Explained: How govt imposing curbs on rice exports will affect India

The restrictions were placed, because sowing has not been up to expectations on account of irregularities in rainfall

The central government in May announced a ban on wheat exports, following an unexpected crop failure, resulting in low procurement and depletion of public stocks. Concerns are now arising over a similar situation, which has led the government to impose curbs on rice shipments.

According to a report in Indian Express, out of the four categories of rice exports, which includes Basmati rice, parboiled non-Basmati rice, raw, and broken non-Basmati rice, curbs have been put in place for only two categories, which is raw (white) rice and broken non-Basmati rice. 

On September 8, the Department of Revenue under the