India exports 200,000 tonnes of rice to Bangladesh
1 week, 6 days ago

India exports 200,000 tonnes of rice to Bangladesh

Live Mint  

Dhaka, December 27 : Bangladesh interim government has started importing rice from India. The consignment is part of an agreement to buy 200,000 tonnes of rice from India, a food official of Bangladesh said on Friday. "Bangladesh interim government will import another 100,000 tonnes of rice from India through tender, in addition to 200,000 tonnes of parboiled rice", he added. "Private importers have so far taken permissions from the government to import 1.6 million tonnes of rice from India", the official said. Pranay Kumar Verma, High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh recently said, "Even after the turbulent changes of August 5, I think we have engaged with the interim government of Bangladesh in full earnest".

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Bangladesh to buy 200,000 tonnes of rice from India with plan of additional 100,000 tonnes
1 week, 6 days ago

Bangladesh to buy 200,000 tonnes of rice from India with plan of additional 100,000 tonnes

Op India  

Bangladesh interim government has started importing rice from India. The consignment is part of an agreement to buy 200,000 tonnes of rice from India, a food official of Bangladesh said on Friday. However, due to recent severe floods, the government has decided to import rice in order to avoid the crisis in the future.” “Bangladesh interim government will import another …

Bangladesh eyes Pakistan over India as alternative for onion, potato imports: Report
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Bangladesh eyes Pakistan over India as alternative for onion, potato imports: Report

India Today  

Following reports of Bangladesh importing sugar from Pakistan, the Muslim-majority country is now looking to expand its sources for potatoes and onions, including potential imports from Pakistan. According to a report in Prothom Alo, Commerce Ministry Secretary Selim Uddin said, "The BTTC has identified alternative sources to keep the price and supply of potatoes and onions stable. Until now, India …

Govt may relax export ban on non-basmati white rice amid surplus, says Pralhad Joshi
4 months, 1 week ago

Govt may relax export ban on non-basmati white rice amid surplus, says Pralhad Joshi

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Indian government is looking at relaxing its year-old export ban on non-basmati white rice amid surplus stock and a significant surge in paddy sowing, said union minister for consumer affairs, food and public distribution Pralhad Joshi. Rice exports during April-June fell by nearly 34% to 3.2 million tonnes after the export of non-basmati white rice was restricted …

India plans to ease rice export curbs as stocks surge to record, sources say
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India plans to ease rice export curbs as stocks surge to record, sources say

New Indian Express  

New Delhi: India is likely to cut the floor price for basmati rice exports and replace the 20% export tax on parboiled rice with a fixed duty on overseas shipments, government sources said, as rice inventories in the country jumped a record high. New Delhi is expected to lower the basmati rice's minimum export price to $800-$850 a metric ton, …

India may relax rice export restrictions to prevent domestic oversupply
6 months ago

India may relax rice export restrictions to prevent domestic oversupply

Hindustan Times  

India, the world’s top rice shipper, may relax restrictions on exports of some varieties to avoid a glut in the country before the new crop arrives in the market in October, according to people familiar with the matter. The authorities may also scrap a 20% tax on parboiled rice exports and impose a fixed levy instead to discourage under-invoicing of …

India’s rice exports drop 34% in Q1 of FY25 as export curbs continue
6 months, 1 week ago

India’s rice exports drop 34% in Q1 of FY25 as export curbs continue

Live Mint  

Rice exports during April-June of the current financial year have fallen by nearly 34% to 3.2 million tonnes after the Centre banned outward shipments of non-basmati white rice and broken rice and a 20% tariff on the parboiled variety. The prohibition on non-basmati white rice was announced last July to safeguard domestic food security and protect consumers from price shocks …

India boosts defense ties with Bangladesh as it tries to become a counterweight to China
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India boosts defense ties with Bangladesh as it tries to become a counterweight to China

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India and Bangladesh on Saturday moved to bolster their defense relationship and signed agreements for expanding cooperation in maritime security, ocean economy, space, and telecommunication sectors, as New Delhi tries to present itself as a regional power and a counterweight to China. The agreements were signed during Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to India, the first …

India boosts defense ties with Bangladesh as it tries to become a counterweight to China
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India boosts defense ties with Bangladesh as it tries to become a counterweight to China

