Karnataka Pepper Farmers Gain After Vietnam Slump

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Karnataka Pepper Farmers Gain After Vietnam Slump Introduction Karnataka’s black pepper farmers are seeing brighter days as global prices rise, driven by a significant slump in production from Vietnam, one of the world's leading pepper exporters. This change has brought relief to Indian farmers, who...

MP Meets Finance Minister, Seeks GST Exemption for Black Pepper

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MP Meets Finance Minister, Seeks GST Exemption for Black Pepper Introduction In a significant move to support India’s spice industry, MP Yaduveer Wadiyar has called on the Finance Minister to exempt black pepper from GST. Highlighting the critical challenges faced by pepper farmers and exporters, Wa...

Indian Pepper Growers Hit by Price Drop as Imports Surge

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Indian Pepper Growers Hit by Price Drop as Imports Surge Introduction India’s black pepper growers are reeling under pressure as a surge in imports has caused a sharp drop in domestic prices. In July alone, over 5,000 tonnes of pepper entered the country, primarily from Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Brazi...

Black Pepper Prices Lose Sting Amid Surging Imports and Subdued Demand

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Black Pepper Prices Lose Sting Amid Surging Imports and Subdued Demand Introduction India's black pepper industry is facing mounting challenges as a surge in imports and sluggish domestic demand have caused prices to fall by ₹17/kg. This decline is impacting farmers and traders in pepper-producing r...

Low-Quality Pepper Imports Disrupt Kerala Market

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Low-Quality Pepper Imports Disrupt Kerala Market Introduction Kerala, a hub for India's spice trade, is grappling with a crisis in its black pepper market. Low-quality imports are undercutting domestic prices, leaving traders and farmers in a bind. Despite a decline in production in regions like Way...