National Co-operative Exports Limited is a national level multi-state co-operative dedicated to exports. It is an umbrella body that represents the entire co-operative sector of India in overseas markets. NCEL was approved by the Union Government of India, and formally registered under the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 on 25 January 2023. As of August 2025, Exports through NCEL have already crossed 13.49 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of agricultural commodities worth Rs.5,403.01 crore including rice, fresh red onion, sugar, baby food, processed food, spices and tea. Key Targets: 1. Act as the nodal agency for co-operative exports and sign MoUs with state and UT-level bodies. 2. Link stakeholders to global markets and create rural jobs through value addition, storage, packaging and transport. 3. Promote exports of agricultural and allied commodities at internationally benchmarked prices. 4. Provide market research, consultancy, training, certification support, logistics and infrastructure for co-operatives. 5. Build a knowledge base and enhance branding, labelling and packaging to strengthen global positioning of cooperative products. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Government of India, Shri Amit Shah has urged NCEL to explore new export opportunities. Shri Shah directed that exports of all cooperative institutions should be routed through NCEL. National Co-operative Exports Limited represents a new era for India’s co-operative sector. In just two years, it has built a wide membership, exported millions of tonnes of produce, and shared profits with members. The next stage will involve scaling exports, diversifying the commodity basket, and deepening partnerships across the globe. With government support and a strong foundation built by its promoters, NCEL is poised to become the global face of India’s co-operatives.