## Company Profile HARIHARAN LOGISTICS (HHL Group) — India-based freight forwarder/contact listed at hhlgrp.com (contact: Sridhar J.). Publicly listed contact page exists but no detailed third‑party company profile found in the search. Based on category and website evidence, HARIHARAN LOGISTICS is a full‑service freight forwarder operating in India offering ocean and air forwarding, customs clearance, inland transport/warehousing and cargo consolidation services for exporters (particularly agri/food and general cargo). Scale is not publicly available from the brief website evidence; company appears to serve exporter clients across India rather than being a single-shipper specialist. ## Pain Points 1) Immediate lane volatility and opaque surcharges — HHL’s exporter clients (rice, spices, cashew, cotton) face 10–20 day transit increases, emergency/war surcharges and +30–60% higher total logistics costs to Europe/MENA, creating margin erosion and booking uncertainty. 2) Documentation and compliance hold‑ups — stricter FSSAI checks, US/EU tariff and SPS actions on categories (basmati, spices, processed F&V) are causing port holds, sampling delays and demurrage exposure that forwarders must manage for clients. 3) Equipment shortages & schedule unreliability — reefers and 40’HC shortages plus blank sailings/rollovers force pre‑positioning and overbooking, increasing working capital and operational complexity for HHL when serving agri clients. ## Intel Summary === MULTI-DIMENSION RESEARCH === === COMMODITY TRENDS === (India agricultural exports 2025–26; focus on rice, spices, cashew, cotton; major export‑volume shifts heading into 2026–27) **Overall agri export performance (FY 2025–26)** - India’s agricultural exports in FY 2025–26 are estimated at **USD 52.55 bn**, up **2.8% YoY** from ~USD 51.1 bn in 2024–25.([economictimes.indiatimes.com](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/agriculture-exports-up-2-8-pc-to-usd-52-55-bn-in-2025-26/articleshow/130441344.cms?utm_source=openai)) - Agri & processed food products (APEDA basket subset) reached **USD 25.71 bn**, up **2% YoY**, with growth constrained mainly by weaker rice shipments.([financialexpress.com](https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/agri-amp-processed-food-exports-rise-just-2-in-fy26/4209582/?utm_source=openai)) **Rice (basmati + non‑basmati)** - Rice remains India’s single largest agri export, accounting for **>30% of total agri export value** in 2025–26.([ncel.coop](https://ncel.coop/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/English-December-2025-NCEL-Newsletter.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - After phased removal of export bans/taxes through late 2024 (e.g., September 2024 removal of the last export ban on broken rice and reduction of export taxes to 10% on paddy, brown and parboiled rice), policy headwinds eased into 2025.([oecd.org](https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/agricultural-policy-monitoring-and-evaluation-2025_a80ac398-en/full-report/india_a08610a6?utm_source=openai)) - Trade data and industry estimates indicate: - **2024–25**: India’s total rice exports around **21–22 MMT**, up roughly **19–20% YoY**, with **non‑basmati up ~25%** and basmati at a **record high**, following relaxation of 2023–24 controls.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/exportersindia/comments/1q8zi19/indias_rice_exports_jump_nearly_20_in_2025_after/?utm_source=openai)) - **Calendar 2025 pattern**: non‑basmati monthly exports were volatile (≈ **2.1 MMT in Jan 2025**, softening to **1.4–1.5 MMT** mid‑year), while basmati stayed relatively steady despite weather‑related quality issues in Punjab.([bigmint.co](https://www.bigmint.co/insights/detail/india-rice-exports-diverge-in-cy-25-basmati-shipments-show-steady-trend-non-basmati-turns-volatile-708875?utm_source=openai)) - **FY 2025–26 headwinds**: - In **March 2026**, rice exports by value fell **15% YoY to USD 0.99 bn**, largely due to disruptions of shipments to Gulf markets (Iran, Saudi Arabia) from Red Sea / West Asia conflict.([financialexpress.com](https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/agri-amp-processed-food-exports-rise-just-2-in-fy26/4209582/?utm_source=openai)) - The US tariff episode (mid‑2025 to early 2026) hit some basmati flows to the US: basmati exports to the US fell from **USD 337.1 mn (2024–25)** to **USD 285.9 mn (2025–26)**.