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India sets sail on new rice odyssey, eyeing 26 fresh global markets

Agribusiness APEDA’s new roadmap blends trade expansion with sustainability and supply chain resilience India, already the world’s preeminent rice exporter, is now scripting the next chapter of its agricultural diplomacy — expanding its rice export footprint to 26 new markets across the globe. The announcement by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority […]

Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 To Be Held In New Delhi On October 30-31

The BIRC 2025 is scheduled to be held at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on 30–31 October 2025. The event, led by industry bodies with government support, aims to boost trade partnerships and expand India’s rice export potential. KJ Staff India is preparing to highlight its growing dominance in the global rice market […]

Telangana eyes global rice markets to tackle surplus stocks

The Hans India Hyderabad: A high-level brainstorming session was held on Tuesday at the Agri Hub of Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU), Rajendranagar, to address the challenge of surplus rice stocks in Telangana. With paddy production soaring, officials and experts gathered to explore export strategies for the excess 50 lakh metric tons of rice. […]

India’s rice exporters seek deals with emerging markets after strong monsoon

Reuters NEW DELHI: India’s rice traders plan to seek export deals for the new season’s crop with buyers in emerging markets such as Iraq, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, a top industry official said, after above-average monsoon rains boosted output. “India is already a major player in the global rice trade, and our aim now is […]

Vietnam’s rice exports to new market surge

SGGP The Vietnam Customs under the Ministry of Finance yesterday reported that there was a surge in rice exports to new markets such as China and Africa. According to the Vietnam Customs, rice exports have decreased considerably since the Philippines temporarily suspended rice imports starting September 1, 2025. In September, the volume of exported rice […]

BIRC 2025 to link farmers with the global supply chain in big push towards Viksit Bharat 2047

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): The upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 (BIRC 2025) will be a major milestone towards Viksit Bharat 2047 and will go a long way in serving the interest of farmers. As per Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) this MEGA event, scheduled for 30 and 31 October 2025 at the […]

When bumper crop comes a cropper in TN delta

As rains lash the region, farmers who are forced to store their harvest in the open near DPCs face mounting losses. N Ramesh, Mohamed Salahudeen THANJAVUR/NAGAPATTINAM: A bumper paddy crop coupled with poor planning by the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) and new union food ministry norms for blending fortified rice has slowed paddy […]

India eyes bigger share in global rice market, BIRC 2025 to drive export push: IREF’s Prem Garg

The event will target Rs 1.80 lakh crore in new rice import markets currently sourced from India’s competitors Parul India is setting its sights on expanding its dominance in the global rice trade, aiming to capture up to 55-60 per cent of the world market share, Prem Garg, Chairman of Shri Lal Mahal Group and […]

India to focus on 26 countries to expand rice exports during international rice conference

Over 3,000 farmers and FPOs, 1,000 foreign buyers from 80 countries, and 2,500 exporters, millers, to participate. By BL New Delhi Bureau India has identified 26 countries as potential markets for expanding its rice exports, including Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and the US, with a potential of unlocking Rs 1.8 lakh crore of export orders, and […]

Asia rice: India rates rise from over 9-year low

Reuters BENGALURU / HANOI, MUMBAI / BANGKOK / DHAKA: Indian rice exports edged up from a more than nine-year low this week, supported by a stronger rupee despite muted demand, while Thai prices extended declines for a sixth consecutive week, hitting an 18-year low on weak buying activity. Very few export deals were signed in […]