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India exported 19.86 million tonnes rice till Mar 25 of FY25: Govt tells RS

Out of total exports till March 25 of the last fiscal, basmati rice shipments stood at 59.44 lakh tonnes. Exports of parboiled rice stood at 90.44 lakh tonnes, non-basmati white rice 33.23 lakh tonnes. Press Trust of India New Delhi India has exported 198.65 lakh tonnes of rice till March 25 of the last fiscal […]

Asia rice: Weak demand, high supplies push Indian prices to lowest since June 2023.

Reuters BENGALURU/ MUMBAI/BANGKOK/HANOI AND BANGLADESH: Indian rice prices fell this week to their lowest level since June 2023 on sluggish demand and ample supplies, while Thai rice export prices held steady near an over two-year low. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $395-$401 per tonne, down from the last week’s $403-$410. “Buyers are […]

Asia rice: Weak demand, high supplies push Indian prices to lowest since June 2023.

Reuters BENGALURU/MUMBAI/ BANGKOK/HANOI AND BANGLADESH: Indian rice prices fell this week to their lowest level since June 2023 on sluggish demand and ample supplies, while Thai rice export prices held steady near an over two-year low. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $395-$401 per tonne, down from the last week’s $403-$410. “Buyers are […]

Piracy of Indian Basmati Varieties by Pakistan Proven, Confirmed by DNA Test

DNA testing in a prestigious European lab has proven that Pakistan is illegally growing and exporting Indian basmati varieties by modifying their titles. Harvir Singh Basmati varieties developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi (Pusa Institute), are being pirated and grown by Pakistan. This allegation has also been proven in international lab […]

India 1st, Thailand 2nd…, list where India’s dominance leaves US and China far behind as it leads global market in rice export

Recently, India removed all restrictions on rice exports, which had an immediate impact on the global market. As a result, rice prices in the international market dropped. By Analiza Pathak. Rice is a major commodity in global trade, and India holds the top spot as the world’s largest rice exporter. Even a small policy shift […]

India Lifts Rice Export Ban, Pressuring Global Market and Rival Producers

India’s push to expand rice exports boosts farmers’ incomes and economic stability but intensifies global competition and trade dynamics. by Sri Lanka Guardian. India has lifted its final restrictions on rice exports, a move aimed at boosting agricultural shipments and supporting economic growth as the country grapples with a slowdown. As the world’s largest rice […]

India’s Record Rice Output Keeps Prices Stable Despite Weak Demand

India has registered record rice production in the 2024–25 crop year, with kharif rice output reaching 1,206.79 lakh tonnes and rabi rice at 157.58 lakh tonnes. This marks a sharp increase in kharif rice by 74.20 lakh tonnes compared to the previous year. The government has procured 75.80 million tonnes of paddy, bolstering domestic stocks […]

11,500 MT rice from India arrives at Ctg port

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Dhaka A consignment of 11,500 tonnes of non-basmati or parboiled rice has arrived at the Chattogram port under package-2 from India to meet the country’s domestic demand. The consignment carried on a ship (MV DDS Marina) reached the Chattogram port, said a food ministry release on Monday. The physical test of […]