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Asia rice: India prices hold near 1-year lows, Thai rates rise on steady demand

Rice export prices in India held near their lowest level in more than a year amid a slight improvement in demand, while Thailand rates rose as the Southeast Asian country sees consistent demand from its customers. Top exporter India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $490-$495 per ton this week, unchanged from last week […]

Pakistan achieves $4 billion in rice exports for the first time

Significant growth in basmati and silver rice production marks a new milestone for the nation’s economy. Samaa Web Desk Pakistan has achieved a historic milestone this fiscal year, generating $4 billion in revenue through rice exports for the first time. This accomplishment supported by the Sustainable Industries and Financial Corporation (SIFC) has prompted an increase […]

India’s rice export boom: How India became the world’s grain powerhouse

India is leading the global rice market, but it’s more than just a grain game—it’s a tale of trade wars, culinary diplomacy, and the art of balancing supply and demand. Anushruti Singh Imagine this: India and its neighbouring countries are locked in tense trade negotiations, but there is one thing that unites them all—rice. India’s […]

Innoterra to scale up exports of basmati rice, spices from India

The company, which exports basmati rice from India, is considering investing in a rice mill as part of its backward integration plans, while expanding its spices exports basket. By Vishwanath Kulkarni The Swiss-Indian food and technology platform, Innoterra, is eyeing growth in its bulk commodities business of rice and spices exports from India on growing […]

Advancing direct-seeded rice technology in northern Bangladesh through mechanized clustered demonstration

Muhammad Ashraful Habib, Swati Nayak, Nuruzzaman, Saidul Islam, and Amaresh Chandel Agriculture is the backbone of rural communities in Bangladesh, where farming employs more than 60% of the population. Farmers have been cultivating their lands using plenty of work, water, and expense. As rice is the staple food of Bangladesh, rice farming has a distinct […]

Why Basmati 1509 Prices remain stagnant despite removal of Export Cap, Farmers in Punjab disappointed

Farmers like Amrik Singh from Amritsar are bearing the brunt of these developments. Singh, who sold his Basmati 1509 produce at Rs 2,600 per quintal today, is deeply disappointed. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba Farmers in Punjab are growing increasingly frustrated as the price of Basmati 1509 remains stubbornly low, despite the removal of the […]

What Is Basmati Rice? A Guide to What Some Call the “Queen of Rice”

This fragrant, tender, fluffy rice variety is cherished across South Asia and the Middle East. By Perry Santanachote Basmati rice—often called the “queen of rice” in India and Pakistan—is cherished in kitchens worldwide, particularly in South Asian cuisines. When translated directly from Hindi, basmati means “queen of fragrance.” Its delicate aroma, long slender grains, and […]

Rice prices drop in top hubs as supply surges after Indian export relaxations

SynopsisIndia’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $490-$495 per metric ton this week, the lowest since Aug. 24, 2023, amid weak demand and depreciation in the rupee. Rice prices across major Asian hubs declined to their lowest in more than a year this week, pressured by slow demand and increased supply after top exporter […]

Rice prices drop in top hubs as supply surges after Indian export relaxations

BENGALURU/MUMBAI/BANGKOK/HANOI AND BANGLADESH: Rice prices across major Asian hubs declined to their lowest in more than a year this week, pressured by slow demand and increased supply after top exporter India recently eased restrictions on exports of the staple. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $490-$495 per metric ton this week, the lowest […]

Why Basmati 1509 Prices remain stagnant despite removal of Export Cap, Farmers in Punjab disappointed

Farmers like Amrik Singh from Amritsar are bearing the brunt of these developments. Singh, who sold his Basmati 1509 produce at Rs 2,600 per quintal today, is deeply disappointed. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba Farmers in Punjab are growing increasingly frustrated as the price of Basmati 1509 remains stubbornly low, despite the removal of the […]