Vibhor Mohan Chandigarh: Rising tensions between Iran and Israel have cast a long shadow over India’s basmati rice exports, with exporters warning that any disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could cripple trade with Gulf countries and hand long-term strategic advantage to Pakistan. At the heart of the concern is the possible closure […]
Indian Basmati rice exporters are increasingly concerned about a slowdown in shipments and payment delays to Iran, a historically significant market, due to the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Written by Sandip Das Rice exporters to Iran, one of the biggest destinations for Basmati rice, fear a slowdown in shipments and payment delays following the escalation of […]
Chandigarh: Basmati could emerge as a viable alternative following the recent ban on hybrid and Pusa 44 paddy varieties, despite the potential short-term challenges for farmers and seed vendors. Improved market prices in some areas might help offset farmers’ concerns about the fluctuating basmati prices experienced over the last few years. Last year, the Punjab […]
Simply Haryana: India, Pakistan vying for Gulf market. Parveen Arora/ Tribune News Service India and Pakistan are now bracing up for ‘Operation Basmati’, in the wake of Operation Sindoor. In the weeks to come, the estranged neighbours are expected to vie for the highly competitive basmati export, especially in the Gulf region. Industry insiders are […]
Source: Pakistan Observer Prices of several basic commodities including rice and chicken increased, adding to financial burden on households preparing for the festive season. Super Basmati rice prices jumped from Rs25 to 30 per kilogram, now reaching Rs340 per kilogram, Sella rice rate has been increased by Rs20, hitting Rs340 per kg in late May. […]
by Web Desk (Lahore) KARACHI – Prices of sevearal basic commodities including rice and chicken increased, adding to financial burden on households preparing for the festive season. Super Basmati rice prices jumped from Rs25 to 30 per kilogram, now reaching Rs340 per kilogram, Sella rice rate has been increased by Rs20, hitting Rs340 per kg […]
Exports of major commodities under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) increased by 11% in 2024-25, reaching $27.90 billion. Ajeet Singh. India’s agricultural and allied sector exports witnessed a significant increase of 6.47% in the fiscal year 2024-25, reaching $51.91 billion. This growth is particularly noteworthy given that the country’s total […]
Unrest in Sindh provice flares up again, adding to the existing shipping woes. By Subramani Ra Mancombu. Pakistan rice exports in trouble as the unrest in Sindh has added the problems it is facing in shipping its consignments, after its bilateral relations with India deteriorated. In April, Pakistan rice exports declined to a little less […]
Rice prices have stabilised in Asia after they spiked over supply concerns resulting from the conflict between India and Pakistan. Biman Mukherji India is looking to increase rice exports following an early start to the monsoon season and de-escalation in tensions with Pakistan, raising hopes that the world’s top rice exporter can help stabilise prices […]
Fall to 43,895 tons primarily due to closure of Iran border SHAHRAM HAQ LAHORE: Pakistan’s Basmati rice exports plummeted to a low of 43,895 tons in April 2025, marking the worst monthly performance in the current fiscal year (July 2024-April 2025), according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The sharp decline […]
