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In a blow to India, EU adds Sindh to basmati-growing areas, allowing Pakistan to ship it to Poland

The development is seen affecting New Delhi’s claim for GI tag as the Pakistan region is not in the original notified areas where the fragrant rice is grown. By Subramani Ra Mancombu The European Union (EU) seems to be favouring Pakistan in the latter’s dispute against India for the basmati rice geographical indication (GI) tag, […]

India’s rice exports on track for new record despite floods: IGC report

This export surge will be fuelled by strong demand from African nations and a recent rebound in shipments to markets in Pacific Asia like the Philippines and Malaysia. Dhirendra Kumar NEW DELHI: India, the world’s leading rice exporter, is poised to ship a record amount of grain this season despite severe flooding that damaged crops […]

India tightens rice export rules to Bangladesh

Exporters must obtain approval from APEDA in Delhi to export rice from now. Tribune Desk India has introduced new regulations governing the export of non-basmati rice to Bangladesh, prompting concerns among importers about slower shipments and rising costs that could drive up domestic prices. Under the revised directive issued Wednesday by India’s Directorate General of […]

Pakistan’s rice exports fall 32% in July–August, overall food exports down 23%

Source: Profit by Pakistan Today. Rice exports from Pakistan were recorded at 545,403 metric tons during the first two months (July-August) of the current financial year, as compared to 616,744 metric tons exported during the same period last year. During the period from July to August 2025, the country earned $314.388 million from rice exports, […]

Basmati exporters to buy more from Haryana, UP and MP to offset Punjab crop losses

Punjab and Haryana, which account for around 75% of the country’s total Basmati output, saw crop damage during floods even as overseas demand is expected to rise this year. Vijay C Roy Basmati exporters are looking at other states to make up for the crop lost to floods in Punjab and Haryana, the largest producers […]

How Punjab floods could impact basmati rice consumers worldwide 

Short-term price spikes of 8–10% in India and 5–7% abroad are expected, but farmer resilience, government relief, and climate-smart tech keep basmati exports strong. By Vikram Marwaha Basmati rice is not a cereal but a fragrant heritage that represents India’s agricultural past, food pride, and a significant export item. Each year, more than 4 million […]

Over 545,403 metric tonnes rice worth $314.38 million exported in 2 months

ISLAMABAD – Rice exports from the country dur­ing the first two months of the cur­rent financial year were recorded at 545,403 metric tonnes, as against the exports of 616,744 metric tonnes of the same period of the last year. During the period from July to August 2025, the country earned $314.388 million by exporting rice […]

Pakistan’s rice exports fall 32% in July–August, overall food exports down 23%

Basmati rice exports fall to 101,934 metric tons worth $107.29 million; overall rice exports total $314.39 million; food imports rise 36.7% during first two months of FY26. By News Desk Rice exports from Pakistan were recorded at 545,403 metric tons during the first two months (July-August) of the current financial year, as compared to 616,744 […]

Over 545,403 metric tons rice worth of $314.388 mln exported in 2 months

ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (APP):Rice exports from the country during the first two months of the current financial year were recorded at 545,403 metric tons, as against the exports of 616,744 metric tons of the same period of the last year. During the period from July to August 2025, the country earned $314.388 million by exporting […]

Rice growers: Punjab to launch ‘Hi-Tech Bank Financing Programme’

Recorder Report LAHORE: The Punjab government will soon launch a ‘Hi-Tech Bank Financing Programme’ to facilitate the paddy growers, especially those growing Basmati, which holds great importance for the national economy and earns substantial foreign exchange. Secretary Agriculture Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo revealed this while speaking at a meeting of the provincial management committee on […]