Indian and Afghan traders will meet in July to expand direct Basmati rice trade, reducing reliance on Pakistani supplies. Afghanistan consumes 0.5...
India’s rice exports fell 6% year-on-year to $1.01 billion in April 2026 as the West Asia war disrupted basmati shipments to Gulf...
India’s basmati exporters face rising shipping costs and disruptions due to West Asia tensions. War-risk surcharges, rerouting, and delays are hurting profitability...
Basmati Rice Farmers & Exporters Development Forum has urged the government to act against steep and unpredictable shipping costs, warning that war-risk...
Basmati exporters in Ludhiana are facing severe disruption due to the Middle East crisis, with freight costs rising nearly tenfold and shipments...
India’s basmati rice exports are facing severe disruption due to the West Asia conflict, with consignments stuck at ports and payments worth...
Basmati rice exports from India are expected to remain stable despite disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz. While shipments to Iran may...
India’s basmati trade is feeling the heat as West Asia tensions disrupt demand and logistics. KRBL says prices have fallen $50/tonne and...
Indian basmati exports face disruption after US-Israel strikes on Iran, with up to 226,800 tonnes stranded at ports, says the All India...