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Over the past two decades, India’s political landscape continues to hinder the developments in agriculture biotechnology. Bt cotton (Bacillus thuringiensis) approved in 2002 remains the sole biotech-derived crop approved for commercial cultivation.

FAS New Delhi forecasts India’s total milk production in 2025 to rise to 216.5 MMT, attributable to the growing herd size of animals in milk, increased government support for the dairy sector, the expected continuation of good weather, high milk prices, and an absence of a major disease outbreak.

FAS Mumbai forecasts marketing year (MY) 2024/25 coffee production (Oct/Sep) at 6.2 million 60-kilogram bags, four percent higher than the previous forecast due to plentiful southwest monsoon rains that will improve Robusta crop yields.

A heavy 2024 southwest monsoon season has caused flooding and water logging in several central India states, leading to crop damage and expected lower agricultural production. India’s Meteorological Department (IMD) indicated that monsoon withdrawal was delayed by a week to September 23 and is likely to further exacerbate crop damage during harvest.

India's retail food sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by increased household purchasing power, rising awareness of gourmet products, and a growing economy.

On September 9, 2015, India notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) draft regulations that establishes biotoxin limits in fish and fish products.

On September 8, 2015, India notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a draft regulation which establishes metal contaminant limits for a broader category of food products.

Post expects that Indian almond imports (shelled basis) in marketing year (MY) 2015/16 will reach 61,500 MT, a nine-percent decrease from the MY 2014/15.

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published draft regulations regarding the use of plant sterol (phytosterols) as a food ingredient...

On September 9, 2015, the Government of India (GOI) notified draft Food Safety and Standards Amendment Regulations, 2015 to the World Trade Organization. The deadline for comments is November 8, 2015.

FSSAI amended the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2015, to include maximum allowable limits for trans fatty acids.

On September 9, 2015, the Government of India (GOI) notified draft Food Safety and Standards Amendment Regulations, 2015 to the World Trade Organization (WTO).