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India and Bangladesh on Saturday …

India set for wheat imports after six years, to shore up reserves
7 months, 1 week ago

India set for wheat imports after six years, to shore up reserves

Hindustan Times  

* India set for wheat imports after six years, to shore up reserves India expected to scrap wheat import duty after June * Traders, flour millers likely to import wheat from Russia * New Delhi expected to restore wheat import tax after Sept * India aims for wheat reserves of 10 mln tons By Mayank Bhardwaj and Rajendra Jadhav NEW …

On Maldives’ request, India clears export of food items including rice, wheat
9 months ago

On Maldives’ request, India clears export of food items including rice, wheat

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Indian government has cleared the supply of several essential commodities to the Maldives, including items such as rice, wheat and onions whose exports are currently banned, amid a downturn in relations between the two sides. President Muizzu has repeatedly said in recent weeks that he intends to reduce the Maldives’ dependence on any one country for food …

What are the regulations with respect to rice prices? | Explained
11 months ago

What are the regulations with respect to rice prices? | Explained

The Hindu  

February 09, 2024 08:30 am | Updated 11:45 am IST The story so far: The Indian government recently made it mandatory for all traders, wholesalers, retailers, and millers to declare their respective rice stocks. In the year 2022-2023, India produced 135 million tonnes of rice, which is 62.84 lakh tonnes higher than the previous year. While Basmati rice prices are …

Indian rice exporters expect to face challenges due to policy risks, high prices in 2024
1 year ago

Indian rice exporters expect to face challenges due to policy risks, high prices in 2024

The Hindu  

Indian rice exporters anticipate 2024 to be a challenging year marked by policy uncertainties and elevated local prices, hindering the normalisation of rice exports from the country. According to S&P Global Commodity Insights, the Indian Government's policy intervention in 2023, including banning non-Basmati white rice exports, imposing a 20 per cent duty on parboiled rice exports, and setting a minimum …

Rice output expected to drop this year, govt may extend curbs on exports
1 year, 2 months ago

Rice output expected to drop this year, govt may extend curbs on exports

Firstpost  

The weaker output along with persistently high domestic rice prices ahead of five state elections this month and a general election next year have left farmers and traders worried that the government will prolong restrictions on exporting the grain. India’s rice production is expected to drop in 2023, raising the prospect that the central government will extend curbs on exports …

Malaysians urged not to panic-buy local rice after import prices rise substantially
1 year, 3 months ago

Malaysians urged not to panic-buy local rice after import prices rise substantially

The Hindu  

Malaysia's government has reassured the country that enough rice is available and urged people not to hoard locally produced rice after recent panic-buying led to empty shelves in supermarkets and grocery stores nationwide. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu said Monday the government will increase distribution to rural areas to address a supply issue sparked by a hike in …

Export ban on rice is regulation rather than restriction for food security: India to WTO's agriculture committee meet
1 year, 3 months ago

Export ban on rice is regulation rather than restriction for food security: India to WTO's agriculture committee meet

The Hindu  

India has said that the export ban on rice is a regulation rather than a restriction and is crucial for securing the food security of 1.4 billion people, according to an official. The Geneva-based official said that in the meeting, India reiterated its commitment to ensure food security in importing countries by granting exemptions to those in need upon their …

Singapore may get more rice from India
1 year, 3 months ago

Singapore may get more rice from India

Live Mint  

India may allow exports of another 50,000 tonnes of non-basmati white rice to Singapore under humanitarian operations, making an exception for one of its key diplomatic partners, two government officials said. In August, Singapore requested around 110,000 tonnes of non-basmati white rice, following which India allowed exports of 50,000 tonnes. India up to 17 August in the current financial year …

India permits 75,000 tonne non-basmati white rice exports to UAE
1 year, 3 months ago

India permits 75,000 tonne non-basmati white rice exports to UAE

Firstpost  

Notably, the export of non-basmati white rice was prohibited from 20 July to check the domestic prices and ensure domestic food security India has allowed the export of non-basmati white rice to the tune of 75,000 tonnes to the UAE. Notably, the export of non-basmati white rice was prohibited from July 20 to check the domestic prices and ensure domestic …

