Indian Coffee Gains Global Recognition: PM Modi Highlights Diverse Regional Varieties in Mann ki Baat

Oct 26, 2025 07:32 pm CST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted India's growing presence in the global coffee market, emphasizing the diverse varieties cultivated across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and emerging regions like Odisha's Koraput. With coffee exports rising by 12.5% to USD 1.05 billion in the first half of the fiscal year, India's unique regional coffee varieties are gaining international recognition and transforming rural livelihoods.