India's Agricultural Export Architecture
APEDA and Policy Framework
Agricultural exports from India are facilitated and regulated through a multi-agency framework. The Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), established under the APEDA Act 1985, is the nodal body for promoting and developing exports of scheduled products (fresh fruits, vegetables, processed foods, meat products, etc.). Marine products are handled separately by MPEDA (Marine Products Export Development Authority, established 1972).
- APEDA established: 1985 (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act); under Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- APEDA's mandate: registers exporters, sets standards, promotes export of 60+ scheduled products
- MPEDA: established under Marine Products Export Development Authority Act, 1972; regulates fishing vessel licensing and marine export quality
- Agricultural Export Policy 2018: India's first dedicated agri-export policy; target of USD 60 billion agri exports by 2022 (since revised upwards)
- Key schemes: Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for agricultural exports, Market Access Initiative (MAI) scheme for export promotion
● Tracked since March 03, 2026 · last seen March 10, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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