INDIAN EXPORT POLICIES- India's export finances involve various financial instruments and policies that are used to promote and facilitate the export of goods and services from the country. Some key aspects of Indian export finances include: Export credit: o The government and commercial banks provide export credit to Indian exporters to help them finance their export activities. This credit is usually provided at a lower interest rate than the normal rate of interest. o Pre-shipment and post-shipment finance: Indian exporters can access pre-shipment and post-shipment finance to cover the cost of production and other expenses related to exporting. Foreign exchange management: o The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) manages India's foreign exchange reserves and sets policies to ensure the stability of the rupee and facilitate exports. Export promotion schemes: o The Indian government offers various export promotion schemes to encourage exports, such as the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) and the Services Exports from India Scheme (SEIS). Duty drawback schemes: o The Indian government offers duty drawback schemes to refund certain duties and taxes paid on inputs used in the production of export goods. Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank): o Exim Bank provides financial assistance to Indian exporters and importers, as well as financing for overseas projects. Foreign Trade Policy (FTP): o The government of India announces Foreign Trade Policy every 5 years to provide the framework of the trade policies, procedures and incentives to boost exports. The Major Agricultural Commodities Exported From India Include: Year Agricultural Commodities Valued ($ billion) 2019-20 Basmati Rice 3 2019-20 Marine Products 6 2019-20 Cotton 2 2019-20 Oil Meals 1 2019-20 Pulses Lentils 1 Chickpeas 2019-20 Fruits and Vegetables Mangoes 2 Bananas Onion 2019-20 Spices Pepper 3 Ginger Turmeric Cardamom Marine Products: India's marine products exports have been increasing year by year. Basmati Rice: India is one of the largest exporters of Basmati Rice in the world. Fruits and Vegetables: India is a major exporter of fruits and vegetables. Cotton: India is one of the largest exporters of cotton in the world. Oil Meals: India is one of the largest exporters of oil meals. Pulses: India is a major exporter of pulses. Spices: India is a major exporter of spices. It is worth noting that the export figures are affected by many factors such as global demand, domestic production, competition from other countries, currency fluctuation, trade policies, among others. Recommendations for Indian agriculture export- Focus on high-value crops: India should focus on exporting high-value crops such as fruits, vegetables, and flowers, as they fetch higher prices in the international market. Improve infrastructure: The Indian agriculture sector needs to improve its infrastructure, such as cold storage facilities, transportation, and