India's toffee exports surge 166% to Rs 132 crore in FY26, led by Parle's Melody
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal flagged a 166% jump in India's toffee exports over 12 years, from Rs 49.68 crore in FY14 to Rs 132 crore in FY26. The spotlight follows PM Modi's gifting of Parle's Melody toffees to Italian PM Meloni, putting the confectionery category back in focus.
What happened
Parle Melody · India's toffee exports grew 166% over 12 years to Rs 132 crore in FY26, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said, after PM Modi gifted Parle's Melody
Key facts
- 166% growth
- Rs 132 crore FY26
- Rs 49.68 crore FY14
Why this matters
Cross-border visibility for Indian toffee creates a window to acquire regional confectionery makers or license heritage brands like Melody for distribution tie-ups in EU and Gulf corridors.