([freshplaza.com](https://www.freshplaza.com/latin-america/article/9836674/indian-fruit-and-vegetable-exports-grow-despite-u-s-tariffs/?utm_source=openai)) - **Forward‑looking (2026–27)** - Cooperative and trader outlooks suggest **“continued strong demand” and focus on quality/value‑added rice exports** in 2026–27, with expectations of another strong year if logistics stabilize.([ncel.coop](https://ncel.coop/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/English-December-2025-NCEL-Newsletter.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Spices** - India remains the **world’s largest producer, consumer and exporter of spices**, exporting **>1.8 MMT** in 2024–25 with export value **>USD 4 bn**.([newindianexpress.com](https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Feb/26/indias-spice-cycle-resets-chilli-tightens-turmeric-rebuilds-ginger-tests-global-pressures?utm_source=openai)) - In **FY 2025–26 (Apr–Jul 2025)**, spices exports were **INR 13,301 crore (~USD 1.6 bn)**, implying an annualized pace broadly consistent with or slightly above the prior year.([ibef.org](https://www.ibef.org/exports/spice-industry-india?utm_source=openai)) - By item (2023–24 latest detailed breakdown), India exported (volume, value in INR million; all FOB): pepper **34,028 t / 135,969**, turmeric **14,638 t / 15,007**, cumin **17,760 t / 79,247**, herbal spices **6,087 t / 7,043**, etc., illustrating a diversified spice basket.([dasd.cditproject.org](https://dasd.cditproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Spices-Export-import-2023-24.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - 2025–26 cycle dynamics (International Spice Conference 2026, Feb 2026): - **Chilli**: “tighter availability” → **firm prices** through 2025–26. - **Turmeric**: supply rebound after the price spike in 2023–24; markets stabilizing in 2025–26. - **Ginger**: under **pressure from rising Chinese exports**, leading to more competitive pricing.([newindianexpress.com](https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Feb/26/indias-spice-cycle-resets-chilli-tightens-turmeric-rebuilds-ginger-tests-global-pressures?utm_source=openai)) - US‑bound exports were affected by tariffs: - Spices exports to the US down from **USD 654.7 mn (2024–25)** to **USD 578.7 mn (2025–26)**, a decline of around **11.6%**; however, other destinations absorbed part of the volume, keeping **global spice exports broadly on a growth path.([freshplaza.com](https://www.freshplaza.com/latin-america/article/9836674/indian-fruit-and-vegetable-exports-grow-despite-u-s-tariffs/?utm_source=openai)) **Cashew (kernels/products)** - Cashew is highlighted among India’s better‑performing agri exports in FY 2025–26: - **Cashew exports** increased **12.21% YoY** to **USD 379.51 mn** in 2025–26.([economictimes.indiatimes.com](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/agriculture-exports-up-2-8-pc-to-usd-52-55-bn-in-2025-26/articleshow/130441344.cms?utm_source=openai)) - Previous multi‑year data show India as both a major **importer of raw nuts** and **exporter of value‑added kernels**; raw cashew imports and re‑exports are part of a processing‑hub model, but the latest figures show **renewed export momentum** in finished cashew products.([jmbaximarineservices.com](https://jmbaximarineservices.com/uploads/notifications/other/AGRICULTURE.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Cotton (raw cotton, yarn, textiles)** - On the **textile side**, exports of cotton yarn, fabrics, made‑ups and handloom products were **INR 1,02,399.7 crore in FY 2025–26**, versus **INR 1,02,002.8 crore in FY 2024–25** — a **0.4% YoY increase**, essentially flat but stabilizing after prior volatility.([business-standard.com](https://www.business-standard.com/markets/capital-market-news/textile-exports-up-2-1-in-fy26-126042200444_1.html?utm_source=openai)) - Broader agricultural trade statistics still place **raw cotton** among India’s top agri export earners; earlier data show raw cotton exports over **USD 1.2 bn** with strong YoY growth in 2024–25, suggesting that, into 2025–26, cotton remained a key foreign‑exchange crop even if textile value‑chain exports grew only marginally.([jmbaximarineservices.com](https://jmbaximarineservices.com/uploads/notifications/other/AGRICULTURE.pdf?utm_source=openai)) **Key structural and policy drivers into 2026–27** - **Normalization of rice policy**: Lifting of bans/taxes in late 2024 plus mandatory registration of non‑basmati contracts via APEDA improves policy predictability for 2025–26 and 2026–27.