India clears non-Basmati rice exports to Bhutan, Mauritius, Singapore
1 year, 4 months ago

India clears non-Basmati rice exports to Bhutan, Mauritius, Singapore

Live Mint  

India on Wednesday permitted exports of limited quantities of non-basmati white rice to Bhutan, Mauritius and Singapore, according to a notification by Directorate General of Foreign Trade. Mint on 23 August first reported in an exception for two key diplomatic partners, India will supply 14,000 tonnes of non-basmati white rice this year to Mauritius and 79,000 tonnes to Bhutan under …

Explained | Understanding curbs on rice exports
1 year, 4 months ago

Explained | Understanding curbs on rice exports

The Hindu  

The story so far: In a move to check domestic rice prices and ensure domestic food security, the Indian government has prohibited the export of white rice, levied a 20% export duty on par-boiled rice till October 15, and permitted the export of Basmati rice for contracts with value of $1,200 a tonne or above. Non-Basmati rice shipments were 7.5% …

India to export rice to Singapore despite curbs, says External Affairs Ministry
1 year, 4 months ago

India to export rice to Singapore despite curbs, says External Affairs Ministry

The Hindu  

August 30, 2023 12:17 am | Updated 05:22 am IST - NEW DELHI India will allow export of rice to Singapore despite restrictions on export of the product. In view of this special relationship, India has decided to allow export of rice to meet the food security requirements of Singapore,” said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi. According to …

India allows export of rice to Singapore
1 year, 4 months ago

India allows export of rice to Singapore

Hindustan Times  

India has decided to allow export of rice to Singapore to meet the food security requirements of the South East Asian nation. “India and Singapore enjoy a very close strategic partnership, characterised by shared interests, close economic ties and strong people to people connect", external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in response to queries on export of rice to …

Govt. imposes 20% export duty on parboiled rice
1 year, 4 months ago

Govt. imposes 20% export duty on parboiled rice

The Hindu  

The government has imposed a 20% duty on the export of parboiled rice, a move aimed at maintaining adequate local stock and keep domestic prices under check. Last month, the government banned exports of non-basmati white rice to boost domestic supply and keep retail prices under check during the upcoming festive season. In the April-June period of this fiscal, about …

Nepal turns to India amid fears of food shortage in festive season, urges to export more rice, sugar
1 year, 4 months ago

Nepal turns to India amid fears of food shortage in festive season, urges to export more rice, sugar

India TV News  

The Nepal government has requested India to facilitate the supply of paddy, rice and sugar, a senior official said in Kathmandu on Wednesday. "Nepal has requested India to provide one million tonnes of paddy, 1,00,000 tonnes of rice, and 50,000 tonnes of sugar," he said. "No immediate shortage of rice and sugar in the market: Nepal Though there is no …

India considering to import 8-9 million tonnes of wheat from Russia amid inflation: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

India considering to import 8-9 million tonnes of wheat from Russia amid inflation: Report

India TV News  

India is reportedly in talks with Russia to import 8 to 9 million tonnes of wheat to help reduce the prices of the commodity in the domestic market, reported TASS news agency citing The Economic Times. Despite India needing only 3 to 4 million metric tonnes of wheat to plug a shortfall, it is considering a bigger import to have …

How India’s ban on some rice exports is ricocheting around the world
1 year, 4 months ago

How India’s ban on some rice exports is ricocheting around the world

Al Jazeera  

India’s decision to ban exports of some rice was based on domestic reasons, but it’s had a global impact. “Earlier rice was trading for $550 per metric tonne, now prices are hovering above $650,” Nitin Gupta, senior vice president of Olam Agri India Private Limited, one of India’s biggest rice exporters, told Al Jazeera. Here’s an explainer on India’s role …

India cuts rice exports, triggering panic-buying of food staple by some Indian expats in the US
1 year, 5 months ago

India cuts rice exports, triggering panic-buying of food staple by some Indian expats in the US

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Chatter on one of Prabha Rao’s WhatsApp groups exploded last week when India announced that it was severely curtailing some rice exports to the rest of the world, triggering worry among the Indian diaspora in the United States that access to a food staple from home might soon be cut off. Hoping to stave off inflationary pressures …

