Russia Scraps Ban On Indian Sesame Seeds, Groundnuts

Mumbai: Indian traders can once again begin exporting sesame seeds and groundnuts to Russia. The ban implemented by Russia on imports of Indian sesame seeds and groundnuts has been temporarily lifted with effect from September 11. This decision follows the deliberations that the Indian team comprising Mr S. Dave, Director, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, Mr Sanjiv Sawla, Chairman, Indian Oilseeds & Produce Exporters Association, and others had with their Russian counterparts.