Supply Chain Research

The Indian government wants to boost agricultural exports to $100 billion from $30 billion under the 2018/9 budget outlined by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. That will involve long-term measures including logistics and licensing measures – not just cash-payouts ahead of the elections – but may struggle in the face of increased Indian import protectionism. Leading buyer nations are Vietnam (15% of the total in the 12 months to November 30) and the U.S. (14%) with room to improve sales to both neighboring countries and Europe. Major exports so far have been concentrated in a few products i...