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
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
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
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
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 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 rice exports surge after floor price removedIndia's removal of the floor price for basmati rice exports is expected to boost orders from the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. Thi...
24 Sep, 2024, 03.17 PM IST
Basmati rice export prices plummet below government MEP, global buyers stay awayExport price of basmati rice falls below government-fixed minimum export price, impacting global buyers and domestic prices. Concerns arise...
28 May, 2024, 06.31 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
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
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
India deserves GI tag for its basmati riceIndia, the largest producer and exporter of Basmati rice, deserves to be granted the geographical indication (GI) tag for it, despite chall...
10 Apr, 2023, 10.14 PM IST
India's basmati rice production to be higher than last year's level due to monsoon boost“Production of basmati rice will be higher this year, which is good for the industry. Domestic consumption is increasing and newer markets ...
18 Aug, 2020, 08.54 PM IST
Five more non-Basmati rice mills cleared for exports to ChinaThe development comes weeks after the first consignment of non-basmati rice, of 100 tonne, was shipped to China, from Nagpur.
25 Oct, 2018, 03.42 PM IST
Basmati rice industry may see revival from H2 of 2016-17: IcraThe supply of basmati paddy is expected to witness some moderation as farmers are likely to shift away from basmati, given the non-remunera...
03 Apr, 2016, 01.48 PM IST
Amira rice ties up with Snapdeal for e-retailingThe company, an Indian subsidiary of the NYSE-listed Amira Nature Foods Ltd, is the first premium packaged basmati rice brand to be availab...
21 Oct, 2014, 08.08 PM IST