basmati rice Archives

Grade Matters: Diverging Rice Prices in Delhi as India’s Procurement Season Builds

Delhi’s rice market remains mixed, with selective demand supporting premium basmati and export-oriented grades while several Indian FOB quotations soften slightly. New...

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India’s rice prices remain 10% below global average despite projected production decline: IREF

India’s rice prices remain 10% below global levels, with 5% broken white rice quoted at $385–390 per tonne, compared with Vietnam’s $440–450....

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India’s rice export earnings jump 12.9% to Rs 45,739 crore in Apr-Aug

India’s rice export earnings rose 12.9% to ₹45,739 crore during April–August 2026, with basmati exports reaching ₹22,864 crore and non-basmati shipments ₹22,874...

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IREF initiative cuts Basmati freight costs to Iraq by 74%, aims to boost Middle East trade worth Rs 34,284 crore

India’s Rice Exporters’ Federation launched a bulk-shipping initiative to cut Basmati rice freight costs to Iraq by nearly 74%, from $350 to...

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Efforts on in EU to render basmati rice as a generic variety

EU efforts to delay PGI status for Indian basmati rice are raising concerns that prolonged uncontrolled use could make “Basmati” a generic...

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Pakistani food firms court Saudi buyers as rice exporter flags Indian competition

Pakistan’s food exporters saw Saudi buyer interest at the Jeddah food show, but rice suppliers faced pricing and delivery challenges against Indian...

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Pakistan : Paddy cultivated over 6.7m acres in Punjab

Punjab has cultivated over 6.7 million acres of paddy this season, with the government focusing on timely harvesting, wheat sowing and stronger...

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Pakistan : Punjab paddy cultivation tops target, surpassing 6 million acres

Punjab's paddy cultivation exceeded 6 million acres, surpassing targets due to high-return Kissan Basmati despite low monsoons. While pests remain mostly controlled,...

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