Telangana’s GI-tagged Tandur Redgram has made its international debut in Australia, with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, facilitating the first-ever export shipment of the distinctive agricultural product.
The consignment, comprising 2.5 metric tonnes of Tandur Redgram, was flagged off virtually from Hyderabad on October 28, 2026, by Surendra Mohan, IAS, Agriculture Production Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Telangana’s Agriculture and Cooperation Department, and R. P. Naidu, Assistant General Manager, APEDA, Hyderabad.
Exported by Hyderabad-based Durga Exports and Imports under the brand name AMMAAS, the consignment is being shipped by sea to Australia, where it will be imported by Bharathma PTY Ltd. The exporter, registered with APEDA, deals in rice, pulses, spices and groceries.
The shipment marks a significant milestone in expanding international market access for Telangana’s region-specific agricultural produce and creating new opportunities for farmers, producers and exporters.
Tandur Redgram is the first agricultural product from Telangana to receive Geographical Indication (GI) registration. It is primarily cultivated in the rainfed areas of four mandals in the Tandur region — Tandur, Basheerabad, Peddemul and Yelal.
The pulse derives its distinctive characteristics from the region’s fertile deep black soils, the presence of attapulgite clay mineral deposits and substantial limestone deposits. It contains approximately 22–24% protein and is valued for its excellent taste, superior cooking quality and enhanced keeping quality.
The GI tag helps distinguish Tandur Redgram from other varieties, strengthening its identity and creating opportunities for improved market recognition and value realisation in domestic and international markets.
The flag-off event was also attended by Dr. Sampath Kumar, ITS, Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Regional Authority, Hyderabad; Sumanth R., representing the exporter; and other APEDA officials.
APEDA Push for GI-Tagged Agricultural Exports
APEDA has been supporting the international promotion of India’s GI-tagged agricultural products through export linkages, participation in international trade fairs and guidance on export opportunities and market access.
The authority’s initiatives aim to enhance the global visibility of India’s distinctive regional produce and create sustainable commercial opportunities for farmers, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) and exporters.
The first shipment of Tandur Redgram to Australia is expected to encourage further exploration of overseas markets for Telangana’s GI-tagged products and other agricultural commodities, strengthening connections between regional producers and international buyers.
The development also highlights the potential of India’s region-specific agricultural products to expand their presence in global markets through quality recognition, export facilitation and targeted market development.