Bengaluru airport leads India in perishable exports for fourth consecutive year

The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru maintains its lead as India's primary hub for perishable exports for the fourth consecutive year.

Published on: Jul 5, 2024, 14:35:09 IST

By Yamini C S

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The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru has reaffirmed its status as India's leading hub for perishable exports, marking its fourth consecutive year at the top.

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport.

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Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), the airport's operator, reported a substantial growth in perishable cargo handling, with a total of 63,188 metric tons processed during the 2023-24 financial year, reflecting an impressive 18 per cent increase from the previous year.

BIAL emphasized that KIA played a pivotal role in India's perishable exports, handling 28 per cent of the country's total perishable cargo. The airport also managed 44 per cent of South India's perishable exports and secured a 28 per cent share in national perishable cargo for FY 2023-24.

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This achievement underscores KIA's critical contribution to the country's agricultural and perishable goods trade, the BIAL said in a statement accessed by the agency.

Moreover, KIA achieved the top position in poultry product exports, shipping 47,041 metric tons during the same period, news agency PTI reported.

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Additionally, the airport facilitated the export of 2,050 metric tons of flowers, further showcasing its diverse capabilities in handling perishable commodities efficiently.

The Kempegowda International Airport, which does all the heavy lifting in terms of air passenger traffic and catering to the travel plans of Bengaluru's entire population, is set to get a second international airport.

Karnataka minister for large and medium industries MB Patil said that the government is in plans to construct a new airport in Bengaluru. Patil directed officials to submit a feasibility report for the same last month.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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