New Delhi, May 20 -- Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Wednesday, lauded India's confectionery exports, as the sector experienced a substantial surge over the past 12 years, with outbound shipments of toffees, caramels, and similar sweets increasing by approximately 166 per cent.

"India's TOFFEE TALE would surely be melody to the ears! Exports have grown nearly 166% since 2013-14," Goyal stated on X.

The Union Minister also shared an infographic of the trade milestones, wherein the global demand for the products drove export values from Rs 49.68 crore in the 2013-14 fiscal year to Rs 132 crore during the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Goyal's tweet comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought the 'Melody moment' to life...