Archive · 21 Aug 2025
India's Economic Update: SAF, Mutual Funds, Coffee, and Cotton Trade
Several economic developments have been reported.
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a biofuel similar to jet fuel, is gaining traction with blending targets set for 2027.
Non-residents from the UAE hold a significant share of domestic mutual funds.
Indian coffee exporters are profiting from low global coffee stocks.
Additionally, the Indian government has removed the duty on cotton imports to help the textile industry.
These measures aim to boost various sectors and facilitate trade.
SAF is a biofuel from sustainable sources, similar to jet fuel.
India set SAF blending targets for 2027 onward, starting with international flights.
Non-residents of UAE held the largest share of domestic MF units in FY25.
Indian coffee exporters benefited from lower global coffee stocks in 2024-25.
The Indian government eliminated the 11% duty on cotton imports.
- Who
- Indian government, various industries, and international entities.
- What
- Developments in aviation fuel, mutual funds, coffee exports, and cotton imports.
- When
- Ongoing, with targets and surveys related to FY25.
- Where
- India and global markets.
- Why
- To promote sustainable practices, manage trade, and support economic growth.
Industry Perspective
US Perspective
Cotton Import Duty
Industry Perspective
Eliminating cotton import duty is a positive move
US Perspective
US pushes for greater cotton access to India
- SAF Blending Target
- 1% in 2027, 2% in 2028 (international flights)
- UAE MF Share
- Largest share among non-residents in FY25
- Coffee Exports
- Benefitted from low global stocks
- Cotton Duty
- Eliminated at 11%
- Indian Exports FY25
- $437.4 billion