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
Consumer companies feel summer wedding glow as jewellery, appliances, staples sales outpace winter gainsSummer weddings are driving a significant spending surge across India. Strong rural incomes from a good harvest are boosting sales of every...
01 May, 2026, 04.00 AM 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
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
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
Basmati prices may soften soon amid Israel-Iran conflictBasmati rice prices, recently elevated due to increased exports, are anticipated to decrease as exports to Iran are expected to decline ami...
16 Jun, 2025, 12.44 AM IST
India-Pakistan tensions drive up basmati rice pricesBasmati rice prices in India have surged by up to 10% recently, reversing a previous decline, as West Asian countries increase imports amid...
07 May, 2025, 12.41 PM IST
Brisk export orders stoke new season basmati rice prices in IndiaLast month's decision to cut a floor price for basmati rice exports to $950 a ton from $1,200 a ton has spurred a flurry of export contract...
29 Nov, 2023, 10.11 AM IST
Many large buyers from Turkey land in India to buy basmati rice; prices surge“The old contracts that were kept in abeyance because of sub-$1200 price per tonne are being shipped now. New orders are pouring in with la...
02 Nov, 2023, 03.52 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
Non-basmati rice exporters to suffer, while basmati rice exporters could flourish due to export ban: Ind-Ra reportThe export ban on non-basmati rice is expected to aid basmati producers through higher realisation and lower working capital requirements, ...
04 Aug, 2023, 04.41 PM IST
Rising freight rates impact India's basmati exports to West AsiaThe surge in freight rates will hurt exports, said Kaul. “The freight cost has more than doubled in the last ten days beginning February. T...
10 Feb, 2022, 06.59 PM IST
Rice basmati strengthens on pick up in demandRice basmati prices strengthened by Rs 100 per quintal on the wholesale grains market today on pick up in demand.
20 Dec, 2012, 03.45 PM IST
- Basmati rice prices strengthens on retailers demand
Basmati rice prices strengthened on the wholesale grains market on Saturday on increased demand from retailers due to marriage season.
03 Nov, 2007, 06.30 PM IST