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Trump’s new tariff to affect basmati rice export from Punjab, likely to benefit Pakistan.

Disputes have already arisen between the exporters and the buyers with the new US tariff order to be implemented from April 9. Harpreet Bajwa CHANDIGARH: The 26 percent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump will directly hit the basmati rice export from India. It is likely to affect Punjab, the highest producer of Basmati […]

US Imposes 26% Tariff On Indian Basmati Rice.

Exporters brace for impact as tariffs threaten livelihoods and market share. Chandigarh: A steep 26% import tariff imposed by the US on Indian basmati rice has sent ripples through Punjab’s rice industry, threatening to slash exporter margins, destabilize procurement prices for farmers, and shift American buyers toward cheaper alternatives such as Pakistan. The sudden hike, […]

27pc tariff on Indian rice temporary hurdle, say exporters

Synopsis Indian rice exporters are cautiously monitoring the impact of the new 27% US tariff, though it is expected to be a short-term challenge. Industry leaders believe India’s competitive pricing and strong market presence in West Asia and the US will help maintain stability. Indian rice exporters are adopting a wait-and-watch approach following United States’ […]

India to implement new tariff line for rice exports from May 1. 

Rising temperature affected India’s wheat yield in North-Western plains in 2021-22I varieties gain, Government tells Rajya Sabha. By BL Mangaluru Bureau A new tariff line regime for rice-based on process (parboiled, others) and on variety (rice recognised by the Geographical Indication Registry, Basmati, others) will be implemented by the Centre from May 1 for the […]

Indian rice turns competitive in the global market, exports may pick up from June 

5% broken rice offers cut by over $20/tonne in a month, while parboiled price prices down $14. By Subramani Ra Mancombu Rice exports from India are likely to pick up from June once competing countries such as Vietnam and Pakistan run out of stocks, traders said. A factor that could go in India’s favour is […]

India exported 19.86 million tonnes rice till Mar 25 of FY25: Govt tells RS

Out of total exports till March 25 of the last fiscal, basmati rice shipments stood at 59.44 lakh tonnes. Exports of parboiled rice stood at 90.44 lakh tonnes, non-basmati white rice 33.23 lakh tonnes. Press Trust of India New Delhi India has exported 198.65 lakh tonnes of rice till March 25 of the last fiscal […]

Piracy of Indian Basmati Varieties by Pakistan Proven, Confirmed by DNA Test

DNA testing in a prestigious European lab has proven that Pakistan is illegally growing and exporting Indian basmati varieties by modifying their titles. Harvir Singh Basmati varieties developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi (Pusa Institute), are being pirated and grown by Pakistan. This allegation has also been proven in international lab […]

Punjab’s Basmati conundrum.

The Story If you’ve ever seen a paddy field, you’ve probably noticed it looks like it was flooded the night before. That’s because rice fields stay waterlogged for most of the cultivation season. Farmers flood them before sowing to help roots establish and then maintain just enough standing water throughout the crop cycle to support […]

DGFT exempts certificate of inspection for export of basmati, non-basmati rice to Europe except UK.

India has exempted the need for a certificate of inspection for European countries except the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland for export of basmati and non-basmati rice.ANI New Delhi [India], March 10 (ANI): India has exempted the need for a certificate of inspection for European countries except the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland […]