Boost for exports of grapes, shrimps, semi-milled rice, honey & onions

THE COMMERCE MINISTRY has identified shipment of commodities, including grapes, shrimps, semi-milled white rice, onions, honey processed food preparations, sauces to get a boost from the India-UK trade deal, sources said.

- SANDIP DAS

The trade pact is expected to boost shipment of agricultural and processed food products from India to rise by over 50% in the next three years following the announcement of elimination of tariffs on over 95% of agricultural items.

"The abolition of duties will bring Indian products at parity with major exporters of agri-products such as European Union, South Africa, Turkey, Canada, Peru and Vietnam which currently enjoyed zero or concessional duty access," sources said.