Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport.
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Bengaluru: Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has posted 13% rise in coriander trade this season.
During the June-November 2025 season, the airport handled 5,904 metric tonnes of coriander, a 13% increase year-on-year.
This season saw movement across 22 domestic destinations, with notable growth in shipments from northern and central markets. Lucknow, Varanasi, and Jaipur, in particular, recorded a significant volume increase, the airport stated.
Kolkata accounted for the highest share of coriander traffic, followed by Delhi, Bagdogra, Ranchi, and Patna.
The airport also facilitated movement to five more domestic destinations — Agartala, Agra, Nagpur, Amritsar, and Port Blair.
"The season’s agri-cargo volumes reflect evolving demand patterns and expanding domestic linkages, while reinforcing BLR Airport’s role in facilitating efficient, scalable agri-cargo operations to support India’s growing agricultural trade," the statement said.