basmati rice Archives

Basmati Rice to Boom in US Market, Says Shivraj Chouhan on India-US Deal

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the India–US interim trade deal protects major crops and dairy while opening US markets for...

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Digvijaya demands GI tag for MP’s basmati rice

Former Madhya Pradesh CM Digvijaya Singh raised the basmati rice GI tag issue in Rajya Sabha, saying MP produces over 4 lakh...

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Imported seeds threaten Pakistan’s basmati and food security

Pakistan’s rice farming is shifting from traditional Basmati to imported hybrid seeds that offer higher yields but threaten seed sovereignty and long-term...

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Basmati exporters face uncertainty as Iran unrest disrupts trade, payments

Iran’s political unrest has unsettled Indian basmati rice exporters in Punjab and Haryana. Some report stalled shipments and payments, while others remain...

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EU to decide soon on GI tag for basmati but European mills oppose the move

The EU is reviewing PGI applications for basmati rice from India and Pakistan, but opposition from the Federation of European Rice Millers...

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Rice exports stagnate in FY25 as Iran crisis, US tariffs hit demand

India’s rice exports stayed flat at $7.3 billion in April–November 2025-26, hit by high global stocks, strong competing harvests, US tariffs and...

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India rejects US allegations of basmati rice dumping

India rejected U.S. allegations of rice dumping, saying exports to America are mainly premium basmati rice sold at higher prices. Trade Secretary...

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Indian basmati exporters reject US charge of ‘dumping’, demand strong response from Centre

Indian basmati exporters reject US claims of “dumping,” insisting no subsidy supports basmati farming, milling or exports. They warn that false allegations...

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