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Podcast: businessline's State of the Economy Podcast
Episode: Spud-tacular growth: India’s potato is turning heads in global markets
Description: In this episode of the State of the Economy podcast, MRS talks to Haresh Karamchandani, MD and CEO of HyFun, about the impressive rise of India as the second-largest producer of potatoes in the world, having surpassed expectations with 60 million tonnes of potatoes produced, despite some weather-related challenges earlier in the planting season. The podcast delves into India’s emergence as a key exporter of frozen potato products such as French fries, hash browns, and chips, an industry that has grown significantly since 2007. As the demand for processed potato products increases both domestically and internationally, Karamchandani shares ins...