Data | Why India’s rice export ban impacts Asian and African nations the most
1 year, 5 months ago

Data | Why India’s rice export ban impacts Asian and African nations the most

The Hindu  

In the last couple of days, many panic-stricken Non-Resident Indians have thronged grocery stores and supermarkets in the United States to hoard bags of rice. This sudden rush followed the Indian government’s decision on July 20 to ban the export of non-basmati white rice to “ensure adequate availability in the Indian market and to allay the rise in prices in …

India’s rice export curbs could prove too myopic for its good
1 year, 5 months ago

India’s rice export curbs could prove too myopic for its good

Live Mint  

Global food markets have been thrown into some chaos yet again —not only because of Russia’s decision to pull out of the Black Sea grain deal, but also India’s announcement that it would ban the export of many varieties of rice. The partial exit of the rice market’s largest trading nation, with about a 40% share of exports, has led …

Govt bans exports of non-basmati white rice. What will be impact in US
1 year, 5 months ago

Govt bans exports of non-basmati white rice. What will be impact in US

India TV News  

The Government of India has recently announced a ban on the export of non-basmati white rice with immediate effect to stabilise the volatile retail prices in the country. In a statement on July 20, the Ministry of Food and Public Distribution said that in order to ensure adequate availability of non-basmati white rice in the Indian market and to reduce …

Indian Govt's Rice Export Ban Impacts US market: Businesses Make Hilarious Offers
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian Govt's Rice Export Ban Impacts US market: Businesses Make Hilarious Offers

Deccan Chronicle  

On Thursday 20th July 2023, Indian government banned the export of non- basmati white rice with immediate effect triggering panic buying of the commodity in the US and other international markets. Within hours of this decision, NRI community in the US, especially people hailing from south Indian states, got into the panic buying mode to hoard Sona Masuri, their preferred …

India’s rice export ban triggers panic buying in US
1 year, 5 months ago

India’s rice export ban triggers panic buying in US

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 22, 2023 14:14 IST - 2 MINS READ India’s ban on the export of non-basmati white rice has led to long lines at stores all over the US, with panic-stricken people eager to stock up on their staple. The Food and Consumer Affairs Ministry on July 20 banned the export of non-basmati white rice, with immediate effect, …

India considers a rice export ban – what would that mean for the world?
1 year, 5 months ago

India considers a rice export ban – what would that mean for the world?

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Global prices for rice could soar again as the world’s largest supplier, India, considers banning …

Indonesia is one of the world's biggest rice producers, but plans to import extra rice from India in an El Niño emergency
1 year, 6 months ago

Indonesia is one of the world's biggest rice producers, but plans to import extra rice from India in an El Niño emergency

ABC  

The Indonesian government plans to import 1 million tonnes of rice from India in an "emergency" situation, despite Indonesia being one of the biggest rice producers in the world. Ronnie S Natawidjaja, director of the Centre for Sustainable Food Studies at Universitas Padjajaran, said Indonesia ideally should have rice stocks of at least 1 million to 1.5 million tonnes. "The …

Anna Bhagya: Govt to bid for rice from Central govt. agencies
1 year, 6 months ago

Anna Bhagya: Govt to bid for rice from Central govt. agencies

The Hindu  

The Karnataka government has proposed to procure rice from the Central government’s National Cooperative Consumers Federation, National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation, and Central Bhandar, and its availability and price will be known in a week’s time, said Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs K.H. Speaking to The Hindu after a high-level meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and other officials, Mr. …

No rice for Anna Bhagya scheme, Centre tells Karnataka
1 year, 6 months ago

No rice for Anna Bhagya scheme, Centre tells Karnataka

The Hindu  

The Centre on Friday, June 23, categorically refused to supply rice to Karnataka for its flagship Anna Bhagya scheme. Mr. Muniyappa said, “The Centre requires 135 lakh metric tonnes for the national supply, whereas they have a stock of 262 lakh metric tonnes. What the State wants The Congress government, which announced Anna Bhagya scheme as one of the five …

Govt's rice procurement reaches 55.8 million tonnes and wheat 26.2 million tonnes so far
1 year, 6 months ago

