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US tariff to slow basmati rice exports, create local surplus

The US has imposed a 50% import tariff on Indian aromatic rice, affecting about 0.3 MT of exports, while Pakistan faces only...

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How global geopolitical conflicts are reshaping the Basmati rice trade

India’s Basmati rice exports face rising uncertainty due to Middle East tensions, especially involving Iran, its top buyer. Geopolitical instability impacts demand,...

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Pakistan exported rice worth $3.203 bln in FY 2024-25

Pakistan exported 5.544 million metric tons of rice worth \$3.203 billion during July–May FY2024-25, marking an 11.71% decline from last year. While...

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US rice contains most arsenic, Indian basmati among safest, finds study

A new report by Healthy Babies Bright Futures found high levels of toxic inorganic arsenic in U.S.-grown rice, raising health concerns for...

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Way paved for India’s Gulf-bound rice exports to resume as war clouds lift

India’s Basmati rice exports to the Gulf region have resumed following the Israel-Iran ceasefire, clearing about 1 lakh tonnes of stranded shipments...

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Indian basmati 24-25 exports up Rs1,923cr over last season

India’s basmati rice exports rose by ₹1,923 crore in FY 2024–25, reaching ₹50,312 crore (\$5.87 billion), a 3.97% increase year-on-year, despite temporary...

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After Punjab, Haryana may ban harmful pesticides, help Indian Basmati rice clear strict overseas standards

Haryana plans to ban 11 hazardous pesticides on basmati rice to boost exports and meet global food safety standards. Similar to Punjab,...

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India: Rice exporters face payment delays amid West Asia chaos

Escalating Iran-Israel tensions have disrupted Basmati rice shipments from Haryana, which accounts for 30–35% of India’s exports to Iran. Around 1 lakh...

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