India rice exports decline as Iran war curbs basmati shipments to GulfIndia's rice exports saw a slight dip in the first four months of 2026. Shipments of premium basmati rice to Gulf markets faced disruptions...
27 May, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
West Asia conflict may dent India Inc profitability by 200 bps: CrisilA prolonged West Asia conflict poses a risk to India Inc's profitability. Crisil Ratings predicts a significant drop in operating margins d...
25 May, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
PM Modi's gifts: Muga silk stole for Italy PM, Ladakhi stole for Sweden PM, Kesar mangoes for UAE prezPrime Minister Narendra Modi presented unique Indian gifts to world leaders during his recent five-nation tour. Items included Muga silk st...
21 May, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
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
Should You Wash Rice Before Cooking? Science Says It May Not MatterWashing rice, a common practice for cleanliness and texture, may not significantly alter its final consistency, according to scientific evi...
22 Apr, 2026, 04.59 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
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
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
Basmati rice prices fall in local market as Iran war disrupts exportsBasmati rice prices have dropped locally due to disruptions in exports to the Middle East. This key market accounts for half of India's bas...
05 Mar, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Iran unrest delays India's ₹2,000 cr basmati rice export dues; exporters eye new marketsIndian basmati rice exports are facing a significant setback as payments worth approximately ₹2,000 crore are stuck as protests in Iran hav...
14 Jan, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Australia’s decision to deny GI tag to Basmati rice could be result of Pakistani lobbyingPakistan is looking for a possibility of having a joint GI tag recognition of its basmati rice, but this is contrary to the convention sinc...
21 Apr, 2023, 05.17 PM IST
Latin America opens doors to Indian basmati rice for first time ever“Earlier Latin American countries were dependent on supply of rice from the US. But now they have turned their eyes to India and are placin...
30 Nov, 2021, 07.16 PM IST
Indian rice exporters in a fix as transport costs rise, demand from Gulf dropsThe Gulfood 2021 held between February 21-25 in Dubai did not garner much business for Indian basmati exporters as people stayed away in fe...
04 Mar, 2021, 04.56 PM IST
Indian basmati rice industry to clock its highest export everThe growth has been fuelled by considerable firming up of average realisations, strong demand from Iran and steady increase in paddy prices...
27 Mar, 2019, 01.01 PM IST
Basmati rice exports face an uncertain outlookICRA note mentions that besides Iran, changing trade policies by another major importer Saudi Arabia could also have a significant impact.
19 Sep, 2018, 01.50 PM IST
Basmati rice prices surge before Iran banIran is a major importer of Indian basmati rice. West Asian countries accounted for 75% of India’s basmati rice exports in 2014-15.
30 May, 2016, 04.29 AM IST
- 30 Indian basmati rice samples contain arsenic: USFDA
The US Food and Drug Administration has found arsenic content in about 30 samples ofIndian basmati rice in its preliminary analysis.
20 Sep, 2012, 04.55 PM IST