Exports diversification drive adds $202 million to kitty in FY26India's exports expanded significantly last fiscal year. New product and country combinations generated over $200 million in new trade. Shi...
18 May, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Pilibhit in UP to get India's first integrated Basmati, organic training-cum-demo farmIndia is set to boost its Basmati rice sector. APEDA will establish a new training and demonstration farm in Pilibhit. This facility will f...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Bardhaman’s potato economy in focus as farmers weigh choices amid Bengal pollsIn Purba Bardhaman, potato farmers face price caps, weak markets and migration woes. As elections near, discontent simmers, but TMC still a...
28 Apr, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Basmati rice exporters urge govt action on shipping charges amid West Asia crisisBasmati rice exporters face crippling shipping charges. War-risk surcharges are soaring, sometimes reaching 70 percent of cargo value. Ship...
27 Apr, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Basmati rice exports hit by Hormuz crisis; 4 lakh tonnes of cargo stranded right now: Abhishek GovilkarThe Strait of Hormuz crisis has severely impacted India's basmati rice exports to the Middle East, stranding four lakh tonnes of cargo and ...
13 Apr, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
West Asia war: Punjab industry hit by labour shortage, rising costsThe ongoing turmoil in West Asia is sending ripples through Punjab's industrial landscape. Manufacturers of textiles, bicycles, and automot...
13 Apr, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Wholesale rice prices up 7% as West Asia ceasefire fuels export rushIndian rice prices have seen a significant jump at the wholesale level. This surge follows a recent ceasefire between the US and Iran, lead...
11 Apr, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Crisil warns of potential hit to India remittances amid West Asia conflictIndia's remittance flow faces potential impact from the West Asia conflict. A third of diaspora inflows originate from Gulf Cooperation Cou...
10 Apr, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
India eases rules for rice exports to some European countriesIndia has eased export rules for rice. Basmati and non-basmati rice can now be shipped to certain European nations. This is without the usu...
10 Apr, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
US-Iran ceasefire, Hormuz reopening to ease shipping disruptions: FIEOExporters welcome the ceasefire between the US and Iran. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases shipping disruptions and reduces costs...
08 Apr, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Basmati rice exporter Amir Chand mobilises Rs 60 crore from anchor investorsAmir Chand Jagdish Kumar (Exports) Ltd has secured Rs 60 crore from anchor investors. This precedes their Rs 440 crore initial public offer...
23 Mar, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
India’s basmati rice exports to stay steady despite Middle East conflict: CrisilIndian basmati rice exports are projected to stay stable this fiscal and next. Growth of up to two percent is anticipated over last year's ...
16 Mar, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
India's basmati rice exports to fall as Pakistan's surgeIndia's basmati rice exports are expected to decrease in 2024 due to increased competition from Pakistan, which is offering the grain at mo...
29 Feb, 2024, 04.15 PM IST
India likely to cut floor price for basmati rice exports, sources sayThe government is likely to bring down the floor price, or minimum export price (MEP) for basmati rice, to $950 per metric ton from $1,200 ...
24 Oct, 2023, 10.47 AM IST
Export of basmati rice priced below $1,200/tonne haltedThe commerce and industry ministry said on Sunday that it directed trade promotion body Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Dev...
28 Aug, 2023, 12.08 AM IST
India imposes curbs on basmati rice exports; contracts with value below $1200 a ton temporarily halted: Govt notificationIndia has imposed restrictions on the export of basmati rice, following the imposition of a 20% duty on parboiled rice. The government has ...
27 Aug, 2023, 02.14 PM IST
- Basmati rice exports fetch lower prices
India parboiled basmati is selling at a $250 discount per tonne to Pakistan as severe working capital crunch is compelling exporters to liq...
14 Dec, 2011, 04.06 AM IST