([oecd.org](https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/agricultural-policy-monitoring-and-evaluation-2025_a80ac398-en/full-report/india_a08610a6?utm_source=openai)) - **Trade diversification**: EFTA‑India TEPA (March 2024) eliminates duties on **>99% of India’s exports** to EFTA, including **processed agri products**, supporting premium / value‑added segments (spices, coffee, processed foods) into 2026–27.([oecd.org](https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/agricultural-policy-monitoring-and-evaluation-2025_a80ac398-en/full-report/india_a08610a6?utm_source=openai)) - **Tariff backlash from US**: Mid‑2025–early 2026 US tariffs dampened specific lines (spices, basmati, processed F&V), but India’s **overall agri exports still grew 2.3–2.8%**, implying substitution toward other markets.([freshplaza.com](https://www.freshplaza.com/latin-america/article/9836674/indian-fruit-and-vegetable-exports-grow-despite-u-s-tariffs/?utm_source=openai)) **Implications for volume shifts across the four focus commodities in 2026** - **Rice**: volume remains high but **route‑ and market‑shifted** (Gulf & Red Sea disruption, partial pivot toward Africa / South & Southeast Asia). - **Spices**: **moderate global growth** with **product‑specific swings** (tight chilli, normalized turmeric, pressured ginger); more focus on higher‑margin oils/oleoresins.([newindianexpress.com](https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Feb/26/indias-spice-cycle-resets-chilli-tightens-turmeric-rebuilds-ginger-tests-global-pressures?utm_source=openai)) - **Cashew**: 2025–26 data show **double‑digit export growth**, suggesting cashew is among the **faster‑growing** niche agri exports.([economictimes.indiatimes.com](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/agriculture-exports-up-2-8-pc-to-usd-52-55-bn-in-2025-26/articleshow/130441344.cms?utm_source=openai)) - **Cotton**: export values are **stabilizing rather than expanding**, but cotton remains structurally important as a cash crop and as input to India’s large textile export complex.([business-standard.com](https://www.business-standard.com/markets/capital-market-news/textile-exports-up-2-1-in-fy26-126042200444_1.html?utm_source=openai)) **Sources (Commodity Trends)**: ([economictimes.indiatimes.com](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/agriculture-exports-up-2-8-pc-to-usd-52-55-bn-in-2025-26/articleshow/130441344.cms?utm_source=openai)) === MARKET EVENTS === (India container freight rates 2026; Suez/Red Sea disruptions; route diversions; capacity & rate trends India–Middle East–Europe) **Exposure & disruption pattern in early 2026** - Over **50% of India’s exports** and about **30% of imports** normally transit the **Red Sea–Suez Corridor**, underscoring high exposure of India–Europe, India–East Africa and some India–US East Coast flows to that route.([livemint.com](https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-europe-trade-shipping-crisis-red-sea-impact-costs-11772437157800.html?utm_source=openai)) - As of **March 2026**, major container lines had **suspended or restricted** use of the Red Sea/Suez route due to security risks around the **Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea**, forcing widespread **rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope**.([livemint.com](https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-europe-trade-shipping-crisis-red-sea-impact-costs-11772437157800.html?utm_source=openai)) **Impact on transit times & service patterns (India–Europe / Middle East)** - India–Europe sailings via the Cape have seen transit times increase by **10–20 days** versus pre‑crisis Suez routings.([livemint.com](https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-europe-trade-shipping-crisis-red-sea-impact-costs-11772437157800.html?utm_source=openai)) - Blank sailings and last‑minute schedule changes are common; freight forwarders in India report that by **April 2026**, booking cargo **4–5 days ahead of readiness** and treating the **first available sailing as a fallback rather than confirmed slot** has become standard practice.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/freightforwarding/comments/1sqiall/poll_for_indian_exporters_what_is_your_biggest/?utm_source=openai)) **Rate levels and surcharges (early Q2 2026)** - Industry interviews in March 2026 estimate **40–50% increases in all‑in freight rates** on key **India–Europe routes** compared with pre‑disruption levels, due to longer voyages and war‑risk premiums.