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
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
Basmati rice exports hit by Hormuz crisis; 4 lakh tonnes of cargo stranded right now: Abhishek GovilkarThe Strait of Hormuz crisis has severely impacted India's basmati rice exports to the Middle East, stranding four lakh tonnes of cargo and ...
13 Apr, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
West Asia war: Punjab industry hit by labour shortage, rising costsThe ongoing turmoil in West Asia is sending ripples through Punjab's industrial landscape. Manufacturers of textiles, bicycles, and automot...
13 Apr, 2026, 01.00 AM 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
Crisil warns of potential hit to India remittances amid West Asia conflictIndia's remittance flow faces potential impact from the West Asia conflict. A third of diaspora inflows originate from Gulf Cooperation Cou...
10 Apr, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
India eases rules for rice exports to some European countriesIndia has eased export rules for rice. Basmati and non-basmati rice can now be shipped to certain European nations. This is without the usu...
10 Apr, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Exporters' body FIEO sees 2-3 pc fall in goods exports during 2025-26Indian merchandise exports are projected to decline by 2-3% in 2025-26. Global economic uncertainties, amplified by the West Asia crisis, a...
09 Apr, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
US-Iran ceasefire, Hormuz reopening to ease shipping disruptions: FIEOExporters welcome the ceasefire between the US and Iran. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases shipping disruptions and reduces costs...
08 Apr, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Revenue growth of basmati industry to moderate to 4% this fiscal from 20% seen last fiscal, says CrisilIndia's basmati industry is set to see a revenue growth of around 4% this fiscal, reaching nearly Rs 70,000 crore. This growth is driven by...
19 Sep, 2024, 04.54 PM IST
India considers easing export curbs on non-basmati rice as supplies improveIndia is considering easing restrictions on non-basmati rice exports as inventories surge and a new crop is set to be harvested. This move ...
18 Sep, 2024, 06.07 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
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