Source: Policy Circle Basmati rice dispute: The free trade agreement between India and the European Union, under negotiation for years, has entered an unexpected quagmire.
Three industry associations support the move, hope it will yield tangible results By Prabhudatta Mishra After introducing mandatory registration of contracts for export of
The European Union has recognised long-grain aromatic rice from Pakistan’s Sindh province as basmati, granting import approval. This decision is a setback for India,
The development is seen affecting New Delhi’s claim for GI tag as the Pakistan region is not in the original notified areas where the fragrant rice is grown. By Subramani Ra
This export surge will be fuelled by strong demand from African nations and a recent rebound in shipments to markets in Pacific Asia like the Philippines and Malaysia. Dhirendra
Exporters must obtain approval from APEDA in Delhi to export rice from now. Tribune Desk India has introduced new regulations governing the export of non-basmati rice to
Source: Profit by Pakistan Today. Rice exports from Pakistan were recorded at 545,403 metric tons during the first two months (July-August) of the current financial year, as
Punjab and Haryana, which account for around 75% of the country’s total Basmati output, saw crop damage during floods even as overseas demand is expected to rise this
Short-term price spikes of 8–10% in India and 5–7% abroad are expected, but farmer resilience, government relief, and climate-smart tech keep basmati exports strong. By Vikram