India Launches Landmark Rules to Revolutionize Fishing in Exclusive Economic Zone, Bolster Exports
In a historic and sweeping reform, the Government of India has notified the “Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone Rules, 2025,” a comprehensive legal framework aimed at ensuring the long-term health of marine ecosystems while strengthening the nation’s multi-billion-dollar seafood export industry. The new regulations, published in
Indian Seafood Industry Navigates US Tariff Storm by Tapping New Markets and Value-Added Products
In response to a significant tariff increase by the United States, India’s seafood sector is strategically pivoting towards new Asian markets and focusing on product innovation to counter the financial blow. Industry leaders and policymakers are advocating for a multi-pronged approach to maintain export growth amidst growing economic pressures.The challenge
Seafood Surge: India Poised for a Golden Year as European Appetites and Global Trade Winds Turn Favourable
As the Hindu lunar year Samvat 2082 dawns, one of India’s leading integrated aquaculture and seafood enterprises, Kings Infra Ventures Limited, is painting a vibrant and optimistic picture for the nation’s seafood industry. A confluence of burgeoning European demand, promising resolutions to international trade disputes, and strong domestic expansion signals
Riding the Wave: How Indian Seafood Conquered Global Markets Amidst US Sanctions
In a stunning display of economic resilience and strategic market diversification, India’s seafood export industry has navigated the turbulent waters of international trade sanctions, emerging stronger and more profitable. Despite a prohibitive 50% penalty tax imposed by the United States, the sector has charted a remarkable 6% growth, a testament
Andhra Pradesh CM Urges Centre to Tackle Crippling US Tariffs on Seafood Exports
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has called for urgent intervention from the Union government to address the severe impact of high US tariffs on the state’s vital seafood industry. In a meeting with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Naidu highlighted that a 27 percent tariff imposed
Dam Good Fish Hooks Modern Consumers with Fresh Brand Identity
Seafood brand Dam Good Fish has unveiled a strategic rebranding to strengthen its appeal to health-conscious Indian consumers. The updated identity, featuring a new logo and refined narrative, reinforces the company’s core mission: providing wild-caught, chemical-free seafood that is “good for you, good for the planet.” The rebranding is a
Illegal Shrimp Farms Pose Dual Threat to Surat: Airport Safety and Flood Risks Mount
A persistent network of illegal shrimp farms surrounding Surat International Airport is creating a dual threat of aviation hazards and urban flooding, prompting the city’s mayor to demand urgent action from district authorities. The farms, concentrated in areas like Bhimpore, Abhva, and Khajod, attract large numbers of birds, leading to
China to Lift Ban on Japanese Seafood, Ending Two-Year Impasse
China has agreed to resume importing seafood from Japan, lifting a ban that has been in place for nearly two years following the release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The breakthrough was announced by Japanese officials after diplomatic discussions were held in Beijing. The agreement
MPEDA Launches Skill Olympiad to Elevate India’s Value-Added Seafood Exports
In a strategic move to bolster India’s position in the global seafood market, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has launched an interstate Skill Olympiad focused on value-added seafood products. The initiative aims to motivate, recognize, and upgrade the skills of professionals in the seafood processing sector, ultimately boosting
Indian Seafood Exports Surge Nearly 18% in April, Eyes $18 Billion Target by 2030
India’s seafood industry has started the new fiscal year with remarkable strength, recording a sharp 17.81% increase in exports in April 2025, reaching a value of $0.58 billion. This robust performance builds on a record-breaking previous year and signals sustained momentum despite global trade uncertainties. According to data from the
Kerala Trawler Operators Seek Government Lifeline Amid Mounting Debts and Market Shocks
Kerala’s fishing boat operators are urgently appealing to the State government for support as they grapple with a severe financial crisis threatening the viability of the State’s approximately 3,600 trawling vessels. The operators cite a combination of escalating operational costs, crippling debt, and destabilizing international market pressures as key reasons
India’s Cultivated Meat Breakthrough: Biokraft Foods Unveils Lab-Grown Trout & Chicken, Eyes 2026 Market Launch
In a landmark step toward sustainable food innovation, Mumbai-based Biokraft Foods has unveiled India’s first cultivated seafood prototypes—structured trout fillets grown from cells—and announced plans to seek regulatory approval for lab-grown chicken, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s alternative protein journey. From Himalayan Waters to Lab Plates: Cultivated Trout
India’s Blue Revolution Takes Center Stage: MPEDA Unveils Seafood Expo Bharat (SEB) & Vibrant New Logo
India’s Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) is set to launch the inaugural Seafood Expo Bharat (SEB) from July 1 to 3, 2025, at the Chennai Trade Centre. This landmark event aims to bring together 150 exhibition stalls and over 2,500 delegates under one roof, marking a significant step in