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UAE non-basmati rice prices set to drop 20% as India lifts export ban

Thailand and Pakistan are the other major rice exporters to the UAE, which is the world’s largest re-exporter of rice. by Waheed Abbas Non-basmati rice prices are expected to drop around 20 per cent in the UAE after India removed the export ban on the commodity. India is the largest source of rice imports for […]

Export ban on Non-Basmati White Rice lifted: why, what is the likely impact

The export ban had come amid a marginal dip in rice production and the looming threat of an erratic monsoon last year. What is the situation this year? What is India’s status as a rice exporter? We explain. Written by Harikishan Sharma The Centre Saturday (September 28) lifted the ban on export of Non-Basmati White […]

West Bengal exporters rejoice Centre’s move to lift ban on non-basmati white rice

Jayatri Nag, ET Bureau Synopsis: India has lifted its ban on the export of non-basmati white rice, a move welcomed by exporters in West Bengal. The government also reduced the export duty on parboiled rice from 20 percent to 10 percent. This decision is expected to boost incomes for exporters and farmers with the upcoming […]

Indian move puts more pressure on Thai rice prices

Delhi to resume non-basmati rice exports as it seeks to expand world market share. NEW DELHI – India is preparing to resume exports of non-basmati white rice as inventories in the world’s biggest exporter of the grain surge and farmers prepare to harvest a new crop. New Delhi set a floor price for non-basmati exports […]

India eases export restrictions on non-basmati white rice; minimum price cap set at $490 per tonne

The move has amended the export policy for non-basmati white rice (semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether polished or gazed).Written By Nikita Prasad The government on Saturday, September 28, removed the blanket ban on overseas shipments of non-basmati white rice and imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of $490 per tonne. Exports of non-basmati white […]

India Eyes Changes in Rice Export Policy to Address Surplus and Lower Global Prices

Neha Raj India, the world’s largest rice exporter, is contemplating easing restrictions on non- basmati rice exports. This move comes shortly after the country removed the minimum export price for basmati rice, aimed at enhancing global competitiveness and expanding its market reach. Background and Current Situation India has maintained export limits on several rice varieties […]

Govt mulling lifting ban on non-basmati rice export: Food Secretary

The government is mulling lifting the ban on export of certain varieties of non-basmati rice, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Wednesday. Press Trust of India New Delhi The government is mulling lifting the ban on export of certain varieties of non-basmati rice, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Wednesday. “It (lifting of export ban […]

Rice exporters want removal of ban on non-basmati rice to go on prospects of record crop 

Area under paddy exceeds normal acreage, prospects for rabi look good. By Vishwanath Kulkarni Amidst prospects of a record rice harvest, exporters are looking forward to removal of the ban on white rice exports and the 20 per cent export duty on parboiled rice. Aided by a good and widespread monsoon across the country farmers […]