APEDA has urged the central government to allow 10-20% of annual agricultural produce to be exported. Agri and processed food exports fell to $33.4 billion in 2016-17 from a record $42.9 billion in 2013-14.
The decline is attributed to frequent changes in export policy for rice, pulses, wheat and sugar.
Unpredictable export bans and duty changes push importers toward alternative suppliers, weakening India's market share. A stable export policy could widen outlets for surplus grains and pressure domestic prices lower.
After 100 past neutral policy events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -2.6% to +2.3%), and +0.7% over 20.
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