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India's first sea route exports pomegranate consignment to U.S

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India has exported its first pomegranate consignment to the U.S.A. via sea route. The pomegranate consignment comprising 4,620 boxes, weighing around 14 tonnes, has reached the U.S. East Coast in March 2025.



The consignment was sent from Ahilyanagar in Maharashtra to New York, USA.

Traditionally, for pomegranate exports, companies use the Air Route. However, after the success of the static trial to enhance the shelf life of Pomegranates for up to 60 days by APEDA in collaboration with ICAR-National Research Centre for Pomegranate.


Kay Bee Exports, a leading exporter of fruits and vegetables from Mumbai, has used the sea freight mode to send the consignment cost-effectively and sustainably.

India’s Largest Port Operator Adani Port Acquires Australia's NQXT Terminal, Adds 50 MTPA

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 India’s largest integrated transport utility, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), has acquired the North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) in Australia, adding 50 MTPA capacity.



In all-share deals, Adani Ports (APSEZ) will issue 14.38 crore equity shares at (A$ 3,975 million) to Carmichael Rail and Port Singapore holdings Pte Ltd (CRPSHPL) in exchange for 100% ownership of Abbot Point Port Holdings Pte Ltd (APPH).


Abbot Point Port Holdings Pte Ltd (APPH), a Singapore-based entity currently owned by Carmichael Rail and Port Singapore Holdings Pte Ltd (CRPSHPL).


APPH owns and operates NQXT, a major export terminal located at the Port of Abbot Point, roughly 25 kilometres north of Bowen in North Queensland, on Australia’s east coast.

As part of the deal, APSEZ will also take over certain non-core assets and liabilities listed on APPH’s balance sheet, which the company plans to liquidate within a few months.

Import Vintage Cars in India without Import License

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Importing Vintage cars in India needed an Import license, and acquiring the license turned into a nightmare for auto enthusiasts. However, with the notification from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, dated February 7, 2025, notified that vehicles aged 50 years or older are now eligible for free import. It also removes the need for an import license.

India removed import restrictions on Vintage cars

In the notification, the Indian government has allowed the import of vehicle manufactured up to 1975 from the earlier limit of 1950. Also the policy rolling nature will keep evolving the eligible vehicle list.

The policy change has some stipulation- first being that vintage cars can be imported for personal use only and no domestic sale. Secondly, the notification also specifies that imported vintage cars must comply with the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules of 1989, ensuring they meet the safety and environmental standards required for use on public roads.


Indian Government Planning to Lift Export Ban on Few Varieties of Non-Basmati Rice

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 India's Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal hinted at lifting the ban on certain varieties of non-basmati rice. However, it will depend on the assessment of production, consumption patterns and prices in retail and wholesale markets. 

Rice Stored in Warehouse for Export

Indian Government has banned exports of non-basmati white rice since last year (20 July 2023) to stabilise domestic supply demand. 

BLR Airport Becomes Top Airport For Perishable Exports For The Fourth Consecutive Year

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As per the tweet by the official Kempegowda International Airport X accounts, BLR Airport handled 63,188 tonnes of perishable export cargo in FY 2023-24, an 18% year-over-year growth. 

Kempegowda International Bengaluru Airport

This achievement marks the airport's fourth consecutive year as India's top airport for perishable exports, accounting for 28% of the nation's total perishable cargo and 44% of South India's. Key exports included poultry products (47,041 tonnes) and flowers (2,050 tonnes). The airport's infrastructure supports transportation to over 100 global destinations, enhancing its role in international trade.

World First CNG Bike Bajaj Freedom 125 to be exported to 6 countries

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India's Bajaj Auto unveiled the World's First CNG bike Freedom 125 on 5 July 2024. While the Indian market is a priority, Bajaj Auto also plans to export the motorcycle to countries with widespread availability of CNG - Colombia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Tanzania and Peru. 

World First CNG Bike Bajaj Freedom 125

Bajaj Auto claims that on CNG, it can cover 102 km per Kg and in combination with petrol it can go up to a range of 330 kilometres in ideal conditions. The bike comes with 2 kg CNG tanks and a 2-litre petrol tank.