Hilsa export to India ends today (5 October) that began on 5 September and was originally set to end by 30 September. The government however later extended the deadline till Wednesday.
The commerce ministry permitted 49 businessmen to export 2,450 tonnes of hilsa to India ahead of Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival in the neighbouring country. More eight firms were added to the list on Monday.
Last year, the commerce ministry gave approval to 115 firms to export 4,600 tonnes of hilsa to India against applications from around 200 companies. However, only 1,100 tonnes were ultimately exported.
