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Adviser: Rice imports to be increased to stabilize prices

If necessary, special Open Market Sale (OMS) programs will be initiated, the adviser said. Tribune Desk To stabilize rice prices, the Ministry of Food has been instructed to increase rice imports from any available sources, said Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed. During a press briefing at the Secretariat on Tuesday following a meeting of the […]

No rice for TCB family cardholders in Jan amid supply shortage.

The shift from handwritten cards to the smart family cards will result in more than 37 lakh cardholders not receiving any product from the TCB in January. The hardship of low-income family cardholders is set to worsen as the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has excluded rice from its list of subsidised food items for […]

Govt mulls rice imports from Pakistan to stabilise supply, prices.

By Bernama / Bernama. BUKIT GANTANG (Jan 1): The government is considering importing white rice from Pakistan to address ongoing issues with supply and pricing. National Action Council on Cost of Living (Naccol) Task Force (Food Cluster) chairman Datuk Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal said the proposal, submitted to Padiberas Nasional Bhd (Bernas), […]

Asia rice: Rupee plunge pulls Indian rice rates to 17-month low.

Reuters Indian rice export prices extended declines to a 17-month low this week on depreciation in rupee to a record low, and demand remained muted in key hubs during the holiday period. Top exporter India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $439-$445 per ton this week, down from the last week’s $440-$446. While, Indian […]

Pakistan’s rice exports poised for 10% growth amid global demand surge

Rice exports reach $1.515 billion in five months; India’s white rice export ban and growing demand in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines benefit Pakistani rice exporters. By Monitoring Desk With rising demand for Pakistani rice due to its quality and aroma, exports are expected to increase by 10% in the first half of the […]

Rupee plunge pulls Indian rice rates to 17-month low

ASIA-RICE/ (PIX):ASIA RICE-Rupee plunge pulls Indian rice rates to 17-month low. Reuters Thai traders foresee price drop post-New Year due to increased Indian supply Supplies from autumn-winter harvest running low – Vietnam trader Bangladesh imports rice from India through tenders By Ashitha Shivaprasad Dec 26 (Reuters) – Indian rice export prices extended declines to a […]

Tariff cuts shore up rice supply amid less output

By: Jordeene B. Lagare. Despite the anticipated decline in output, the supply of milled rice in the Philippines is expected to rise during the July 2024 to June 2025 marketing year, thanks to lower import tariffs, according to estimates by American researchers. This is predicted along with expectations that the Philippines’ output of milled rice […]

Govt comes down hard on errant rice traders

A rice mafia operates in the country creating hardships for consumers every year during the festive season. However, no former Government in power has been able to provide a lasting solution to this burning issue. Many trade analysts said that one of the main reasons for the rice shortage in the market is the jacking […]

Asia rice:New season supplies rise in India; Vietnam rates drop

Synopsis Indian parboiled rice prices held steady this week due to strong African demand, counteracting pressure from new crop yields. Vietnamese prices fell on strong supplies, while Thai prices edged up slightly due to baht appreciation. The Indian rupee’s record low boosted exporter margins. Prices of parboiled rice exported from India held steady this week […]