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India supports Namibia’s food security with rice rice shipment

ANI New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): India has stepped up to support Namibia to boost their food security. A shipment of 1000 metric tons of rice has departed from Maharashtra’s Nhava Sheva Port, headed for Namibia. Sharing a post on X, Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, wrote, “Humanitarian […]

No further quota: MoC to blacklist defaulting Sri Lankan rice buyers

Mushtaq Ghumman ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry is to informally blacklist those Sri Lankan companies that defaulted in payment to Pakistani rice exporters by disallowing allocation of rice quota. This mechanism was shared by Commerce Ministry officials at a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Commerce, which met on Monday with Senator Anusha Rahman in […]

Govt removes minimum export price on basmati rice, duties on edible oil rises

The Union Government has decided to remove the minimum export price (MEP) thresholds on the export of basmati rice, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement on Saturday. ANI New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): The Union Government has removed the minimum export price (MEP) threshold for basmati rice exports, the Ministry […]

Rice stocks rally up to 15% after Government removes minimum export price

Synopsis Shares of rice companies like KRBL, LT Foods, and Kohinoor Foods surged up to 15% on BSE after the government removed the $950/tonne minimum export price for basmati rice, boosting global demand. Shares of rice stocks like KRBL, LT Foods, Kohinoor Foods, and others rallied up to 15% on BSE today after the government […]

Government of India removes floor price on Basmati Rice exports

In a significant move to enhance the export of Basmati rice, a premier Geographical Indication (GI) variety of India, the Government of India has announced the removal of the floor price on Basmati rice exports. This decision comes in response to ongoing trade concerns and the adequate domestic availability of rice. The Agricultural and Processed […]

Centre Scraps Minimum Export Price On Basmati Rice: A Major Boost For Exporters

India, the largest rice exporter globally, has been limiting rice exports to curb domestic food inflation, which led to a significant decline in rice shipments. Mahima Vachhrajani In a crucial decision, the Indian government has removed the minimum export price (MEP) of $950 per tonne for basmati rice, a move that is expected to benefit […]

India removes floor price for basmati rice exports to claw back global share

By Mayank Bhardwaj NEW DELHI, Sept 13 (Reuters) – India removed a floor price for basmati rice exports on Friday, according to a government order, to help farmers struggling with debt and higher costs boost overseas sales of the premium grade just weeks ahead of the arrival of the new-season crop. Last year New Delhi […]

Basmati Rice Yield Expected to Surge by 20% Due to Expanded Farmland and Good Rains

by Tractor Junction The Basmati Rice crop is likely to grow by 15-20% this year due to farmers planting more land with good rains. The All India Rice Exporters Association (AIREA) expects a higher crop production. The quantity of basmati crop production will be estimated after the survey. India’s basmati rice exports rise by 15 […]