India’s Seafood Exports Hit All-Time High of ₹72,000 Crore
- India's marine/seafood exports reached an all-time high of ₹72,325.82 crore (US$ 8.28 billion) in FY 2025–26, with volume of 19.32 lakh metric tonnes (LMT).
- Frozen shrimp alone contributed ₹47,973.13 crore (US$ 5.51 billion) — over two-thirds of export earnings — confirming India's status as the world's largest shrimp exporter.
- Relevant for UPSC for GS-III (economy, external sector, fisheries, Blue Economy) and as a case study in market diversification under US reciprocal tariffs.