32-year-old mech engineer left his job to do organic farming in a village; now earns Rs 3 lakh profit selling wide variety of crops directly to customersJobandeep Singh left his engineering job after four months and returned to his village in Punjab to pursue agriculture as a business. He no...
20 Oct, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Indian rice exporters find a way through disruptions to retain competitiveness in Gulf marketIndian rice exporters have partnered with Eximwala Solutions to utilise bulk shipping for their products with an aim to significantly lower...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
SC urged to urgently list contempt plea over alleged release of GM riceThe Supreme Court was on Monday urged to urgently hear contempt petitions alleging that the Centre violated its 2024 judgment on geneticall...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
India’s Rs 34,284-crore Basmati trade gets a logistics boost with Iraq shipping planIREF has introduced a bulk-shipping initiative aimed at cutting freight costs for Basmati rice exports to Iraq. This initiative will lower ...
12 Oct, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
BIRC 2026 to focus on boosting rice-milling margins as India's rice economy scales upThe Bharat International Rice Conference 2026 will focus on improving profitability in India’s rice-milling industry, which processes a cro...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
India's rice industry looks beyond grain for next billion-dollar opportunityIndia’s rice industry is looking beyond raw grain exports to higher-value products such as noodles, bran oil, protein, specialised ingredie...
30 Sep, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
FSSAI crackdown sparks hiring surge in food safety and complianceLarge food companies and restaurants are expanding their hiring for food safety and compliance roles. This increase is in response to rigor...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Smart rice policy would be niceIn the 2026-27 cycle, India's rice production is projected to fall by 6.5% compared to the previous year, largely due to monsoon rainfall b...
25 Sep, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
El Niño arrived early. Why its impact was felt from India to the Panama CanalEl Niño's early onset has triggered a cascade of atypical weather events worldwide. India faced not only monsoon challenges but also signif...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Rice gets pricier in India as US-Iran war sends countries scrambling to secure food suppliesRice is getting costlier in India as the US-Iran war drives countries to secure food supplies and boosts overseas demand. Basmati prices ha...
14 Sep, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
India's exports under free trade pacts grew faster than imports in April-July: Piyush GoyalExports under free trade agreements are now growing faster than imports. Outbound shipments to FTA partner countries expanded by 23.9 perce...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
US sanctions on Iran: Basmati demand stays strong, pharma and livestock exporters face new hurdlesIranian demand for Indian basmati remains resilient despite tougher US sanctions, but exporters are facing rising shipping, insurance, and ...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
India to seek greater Japan market access for basmati rice in CEPA review:Piyush GoyalIndia will seek greater market access for basmati rice in Japan. The nation also plans to expand processed food exports during trade agreem...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Russia-Ukraine war likely to raise import price of sunflower oil, yellow peasThe escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war could raise India’s import costs for sunflower oil and yellow peas, as attacks and shipping disrup...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Indian exports face little risk from tougher US sanctions on IranStricter US sanctions on Iran are unlikely to significantly affect India’s exports to the country, as bilateral trade is mainly concentrate...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
India's exports to Iran set to fall further due to Dubai halt, US sanctionsNew U.S. sanctions and UAE trade suspension may disrupt Indian exports to Iran. Rice, tea, and pharmaceutical shipments routed through Duba...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Zeeba revamps packaging and announces Chef Vikas Khanna as its global brand ambassadorZeeba has proudly appointed Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna as its Global Brand Ambassador. This exciting partnership aims to elevate th...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.46 AM IST