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Agriculture
India's Q1 Agricultural Exports Surge, Driven by Buffalo Meat and Non‑Basmati Rice
✍️ BusinessLine
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 01:18 PM
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India’s first‑quarter agricultural exports rose, with buffalo meat and non‑basmati rice contributing significantly to the uptick.
India’s agricultural exports for the first quarter of 2024 saw a notable rise, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce.
The surge was largely attributed to increased shipments of buffalo meat, which saw a 12% rise in value compared to the same period last year.
Non‑basmati rice also played a key role, with exports climbing 8% as demand from Southeast Asian markets grew.
The combined effect of these commodities helped India maintain its position as one of the world’s leading agricultural exporters, while also supporting domestic producers in the livestock and rice sectors.
The surge was largely attributed to increased shipments of buffalo meat, which saw a 12% rise in value compared to the same period last year.
Non‑basmati rice also played a key role, with exports climbing 8% as demand from Southeast Asian markets grew.
The combined effect of these commodities helped India maintain its position as one of the world’s leading agricultural exporters, while also supporting domestic producers in the livestock and rice sectors.