India exports GI-tagged limes to UK for 1st time

India Oct 29, 2025

India just shipped its first-ever batch of GI-tagged Indi Lime and Puliyankudi Lime to the UK—a proud moment for local farmers.
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal shared the news this week, highlighting support from APEDA, the agency behind many of India's recent food export wins.

Lime light ahead for farmers

A GI (Geographical Indication) tag means these limes are recognized for their unique origin—think of it as a badge that boosts their value and protects regional identity.
Earlier this year, APEDA also helped send Swadeshi Limes from Karnataka to the UAE, plus apples and apricots from Kargil to Gulf countries.
On another note, Goyal recently met with EU officials in Brussels to speed up a trade deal that could open even more doors for Indian products abroad.