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India: Rice exports from west coast ports surge but eastern terminals see subdued activity

While India continues to dominate the global rice export market, a significant shift in trade patterns is underway, creating a stark contrast between the country’s two coastlines. Exporters are increasingly redirecting their cargo to efficient west coast ports such as Kandla (+33% growth y-o-y in January-August 2025) and the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (+31%), leading […]

India imposes new condition on non-basmati rice exports

Bangladesh is one of the main importers of non-basmati rice from India. The Daily Star NEW DELHI – The Indian government has announced that exports of non-basmati rice will now be allowed only after registration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), an arm of the Commerce Ministry. Bangladesh is one […]

Global farmers’ alliance warns against seed treaty reforms that threaten farmers’ rights

Proposals focus on making MLS more attractive to seed companies, while farmers’ demands are sidelined, they highlight. Shimali Chauhan Summary A coalition of farmer groups and civil society organisations from across the world has raised alarm over proposed reforms to the United Nation’s International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, also called […]

India’s rice exports on track for new record despite floods: IGC report

This export surge will be fuelled by strong demand from African nations and a recent rebound in shipments to markets in Pacific Asia like the Philippines and Malaysia. Dhirendra Kumar NEW DELHI: India, the world’s leading rice exporter, is poised to ship a record amount of grain this season despite severe flooding that damaged crops […]

India tightens rice export rules to Bangladesh

Exporters must obtain approval from APEDA in Delhi to export rice from now. Tribune Desk India has introduced new regulations governing the export of non-basmati rice to Bangladesh, prompting concerns among importers about slower shipments and rising costs that could drive up domestic prices. Under the revised directive issued Wednesday by India’s Directorate General of […]

Floods submerge 16,000 acres along Punjab’s Indo-Pak border, farmers seek BSF support for desilting

Farmers whose land lies beyond the fence have urged the Border Security Force (BSF) to allow them to carry out desilting once the water recedes, as the time available to sow wheat is very limited. Harpreet Bajwa CHANDIGARH: Approximately 16,000 acres of land out of the total 21,600 acres between the border fence on the […]

Uttar Pradesh to Odisha: Top 5 rice-producing states in India 2025

India produced 1,490.74 lakh tonnes of rice in 2024–25, with Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal, Punjab, and Odisha leading the list. By CNBCTV18.com India remains one of the world’s largest rice producers, recording a total output of 1,490.74 lakh tonne in the 2024–25 crop year, according to the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW). […]

Haryana: No clarity about major changes in CMR policy, say rice millers

By HT Correspondent, Karnal Despite the assurances, the association members are still reluctant to register under the CMR policy, raising doubts over the smooth procurement process. Even as the Haryana minister of food supplies, civil and consumer affairs Rajesh Nagar on Tuesday assured the rice millers that their demands will be met within 15 days, […]

Basmati exporters to buy more from Haryana, UP and MP to offset Punjab crop losses

Punjab and Haryana, which account for around 75% of the country’s total Basmati output, saw crop damage during floods even as overseas demand is expected to rise this year. Vijay C Roy Basmati exporters are looking at other states to make up for the crop lost to floods in Punjab and Haryana, the largest producers […]

How Punjab floods could impact basmati rice consumers worldwide 

Short-term price spikes of 8–10% in India and 5–7% abroad are expected, but farmer resilience, government relief, and climate-smart tech keep basmati exports strong. By Vikram Marwaha Basmati rice is not a cereal but a fragrant heritage that represents India’s agricultural past, food pride, and a significant export item. Each year, more than 4 million […]