([livemint.com](https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-europe-trade-shipping-crisis-red-sea-impact-costs-11772437157800.html?utm_source=openai)) - Additional surcharges significantly amplify the base rate for Indian exporters in **April 2026**: - **Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS)** – up to **USD 1,100/TEU** to Europe (Maersk). - **War Risk Surcharge (WRS)** – as high as **USD 2,000/TEU** on some lanes touching conflict‑affected waters. - **Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS)** – e.g., **CMA CGM ~USD 265/TEU**. - **Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)** – Maersk announced up to **USD 1,650/ctr** to US East Coast effective **21 May 2026**. - **Inland Emergency Fuel Surcharge** for domestic legs. - Combined, surcharges can add **20–40%** to the **total shipping cost** on India export shipments beyond the underlying freight rate.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/freightforwarding/comments/1srjnwf/five_surcharges_indian_exporters_are_paying_right/?utm_source=openai)) **Lane‑level trends & scenarios for 2026 (context from global outlooks)** - S&P Global’s 2026 ocean freight outlook expects **softer average global rates** versus the 2021–22 peak, but emphasizes **ongoing volatility** depending on whether the Suez corridor fully reopens or disruptions persist: - **Reopening scenario**: gradual easing of Asia–Europe rates and normalization of round‑voyage times. - **Prolonged disruption scenario**: structurally higher rates on **India–Europe and India–Med** lanes due to Cape diversions and re‑positioning inefficiencies.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) **India–Middle East specifics** - For **India–Gulf / Middle East**, the combination of Red Sea risk and US–Iran tensions has triggered: - **Conflict surcharges up to USD 4,000/ctr** on some Gulf‑bound cargo (e.g., CMA CGM emergency conflict surcharge).([livemint.com](https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-europe-trade-shipping-crisis-red-sea-impact-costs-11772437157800.html?utm_source=openai)) - Higher premiums for ships transiting near the **Strait of Hormuz**, squeezing capacity and occasionally prompting carriers to reduce calls or consolidate services.([livemint.com](https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-europe-trade-shipping-crisis-red-sea-impact-costs-11772437157800.html?utm_source=openai)) **Capacity utilisation & equipment position** - Longer voyages around Africa lead to: - **Higher vessel days in transit**, effectively reducing available weekly capacity on India–Europe loops even when nominal fleet size is unchanged. - **Equipment imbalances**: slower container turn‑around times → intermittent **shortages of empties** at Indian ports, especially for 40’ HC and reefer boxes, reported by forwarders in early 2026.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/freightforwarding/comments/1sqiall/poll_for_indian_exporters_what_is_your_biggest/?utm_source=openai)) **Implications for Indian agri exporters in 2026** - For **rice, spices, cashew, cotton** exporters: - Delivered cost to Europe and parts of MENA is currently **materially higher** (often **+30–60% total logistics cost** vs mid‑2023 baselines once surcharges are included).([livemint.com](https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-europe-trade-shipping-crisis-red-sea-impact-costs-11772437157800.html?utm_source=openai)) - Longer transit times particularly affect **perishables and high‑value/temperature‑sensitive** cargo (fresh grapes, onions, some spice oils, cashew kernels in summer months), raising risk of quality claims and the need for more robust cold‑chain and insurance cover.([financialexpress.com](https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/agri-amp-processed-food-exports-rise-just-2-in-fy26/4209582/?utm_source=openai)) **Sources (Market Events)**: ([livemint.com](https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-europe-trade-shipping-crisis-red-sea-impact-costs-11772437157800.html?utm_source=openai)) === PROBLEM FRAMING === (Indian freight forwarders’ challenges in 2026: capacity, documentation, FSSAI/export compliance, demurrage, containers) **1. Peak‑season capacity & schedule reliability** - Forwarders report that in 2026, especially post‑Red Sea disruption, **blank sailings, last‑minute schedule changes, and roll‑overs** are frequent on India–Europe and India–US lanes.