India, April 18 -- The Indian seafood sector is experiencing a significant surge, with exports reaching a new milestone of approximately Rs. 68,000 crore this year, up from Rs. 62,000 crore last year. This growth trajectory has placed major industry players like Avanti Feeds, Apex Frozen Foods, and Kings Infra in the spotlight as the government sets an ambitious target to touch the Rs. 1 lakh crore mark. The momentum is driven by a 7% average annual growth rate over the last decade, with marine product exports more than doubling since 2013-14.

Government Push for Value-Added Exports During the Seafood Exporters Meet 2026, the Union Ministry emphasised a strategic shift toward value-added seafood. Rather than relying solely on raw export...