BSS Traders report that the recent approval of rice imports from India through land ports has caused an oversupply in the market, leading to a decrease in prices. Prices for four types of rice have dropped by Tk 5 to Tk 8 per kg. After three months of price volatility, rice prices in major wholesale […]
Source: Milling Middle East & Africa India has teamed up with the World Food Programme (WFP) to combat global hunger by agreeing to supply fortified rice to crisis-affected populations worldwide. The partnership was formalized through a Letter of Intent (LoI) signed between the WFP and the Government of India, marking a new milestone in international […]
Subramani Ra Mancombu Cost of Pakistan’s fragrant rice is $250/tonne more than India, says the India MD of the company. Europea bought more basmati from India this year than from Pakistan, as the price of the latter was $250 a tonne more expensive, according to Graham Carter, Managing Director of Ebro India Pvt Ltd. “Pakistani […]
Centre has started selling 1-9 tonnes rice directly from FCI depot in consuming States. By Prabhudatta Mishra India’s rice procurement in the 2024-25 season (October-September) has reached 545.22 lakh tonnes (lt) until August 31, up from 525.22 lt a year ago. Due to higher procurement, the government is now planning a roadmap to dispose of […]
The initiative allows WFP to procure fortified rice directly from India to meet the nutritional needs of populations facing severe food insecurity. INDIA – India has teamed up with the World Food Programme (WFP) to combat global hunger by agreeing to supply fortified rice to crisis-affected populations worldwide. The partnership was formalized through a Letter […]
India Shipping News BENGALURU: India’s export economy has been shaken by Washington’s sudden imposition of punitive tariffs of up to 50 per cent on Indian goods. With marine products, textiles, gems, automobiles and electronics caught in the crossfire, nearly Rs 7.25 lakh crore worth of shipments are in the grey zone. Economists warn of a […]
Indian exporters of rice, tractors, gems, and jewellery have been diversifying beyond the US. This shift occurred even before President Trump’s tariffs. Exports of gems and jewellery to the US decreased. Kirtika Suneja & Anoushka Sawhney – ET Bureau Indian exporters of rice, tractors, and certain gems and jewellery items have been diversifying beyond the […]
Synopsis India is aggressively pursuing rice export opportunities in the Philippines, the world’s largest rice importer, aiming to significantly increase its market share. A delegation of Indian exporters will visit the Philippines in September to explore potential for rice, vegetables, groundnut, and meat exports. The Philippines’ food importers will also attend trade events in India […]
Thai rice faces a prolonged crisis as global and domestic prices fall. India’s plan to release 20 million tonnes of rice threatens to drive prices down further, while Vietnam pushes premium “ST” rice to compete with Thai jasmine. Chukiat Opaswong, honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association (TREA), told Thansettakij that India’s planned stock […]
TBS Report “The Bangladesh govt approved duty-free import of 4.6 lakh tonnes of parboiled rice and 39,000 tonnes of raw rice under private allotment. This has led to a sudden spike in domestic rice price with Bengal the most affected,” said Suraj Agarwal, a commodity analyst. Rice prices in eastern India rose sharply this week […]
