GI-tagged Indi Lime from Karnataka enters Oman market with first export shipment
Three metric tonnes of GI-tagged Indi Lime from Vijayapura district of Karnataka were exported to Oman on 19 December 2025, the produce's first shipment to the Omani market.
Summary
GI-tagged Indi Lime from Vijayapura district of Karnataka entered the Oman market when 3 metric tonnes were exported there on 19 December 2025, with APEDA supporting the promotion and export. The Indi Lime shipment to Oman follows the maiden export of 3 metric tonnes to Dubai on 24 August 2025 and later exports of nearly 12 metric tonnes to Dubai, and 350 kg was also flagged off for the United Kingdom. The Commerce Ministry linked the Oman shipment to the recently signed India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, and said the lime's GI status, aroma, high juice content and longer shelf life help it compete abroad.
Key facts
- Date
- 19 December 2025
- Product
- GI-tagged Indi Lime, Vijayapura district, Karnataka
- Oman shipment
- 3 metric tonnes
- Maiden export
- 3 MT to Dubai on 24 August 2025
- UK
- 350 kg flagged off
- Agency
- APEDA
Practice MCQs 2 questions
GI-tagged Indi Lime, which was exported to Oman for the first time on 19 December 2025, comes from which district of Karnataka?
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Correct answer: A — Vijayapura
PIB 2206803: 3 MT of GI-tagged Indi Lime from Vijayapura district of Karnataka were exported to Oman.
Consider the following statements about GI-tagged Indi Lime exports: 1. Three metric tonnes were exported to Oman on 19 December 2025. 2. The maiden export of Indi Lime was to the United Kingdom. 3. APEDA has been supporting the promotion and export of the product. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
PIB 2206803: 3 MT went to Oman on 19 December and APEDA supports promotion and export. The maiden export was 3 MT to Dubai on 24 August 2025; the UK shipment was 350 kg flagged off later, so statement 2 is wrong.