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/freightforwarding/comments/1sqiall/poll_for_indian_exporters_what_is_your-biggest/?utm_source=openai)) - Standard operating behavior has shifted to: - Booking **4–5 days before** cargo readiness. - Treating the **first available sailing as a backup** rather than a firm commitment.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/freightforwarding/comments/1sqiall/poll_for_indian_exporters_what_is_your-biggest/?utm_source=openai)) - Effective capacity on certain corridors is **lower than 2023 levels**, because of longer voyage times and service rationalization, even if nominal vessel deployments are similar.([spglobal.com](https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/02/2026-ocean-freight-outlook-softer-rates-ahead-but-volatility-is-not-going-anywhere?utm_source=openai)) **2. Rate volatility & opaque surcharges** - Indian forwarders cite **“war/contingency” and “emergency” surcharges** as major pain points because they are: - Announced with relatively short lead times (days to a few weeks). - Layered on top of base ocean rates and bunker adjustors, often pushing total logistics cost **20–40% higher** than quoted base rates.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/freightforwarding/comments/1srjnwf/five_surcharges_indian_exporters_are_paying_right/?utm_source=openai)) - Airfreight is not a simple relief valve; community discussions reference **air rates up 60–80%** compared with pre‑crisis levels, limiting mode‑shift options during peak season.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/freightforwarding/comments/1sqiall/poll_for_indian_exporters_what_is_your-biggest/?utm_source=openai)) **3. Documentation & regulatory compliance (incl. FSSAI)** - Indian agri exports must comply with a layered documentation regime: APEDA/MPEDA certifications, **FSSAI regulations for food safety**, phyto certificates, and increasingly stringent destination‑country rules (EU Green Deal, residue norms, etc.). - In 2025‑26, exporters and forwarders have highlighted: - **Port‑level documentation errors (incomplete FSSAI or phyto documents, mis‑declared HS codes)** leading to containers being held up for clarification. - **Inspection and sampling delays under FSSAI / plant quarantine**, especially for high‑risk categories (spices, nuts, processed foods), which can **push dwell times beyond free‑time windows**, triggering demurrage.([anantamias.com](https://anantamias.com/current-affairs/india-farm-exports-us-tariffs-2026/?utm_source=openai)) - The 2026 farm‑export commentary notes that compliance with **US and EU SPS and labelling norms** has tightened, requiring more **batch‑wise lab tests and traceability**, adding cost and cycle time for exporters and their forwarders.([anantamias.com](https://anantamias.com/current-affairs/india-farm-exports-us-tariffs-2026/?utm_source=openai)) **4. Demurrage, detention & dwell‑time risks** - With longer transits, more schedule changes, and regulatory checks, freight forwarders report: - Greater risk that **customs/FSSAI clearance is not completed within line free time**, leading to **terminal demurrage and line detention charges**. - For reefer cargo (e.g., grapes, onions, some spices, frozen products), any delay or reefer plug‑point constraint at terminals further raises exposure.([financialexpress.com](https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/agri-amp-processed-food-exports-rise-just-2-in-fy26/4209582/?utm_source=openai)) - Where containers are rolled or rescheduled due to blank sailings, inland transport and warehouse coordination must be redone; if the port remains congested, **re‑stacking and storage charges** can accrue quickly for forwarders who have taken on rate and space risk.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/freightforwarding/comments/1sqiall/poll_for_indian_exporters_what_is_your-biggest/?utm_source=openai)) **5. Container and equipment availability** - The Cape diversions extend round‑trip time for boxes and contribute to **episodic container shortages** at major Indian gateways, especially for: - **40’ HC dry** used for textiles, rice, and other bulk agri exports. - **Reefers** for fruits, vegetables, seafood, and some temperature‑sensitive spice products.([financialexpress.com](https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/agri-amp-processed-food-exports-rise-just-2-in-fy26/4209582/?utm_source=openai)) - Forwarders in April 2026 describe having to **pre‑position equipment** and “over‑book” some carrier allocations to hedge against non‑availability and roll‑overs, which can strain relationships with both carriers and shippers.