Recorder Report LAHORE: The Punjab government will soon launch a ‘Hi-Tech Bank Financing Programme’ to facilitate the paddy growers, especially those growing Basmati, which
India’s farm and processed food exports rose nearly 10% to $10.03 bn in Apr-Aug FY26, led by rice, buffalo meat, and fruits & vegetables. Robust global demand, easing curbs,
Yield in areas not affected by floods and rain likely to be higher, say State official. By Prabhudatta Mishra Punjab may see only a fall in rice production after the floods
Brussels plays for time as New Delhi and neighbouring Pakistan press competing claims to grain’s protected status. By Financial Times A dispute over the protected status of
Synopsis A dispute over basmati rice’s protected status is straining India-Pakistan relations and may complicate New Delhi’s EU trade deal. Both countries claim
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, the world’s fourth-largest rice exporter, expects its yield to remain strong this year despite devastating floods that have submerged large swathes of
Reuters MUMBAI/KARACHI: Heavy rains and widespread flooding in basmati rice-growing regions of Pakistan and India have raised concerns over output of the premium staple, driving
Subramani Ra Mancombu Cost of Pakistan’s fragrant rice is $250/tonne more than India, says the India MD of the company. Europea bought more basmati from India this year than
Punjab share was around 40% in India’s basmati rice export of 6.07 million tonne in 2024-25. By Prabhudatta Mishra. Punjab will likely see at least 20-25 per cent drop