INDIA–BRAZIL TRADE MISSION 2026
Strategic Engagement | Direct Trade | Government Alignment
New Delhi / São Paulo / Brasília | Campo Grande/Barretos/May 2026
V.P.V. Yugka Murrthy
Vice President – Government & External Affairs, ILACC
Founder – Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam International Export Import Consultancy
MISSION OVERVIEW
From 25 April to 6 May 2026, a focused Brazil mission was successfully executed across São Paulo, Santos, Brasília, Campo Grande, and Barretos, aimed at building direct, transparent, and scalable agro-commodity trade channels between India and Brazil.
STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENTS
Government & Senate – Brasília
Engagements with diplomatic and trade promotion officials (DPRA), aligning on policy-level support and structured trade facilitation.
Outcome: Agreement to pursue a high-level delegation meeting in September 2026
FIEMS – Mato Grosso do Sul
Discussions with senior leadership on industrial collaboration, logistics integration, and cross-border trade expansion
OBEID Agro Traders – Campo Grande
Engagement with a leading commodities trading house to explore bulk supply partnerships and long-term trade frameworks
RAS Group – Barretos
Meeting with CEO leadership to evaluate direct sourcing, processing, and export collaboration opportunities
TRADE FOCUS
Sugar (ICUMSA – Direct Mill Linkages)
Pulses (Black Gram, Green Moong)
Maize (Corn)
Soybean
Sesame Seeds
Emphasis on producer-direct procurement, eliminating unnecessary layers and ensuring price transparency
CORE OUTCOMES
Direct engagement with producers and large trading houses
Strengthened India–Brazil agro trade corridor
Alignment on port-based trade via São Paulo & Santos
Foundation for long-term commodity contracts
Movement towards a structured, compliant, and scalable trade ecosystem
STRATEGIC POSITIONING
This mission establishes:
A direct sourcing model (mill/producers only)
A government-aligned trade approach
A transparent and ethical international trading framework
NEXT PHASE
Brazil delegation visit to India
September 2026 high-level meetings in Brasília
Expansion into long-term supply contracts & institutional trade channels
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
“This visit has laid a strong foundation for structured and transparent trade collaboration between India and Brazil, with a clear focus on direct producer engagement.
V.P.V. Yugka Murrthy
CONTACT
VPV Yugka Murrthy
Vice President
Government &External Affairs
Indo Latin American Chamber of Commerce
vp.south@ilacc.com
+91 94882 55557
www.ilacc.com
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