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/freightforwarding/comments/1sqiall/poll_for_indian_exporters_what_is_your-biggest/?utm_source=openai)) **6. Compliance risk from destination‑country rules (overlaying FSSAI)** - Beyond India’s FSSAI and export documentation: - **US tariffs (mid‑2025–early 2026)** on a wide list of Indian agri products forced re‑evaluation of HS classifications, origin documentation, and pricing structures on US‑bound shipments of **rice, spices, processed F&V, seafood**.([freshplaza.com](https://www.freshplaza.com/latin-america/article/9836674/indian-fruit-and-vegetable-exports-grow-despite-u-s-tariffs/?utm_source=openai)) - EU’s evolving regulations (e.g., on pesticide residues, deforestation‑linked commodities) add to the documentation burden for commodities like **spices, coffee, and possibly cotton and cashew,** raising the bar on traceability that forwarders must help coordinate.([oecd.org](https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/agricultural-policy-monitoring-and-evaluation-2025_a80ac398-en/full-report/india_a08610a6?utm_source=openai)) **7. Operational complexity for forwarders handling agri cargo** - For commodities like **rice, spices, cashew and cotton**, Indian forwarders in 2026 are effectively juggling: - **Space‑constrained and volatile ocean networks** (Cape diversions, surcharges, roll‑overs). - **Stricter food‑safety and trade‑remedy regimes** (FSSAI plus US/EU SPS and tariff measures). - **Higher working‑capital needs**, as freight and surcharge exposure must often be pre‑financed while shippers face longer cash‑conversion cycles due to longer transit times.([financialexpress.com](https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/agri-amp-processed-food-exports-rise-just-2-in-fy26/4209582/?utm_source=openai)) **Sources (Problem Framing)**: ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/freightforwarding/comments/1sqiall/poll_for_indian_exporters_what_is_your-biggest/?utm_source=openai)) Sources: • Agriculture exports up 2.8 pc to USD 52.55 bn in 2025-26 - The Economic Times https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/agriculture-exports-up-2-8-pc-to-usd-52-55-bn-in-2025-26/articleshow/130441344.cms?utm_source=openai • Agri & processed food exports rise just 2% in FY26 - Economy News | The Financial Express https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/agri-amp-processed-food-exports-rise-just-2-in-fy26/4209582/?utm_source=openai • NCEL Monthly Newsletter https://ncel.coop/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/English-December-2025-NCEL-Newsletter.pdf?utm_source=openai • India: Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation 2025 | OECD https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/agricultural-policy-monitoring-and-evaluation-2025_a80ac398-en/full-report/india_a08610a6?utm_source=openai • India’s Rice Exports Jump Nearly 20% in 2025 After Removal of Export Curbs - Shah Enterprises https://www.reddit.com/r/exportersindia/comments/1q8zi19/indias_rice_exports_jump_nearly_20_in_2025_after/?utm_source=openai • India: Rice exports diverge in CY'25; basmati shipments show steady trend, non-basmati turns volatile | BigMint https://www.bigmint.co/insights/detail/india-rice-exports-diverge-in-cy-25-basmati-shipments-show-steady-trend-non-basmati-turns-volatile-708875?utm_source=openai • Agri & processed food exports rise just 2% in FY26 - Economy News | The Financial Express https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/agri-amp-processed-food-exports-rise-just-2-in-fy26/4209582/?utm_source=openai • Indian fruit and vegetable exports grow despite U.S. tariffs https://www.freshplaza.com/latin-america/article/9836674/indian-fruit-and-vegetable-exports-grow-despite-u-s-tariffs/?utm_source=openai • NCEL Monthly Newsletter https://ncel.coop/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/English-December-2025-NCEL-Newsletter.pdf?utm_source=openai • India's spice cycle resets: Chilli tightens, turmeric rebuilds, ginger tests global pressures https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Feb/26/indias-spice-cycle-resets-chilli-tightens-turmeric-rebuilds-ginger-tests-global-pressures?utm_source=openai • Indian Spices, Spices Manufacturers and Exporters in India - IBEF https://www.ibef.org/exports/spice-industry-india?utm_source=openai • 1. Itemwise Export of Spices from India 2023-24 https://dasd.cditproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Spices-Export-import-2023-24.pdf?utm_source=openai}