India's rice prices extend gains; Thai demand firmsIndian rice export prices rose due to strong demand and a stronger rupee, while Thai rice saw increased interest from the Philippines and A...
29 May, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
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
India, Vietnam see rise in rice export rates as demand firmsVietnam's prices are up as domestic stocks dwindle. Thailand's export rates have also increased. Pre-arranged sales and internal factors ar...
25 May, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Human urine becomes option for farmers in fertilizer supply crunchFrom chicken muck to human urine-based products and microbial solutions, growers are improvising to maintain crop yields. This shift, while...
23 May, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Which country is known as the Land of Smiles?Land of Smiles: Thailand is celebrated globally as the Land of Smiles. This nickname reflects the genuine warmth and politeness of its peop...
21 May, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
India's rice export rates stagnant as market faces slow demandThailand's rates are climbing as millers hold back supply amid stronger domestic interest. Meanwhile, Bangladesh faces soaring prices and p...
15 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Asia finance leaders say they are ready to act to stem volatility risksFinance leaders from China, Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN nations met in Samarkand. They pledged to watch for excessive financial market vo...
03 May, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Bangkok food vendor curbs push city staple from the streetsAcross Bangkok, aromas of garlic, chilli and grilled meat drift from roadside stalls and carts, but tighter controls on vendors threaten li...
03 May, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
From surplus to strain: World rice supply threatened by Iran war, El NinoThe effects of the Iran war are impacting farmers in top exporters Thailand and Vietnam as well as the import-reliant Philippines and Ind...
02 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Asia Rice: Muted demand, weak rupee push India prices lowerThis situation adds to existing concerns about food security in the region. Thailand's rice prices remain steady with quiet demand. Rising ...
02 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Rice prices in Asia soar as Iran war fallout threatens supplyThai rice prices have seen their sharpest rise in over two years, driven by escalating fuel and fertilizer costs linked to the Iran conflic...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Asia Rice: India rates at 3-month high; demand fears grip Thai, Vietnam tradersIndia's rice export prices have climbed to a near three-month high due to increased local paddy costs, despite weak global demand. Traders ...
04 Jan, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
India lodged bilateral protest with Thailand before raising issue in WTOIndia has lodged a diplomatic protest with Thailand over comments made by the Thai ambassador to the World Trade Organization, Pimchanok Vo...
04 Mar, 2024, 07.07 AM IST
Indian export curbs on parboiled and basmati rattle the world rice marketIndia's restrictions on rice exports have caused panic in the global market, with rice prices in Asia nearing a 15-year high. The anxiety o...
03 Sep, 2023, 07.50 AM IST
- India top rice exporter in 2012
It's game India for rice exports this year.The country toppled Thailand for the first time in three decades to emerge as the top rice expor...
30 Nov, 2012, 03.23 AM IST