{
  "id": 15315325,
  "title": "Affordable and versatile, Vietnam's basa gets Indians hooked",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/affordable-and-versatile-vietnams-basa-gets-indians-hooked",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-18T00:30:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/vietnam-basa-fish-imports-rise-indian-seafood-marine-11792060748597.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A relatively inexpensive fish from Vietnam, known as basa or Pangasius, is gaining popularity in India. Restaurants, hotels, and caterers are favoring this versatile ingredient due to its affordability and adaptability in various cuisines, including Indian dishes. Vijay C. Roy, an experienced journalist with over 21 years of coverage across multiple news organizations, reports on the increasing consumption of basa in India. Roy covers agriculture, food processing, climate change policies, and their impact on various stakeholders. His focus lies in simplifying complex agri-economic issues and providing a balanced perspective.",
  "summary": "Basa imports from Vietnam rose 13.7% to $18.23 million in FY26, extending the trend into April-July with a 19.4% year-on-year increase to $5.42 million.",
  "key_points": [
    "Basa, also known as Pangasius, is an affordable fish from Vietnam.",
    "Restaurants and caterers in India favor basa for its versatility.",
    "Vijay C. Roy reports on basa's increasing consumption in India."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The rising demand for Vietnamese basa among Indian hospitality professionals signals a shift toward cost-effective protein sources that can easily adapt to diverse local culinary traditions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}