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Way paved for India’s Gulf-bound rice exports to resume as war clouds lift

Posted By: Gopi New Delhi, June 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Israel-Iran ceasefire has paved the way for India’s Basmati exports to resume to the Gulf region, which is a major market for the aromatic rice, with Iran accounting for as much as 35 per cent of the total shipments. Around one lakh tonnes of Basmati rice […]

Indian basmati 24-25 exports up Rs1,923cr over last season

Ikhliqah Singh Aujla Chandigarh: Despite the shadow of tensions between Iran and Israel, the export of Indian basmati rice surged by Rs 1,923 crore in 2024-25 fiscal year (April-March) compared with the previous fiscal year, according to the data available with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The escalating Israel-Iran conflict […]

Basmati Rice shipments to Iran stuck at ports amid Middle East conflict

India Shipping News NEW DELHI: Around 1,00,000 tonnes of Basmati Rice destined for Iran are stranded at Indian ports due to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, the All India Rice Exporters Association (AIREA) said on Monday. Association President Mr. Satish Goyal said around 1,00,000 tonnes of basmati rice meant for Iran is currently stuck at Indian […]

Impact of Iran-Israel Conflict on Rice Exporters: Focus on India’s Basmati

OV Desk Approximately 100,000 tonnes of basmati rice destined for Iran are currently stranded at Indian ports due to escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran. This disruption has significant implications for India’s rice export industry, particularly as Iran is the second-largest market for Indian basmati rice. The All India Rice Exporters Association has reported that […]

Basmati rice exports to Iran will likely equal last year’s level 

About 1 lakh tonnes of contracted quantity waiting to be shipped; new deals will be signed from October. By Prabhudatta Mishra India’s Basmati rice exports to Iran may be near last year’s level of 0.86 million tonnes (mt). This is because shipments are normally sold at a $100/tonne discount in addition to Iran’s demand-production mismatch, […]

Farm goods exports rise 8% to $ 4.2 billion in April-May

Farm goods exports rose over 8% to $4.2 billion in April-May 2025, led by strong rice, buffalo meat, and fruit shipments. India’s rice trade regained momentum after export curbs were lifted. Rising global demand and above-normal monsoon forecast are expected to further boost agri-exports. Written by Sandip Das India’s exports of agricultural and processed food […]

Rice exporters face payment delays amid West Asia chaos

With the escalation of Iran-Israel conflict, rice exporters in Haryana — which accounts for 30 per cent of the country’s basmati rice shipments to Iran — are struggling with major disruptions in ship movements and payment delays. While Karnal is the main hub of basmati exports, Kaithal and Sonipat too contribute to the foreign demand. […]

Basmati Rice Trade Hit Amidst Iran-Israel Conflict; Payment Crisis & Sharp Price Dips Possible, Say Exporters

All India Rice Exporters Association President Satish Goyal said that over 1 lakh tonnes of basmati rice meant for Iran is currently stuck at Indian ports. Iran is a very important market for us. He added that while there hasn’t yet been a complete halt in trade, delays in shipments and uncertainty around payments could […]

Exporters of rice in Haryana are worries over ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel

Satish Handa Ambala: Exporters of rice in Haryana are worried over ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. They said the Iran-Israel war will leave a bad effect on the exporters in the state. Large number of Haryana’s Basmati exporters may suffer losses due to the Iran-Israel war, due to payments worth rupees 2000 crores of […]