifying its position as a major agricultural product in India's export portfolio.

The export of processed vegetables also surged by 24 per cent during this period followed by Miscellaneous processed items. Fresh Vegetables also saw a substantial growth compared to the corresponding period last year.

In the period April-December, 2023 among the 23 Principal Commodities (PCs) in APEDA's export basket, 18 exhibited positive growth. Notably, 13 out of 15 large PCs, with exports exceeding USD 100 million in the previous year, experienced positive growth, with an average growth rate of 12 per cent, the figures show.

During the fiscal year 2022-23, India's agricultural exports had reached USD 53.1 billion, with APEDA's commodity basket contributing a significant 51 per cent of India's Agri-exports.

Surat (Gujarat) [India], January 11: Being prepared is crucial as it enhances one’s ability to deal with uncertainties and challenges, and no one demonstrates this better than Bishwarup Ghosh, a wheat exporter from Kolkata.

Bishwarup started as an exporter after completing college but faced several setbacks and soon notched up losses of Rs. 50 lakh. Things started looking up for him and he achieved immediate success after joining Being Exporter, a leading platform for export assistance founded by Bhagirath Goswami.

“I got into exports without proper preparations. I did not know many technical and legal aspects. Joining the Being Exporter community was a new beginning. It helped me understand the field better. I learned how I could become a successful exporter without taking any undue risks. It has changed my life and I am thankful to Mr Goswami for his mentorship,” Bishwarup said.

Bishwarup has emerged as a successful exporter with weekly exports of 200 tonnes and is looking at multifold growth in the future.

Commenting on Bishwarup’s success, Mr Goswami said, “At Being Exporter, we strive to build a strong foundation for exporters. His success demonstrates the effectiveness of our approach. His success is an inspiration as he did not give up after initial setbacks but prepared himself to come back stronger. We are confident that this is just the beginning of a very successful journey for him.”

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Central government has said that it has not restricted or prohibited the export of onions, and that $523.8 million worth of onions from April to December 2022 were exported.

The extant export policy of onions is 'free', it has said, adding that only the export of onion seed is 'restricted' and that too is permitted under authorisation from the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT), the commerce ministry said in a statement.

DGFT through its notification issued on December 28, 2020, had amended the export policy, bringing onion (of all varieties) in cut, sliced or broken in powder form and Bangalore Rose onions and Krishnapuram onions excluding cut, sliced or broken in powder form from 'prohibited' to 'free' category.