India’s marine exports hit record Rs 72,326 Cr in FY26 despite US tariffs, West Asia disruptions

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NEW DELHI, Apr 22: India’s marine product exports touched an all-time high of Rs 72,325.82 crore (USD 8.28 billion) in FY 2025-26, overcoming geopolitical tensions in West Asia, tariff pressures in the United States, and volatile global trade conditions. According to provisional data released by the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), the country exported 1.93 million tonnes of seafood during the fiscal year, marking a record in both value and volume. The strong performance comes amid multiple global headwinds, including shipping disruptions linked to the prolonged West Asia crisis, elevated freight costs and uneven demand across key markets. Frozen…