By Rediff Money Desk, Kolkata US tariff reduction to 18% expected to boost Indian rice exports. Exporters optimistic about price parity and increased competitiveness. Kolkata,
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
India’s rice exports remained largely stagnant during April-November 2025 (8MFY’26) with shipments valued at $7.3 billion – marginally above $7.29 billion
India’s rice exports remained flat at $7.3 billion during April–November FY25, as higher global stocks, robust crop yields, US tariffs, and Iran’s economic crisis weighed on
India, the world’s largest rice exporter, shipped 20.2 million metric tons of rice in the 2024/25 financial year ending in March, including 335,554 tons to the United States, of
Washington plans new tariffs on Indian rice imports to protect struggling American farmers amid competitive pricing pressures. By Subramani Ra Mancombu The US is likely to impose
India almost certainly violates the letter of WTO subsidy limits while invoking technicalities to avoid consequences. However, characterizing this as
US is not a very large rice producer, yet exports more than what it imports. What India sends there are premium, expensive varieties. Neither fact points to India
Pallab Bhattacharya, New Delhi The Indian rice export industry is resilient and globally competitive, they say. The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) today (9 December) said