Indian basmati paddy prices are rising sharply on strong West Asian export demand, particularly for 1509 and 1121 varieties. FOB quotations for...
Indian rice prices are firming as Tamil Nadu seeks central approval for stock limits on rice and other essential commodities to curb...
The World Bank projects international rice prices to rise 11.6% to $500 per tonne in 2027 as El Niño threatens Asian production....
Paddy production in Nepal’s Chitwan rice zone is projected to increase by 5,000 metric tonnes to 50,000 tonnes in fiscal year 2026/27,...
India’s kharif sowing area reached 1,115.31 lakh hectares as of October 2, 2026, down 11.81 lakh hectares year-on-year but 10.85 lakh hectares...
Hyderabad’s Civil Supplies department has directed rice traders to display variety, stock and per-kilogram prices to curb hoarding and artificial shortages. The...
The Philippines is forecast to remain the world’s largest rice importer, with imports reaching 5.5 million tonnes in 2026, according to USDA....
Punjab faces a severe grain storage crisis, holding 265 lakh metric tonnes against 249 LMT capacity as fresh paddy procurement begins. Delayed...
BMI, a Fitch Solutions unit, warned that a potentially severe El Niño could increase drought risks across Southern Africa, Central America, northern...