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Centre lifts ban on export of non-basmati white rice, traders hail move

The Centre lifted the ban on the export of non-basmati white rice on Friday with immediate effect, according to a notification. In July 2023, the government imposed the ban to ensure the domestic supply of rice and keep prices under control. Exporters hailed the decision, dubbing it a "game-changer" for the sector. "India's bold decision to lift restrictions on non-basmati white rice exports is a game-changer for the agricultural sector," said Rice Villa CEO Suraj Agarwal. "This strategic move will not only boost the income of exporters but also empower farmers, who can expect higher returns with the impending arrival of the new kharif crop," he said. The government has also reduced the export duty on parboiled rice to 10 per cent from 20 per cent, the notification said. Another rice exporter, Keshab Kr Halder of Halder Group who was seeking immediate removal of the ban lauded the government's move.

India's basmati rice exports surge after decision to remove floor price

India and Pakistan are the only growers of premium-grade basmati rice, and the Indian restrictions helped Pakistan gain market share in some categories

Need to remove basmati rice floor price to boost shipments, say exporters

India and Pakistan, the only growers of basmati, both try to promote the premium grade of rice in a manner similar to French Champagne or Darjeeling tea

Govt plans to ease rice export curbs as stocks surge to record level

New Delhi is expected to lower the basmati rice's minimum export price (MEP) to $800-$850 a metric ton, down from $950 a ton, to boost shipments

Non-basmati rice bore the brunt of export restrictions imposed in 2023

Ministers to review rice export restrictions amid rising central pool stocks and growing ethanol demand as non-basmati traders hit hardest since curbs began in August 2023

Basmati rice exports rose 22% till February FY24 on West Asia demand

Exports increased to 4.68 MMT in April-February, from 4.1 MMT during the same period, rising 14% in volume

Govt allows export of 30,000 tonnes of non-basmati white rice to Tanzania

The government has permitted exports of 30,000 tonne of non-basmati white rice to Tanzania and 80,000 tonne of broken rice to Djibouti and Guinea Bissau. The export is permitted through National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL), the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has said in a notification. Though exports of non-basmati white rice have been banned since July 20, 2023 to boost domestic supply, exports are allowed on the basis of permission granted by the government to certain countries to meet their food security needs on request. Tanzania is an East African nation, while Djibouti is at the northeast coast of the African continent. Guinea-Bissau is a tropical country in West Africa. According to the notification, exports of 30,000 tonne of broken rice are allowed to Djibouti and 50,000 tonne to Guinea Bissau. India has earlier also allowed these exports to countries like Nepal, Cameroon, Cote D' Ivore, Guinea, Malaysia, Philippines, and Seychelles. NCEL is a multi-

After curbs, non-basmati rice exports fell sharper than basmati rice

Data shows that though initially non-basmati rice exports remained unaffected but it started dropping soon thereafter

Commerce department takes stock as ongoing Red Sea crisis intensifies

About 15 per cent of world shipping traffic transits via the Suez Canal, the shortest shipping route between Europe and Asia

India exported 7.3 MT non-basmati, imported 1.9 MT pulses in Apr-Oct: Govt

India has exported 26.08 lakh tonnes of basmati rice and 73.18 lakh tonnes of non-basmati rice during the April-October period of this fiscal year. In a written reply to Lok Sabha, Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda shared export data of major foodgrains. As per the data, the exports of basmati rice stood at 45.61 lakh tonnes in the entire 2022-23 financial year while the shipments of non-basmati rice stood at 177.92 lakh tonnes. Exports of basmati rice stood at 44.15 lakh tonnes in 2018-19; 44.55 lakh tonnes in 2019-20; 46.30 lakh tonnes in 2020-21; and 39.44 lakh tonnes in 2021-22. The data showed that exports of rice (other than basmati) were at 76.48 lakh tonnes in 2018-19; 50.56 lakh tonnes in 2019-20; 131.49 lakh tonnes in 2020-21, and 172.89 lakh tonnes in 2021-22 fiscal. India's total rice production stood at 1,357.55 lakh tonnes in 2022-23 as against 1,294.71 lakh tonnes in the previous year. Rice output stood at 1,164.84 lakh tonnes in 2018-19; 1,188.70 lakh tonnes in 201

Farmers breathe sigh of relief as basmati prices increase

In India basmati production is estimated to be around 8-9 million tonnes of which more than half is exported annually

Commerce ministry reduces floor price of basmati exports to $950 per tonne

The government has reduced the floor price for basmati rice exports to USD 950 per tonne from USD 1,200 per tonne amid concerns that higher prices were hurting outward shipments. In a communication to export promotion body APEDA, the Union Commerce Ministry has said "it has been decided to revise the price limit for registration of contract for export of basmati rice from USD 1,200 per tonne to USD 950 per tonne." The government on August 27 decided not to allow exports of basmati rice below USD 1,200 per tonne to restrict possible "illegal" shipment of white non-basmati rice in the garb of premium basmati rice. Recently, the food ministry had said the government is considering the industry's demand to reduce the floor price.

Basmati rice growers face losses as current floor price dents exports

India, the world's biggest rice exporter, has also curbed exports of non basmati rice varieties in an attempt to keep a lid on domestic prices ahead of key state elections

Centre to cut floor price for basmati rice exports in coming days: Report

India will lower the basmati floor price to $850 a metric ton, down from $1,200 a ton, to help millers and traders ship out the rice grade, said the report

Centre imposes 20% export duty on parboiled rice; MEP on basmati rice

Till August 25, rice acreage in this kharif season was around 4.4% more than last year at 38.4 million

Controlling inflation will depend on monsoon, vegetable prices

In July, monsoon rains were almost 13% more than normal across India. In the entire monsoon season between June 1 and August 7, rainfall across India has been 2% above normal

Pesticide's use did not affect basmati rice export - Analysis by CCFI shows

Pesticide's use did not affect basmati rice export - Analysis by CCFI shows

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Why is India's basmati rice export seeing a decline?

India's basmati rice export has been witnessing a decline. It plunged to its lowest in the last four years in 2021. Is Indian basmati losing its shine, or is it a temporary phase?