APEDA resumes non-Basmati rice exports to the Philippines and Senegal after lifting import restrictions. By BL New Delhi Bureau After the Philippines and Senegal lifted curbs on
Lower prices are likely to provide relief to price-sensitive consumers in Africa and parts of Asia. GLOBAL – Global rice prices are expected to remain under pressure
By Reuters India’s basmati rice exports to Iran have slowed to a near standstill amid the protests gripping the Gulf country, with suppliers wary of new deals due
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan (January 13, 2026)—The Department of Agriculture on Tuesday kicked off the expansion of the Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!, the flagship food program of President
India’s rice exporters are facing rising pressure from global trade disruptions, prompting calls for policy support for a sector that accounts for nearly 20% of India’s
Md Zakariya Khan Despite shipment delays and payment risks, shares of major Indian rice exporters ended higher on Tuesday. Iran’s sharp currency collapse, triggered by the
The proposed 25% levy under the Trump framework adds an additional challenge to the Indian basmati rice sector. Reuters MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: India’s basmati rice exports to Iran
Iran has traditionally been one of the second-largest and most reliable markets for Indian basmati rice. Harpreet Bajwa CHANDIGARH: The Indian Basmati rice exporters have
The figures represented a year-on-year decline of 10.8 per cent in volume and 27.6 per cent in value, clearly reflecting the impact of the global downturn in rice prices over the