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India’s rice exporters aim to tap into opportunities worth ₹1.80 lakh cr, sign MoUs worth ₹25,000 cr

India produced around 150 million tonnes of rice in FY2024-25 from nearly 47 million hectares, accounting for about 28% of global output. By Abhimanyu Sharma India’s rice exporters aim to unlock ₹1.80 lakh crore in new rice import markets and sign export MoUs worth ₹25,000 crore at the upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 […]

India’s Rice Exports Surge in 2025: A Global Grain Dominance

India is stepping up its rice exports, targeting 26 global markets like the Philippines and the UK. The Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 will unify stakeholders to enhance global rice trade efficiency. India’s rice production hit 150 million tonnes in 2024-25 with exports valued at USD 12.95 billion. Devdiscourse News Desk India is intensifying its […]

Indian rice varieties set to feature in Kimchi, Sushi, Dumplings, and Burritos amid export drive

As a case in point, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) termed Japan a huge market for Indian rice, having identified 7 varieties from J&K, and the Northeast for sticky rice. By Abhimanyu Sharma As part of increasing rice exports in volume and scale, the Indian government and exporters are exploring […]

Odisha’s rice millers to meet in Bargarh on October 26 to discuss issues

Bansal further said OSCSC, the paddy procurement agency for the state, has not paid the custody and maintenance charges to the millers for KMS 2023-24 and 24-25. Express News Service BHUBANESWAR: Members of the All Odisha Rice Millers’ Association (AORMA) have decided to convene a meeting in Bargarh on October 26 to discuss various issues […]

Odisha to take part in upcoming Int’l Rice Conference in New Delhi

The Odisha government has collaborated with the Indian Rice Exporters Federation for Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC)-2025, scheduled to be held in New Delhi on October 30-31. by Priya Ranjan Swain Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has collaborated with the Indian Rice Exporters Federation for Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC)-2025, scheduled to be held in New […]

New Delhi to host 2-day global rice conference from Oct 30 

Organised by IREF in collaboration with Apeda, Kribhco is the main sponspor of the event. By BL Chennai Bureau Over 5,000 farmers and 1,000 cooperatives are expected to take part in the two-day Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 to be held in New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam from October 30. Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF) […]

China leads as top buyer of Myanmar rice with over 1M tonnes in H1 2025-2026

Nyein Nyein China was the largest buyer of Myanmar rice with over one million tonnes of rice and broken rice in the past six months of the current financial year 2025-2026 beginning 1 April, according to the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF).Indonesia is the second largest importing country of Myanmar rice with over 267,882 tonnes, followed […]

FCI set to launch direct rice sale to public on Nov 14 

Simultaneously, it has floated tenders for bulk sale of rice to traders at ₹2,800 per quintal, allowing purchases of up to 50,000 tonnes per bidder. By Prabhudatta Mishra The Food Corporation of India (FCI) plans to sell the best quality rice, including parboiled rice, directly to consumers during Delhi’s annual trade fair on November 14. […]

Basmati growers face losses as prices crash by Rs1,500/quintal

Traders blame it on cheaper grain from UP, West Asia conflict, US tariffs. Ruchika Khanna Basmati growers are staring at losses for the second consecutive year as the prices have plummeted. With basmati arrivals picking up in mandis, PUSA 1509 variety was fetching between Rs 2,300 and Rs 2,500 per quintal, while PUSA 1718 has […]