Early signs of stress emerge in MSME loans as West Asia disruptions worry banks: ReportLenders are concerned about the ripple effects of the West Asia conflict, which has disrupted supply chains and increased input costs for b...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Basmati prices may fall 5–10% as Strait of Hormuz closure hits exports"After the interim (US-Iran) peace deal was announced, exporters started buying basmati rice in good quantities for shipment to the Middle ...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
India's rice stocks climb to record high; wheat inventories at five-year peakIndia's government warehouses hold record rice stocks, up 15% from last year. Wheat inventories are at a five-year peak. These abundant res...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
India Inc gears up for Middle East rebound after peace dealIndian businesses are preparing for a surge in Middle East demand following a peace agreement. Companies are increasing production and secu...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Basmati rice, tea exports to West Asia come to a grinding haltExports of basmati rice and tea to West Asia have stopped due to the US-Iran conflict. Vessels carrying rice are waiting at Kandla Port. Te...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Too hot to handle: Heatwave in North India slows textile, rice supply chainsNorthern India's blistering heatwaves are wreaking havoc on vital industries, significantly hampering the trade of Basmati rice and textile...
27 May, 2026, 11.58 PM 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
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
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
Commerce ministry notifies RoDTEP schedules to align with amended customs tariff structureThe commerce ministry has updated export duty remission schedules. This aims to simplify benefits for exporters. A Basmati and Organic Trai...
30 Apr, 2026, 09.56 PM 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
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
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 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 exports may pick up as Saudi Arabia likely to ease residue rulesShipments from the country to Saudi have taken a hit after Riyadh sought undertakings from exporters on minimum residue levels
12 Oct, 2018, 07.10 PM IST
Exporters see international basmati prices rise 12%Basmati exporters expect prices of this popular rice variety to increase 10%-12% in the international market this year as the demand starts...
06 Jul, 2016, 09.44 PM IST
Fresh troubles in the offing for India's basmati exportsIndia’s basmati exports to Iran has slumped as the Islamic nation has introduced a new set of standard for basmati rice imports, in a major...
27 Mar, 2014, 04.00 AM IST