Govt's rice procurement reaches 55.8 million tonnes and wheat 26.2 million tonnes so far

The Hindu  

The government's rice procurement has reached 55.8 million tonnes so far in the ongoing 2022-23 marketing season, benefitting 1.22 crore farmers with MSP of ₹1.7 lakh crore, the Food Ministry said on June 20. Wheat procurement has reached 26.2 million tonnes so far in the 2023-24 rabi marketing year, more than the last year's total procurement of 18.8 million tonnes. …

Launch of Anna Bhagya on July 1 hangs in balance after FCI refuses to sell rice to Karnataka
1 year, 6 months ago

Launch of Anna Bhagya on July 1 hangs in balance after FCI refuses to sell rice to Karnataka

The Hindu  

After the refusal by the Food Corporation of India to provide additional rice to Karnataka, the launch of the Anna Bhagya scheme on July 1 by the Congress government hangs in balance as it is scouting for the availability of rice at competitive cost in other States even as the financial viability also comes into question. About 2.28 lakh tonnes …

World facing largest rice shortage in 20 years: What's causing it, how badly will India be affected?
1 year, 8 months ago

World facing largest rice shortage in 20 years: What's causing it, how badly will India be affected?

Firstpost  

The acute shortage of rice comes as a result of poor weather in China and Pakistan as well as the Ukraine war. CNBC quoted commodities analyst Charles Hart as saying, “At the global level, the most evident impact of the global rice deficit has been, and still is, decade-high rice prices.” But what’s behind the rice shortage? China in February …

India likely to continue curbs on wheat, rice exports
1 year, 10 months ago

India likely to continue curbs on wheat, rice exports

Hindustan Times  

India may extend its ban on wheat exports beyond March and continue curbs on overseas shipments of non-premium varieties of rice to cool local prices and expand the government’s purchases of cereal stocks, which are at their lowest level in five years, two people familiar with the development said. The government banned wheat exports in May last year as overseas …

Bangladesh Eyeing 'Ambitious' Free Trade Pact With India, Wants Widening Trade Deficit Narrowed
2 years ago

Bangladesh Eyeing 'Ambitious' Free Trade Pact With India, Wants Widening Trade Deficit Narrowed

ABP News  

New Delhi: Bangladesh wants to export a wide range of goods to India and is keen on concluding an "ambitious" free trade agreement, officially known as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, in order to address the growing trade deficit between both neighbours. While the negotiations for the CEPA is yet to begin officially, Bangladesh Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi is visiting …

TD alleges rice scam in AP, demands CBI probe
2 years, 2 months ago

TD alleges rice scam in AP, demands CBI probe

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The opposition Telugu Desam has sought a CBI inquiry into the 'rice scam' allegedly involving civil supplies minister Karumuri Venkata Nageswara Rao and Kakinada MLA Dwarampudi Chandrasekhara Reddy. Speaking to the media in Mangalagiri on Tuesday, TD spokesperson K Pattabhiram said the sudden increase in rice exports through the Kakinada port at a time raised some questions. The involvement …

India amends policy on rice export: Understanding the rationale behind it
2 years, 3 months ago

India amends policy on rice export: Understanding the rationale behind it

Firstpost  

The changes have been done keeping in mind the need to support the ethanol-blending programme that saves costly oil imports and help the animal husbandry and poultry sectors by reducing the cost of animal feed that has a bearing on the price of milk, meat and eggs New Delhi: The recent changes in India’s rice exports policy have been done …

Explained | The ban on the export of broken rice
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained | The ban on the export of broken rice

The Hindu  

The story so far: On September 9, the Centre instituted a ban on the export of broken rice. The Secretary at the Department of Food and Public Distribution Sudhanshu Pandey stated that the measures would ensure adequate availability of broken rice for consumption by the domestic poultry industry and for other animal feedstock. The total ethanol produced from rice lifted …

India’s rice export curbs paralyse trade in Asia as prices rise
2 years, 3 months ago

India’s rice export curbs paralyse trade in Asia as prices rise

Live Mint  

India's restrictions on rice exports have paralysed trading in Asia, with buyers scouring for alternative supplies from Vietnam, Thailand and Myanmar where seller are holding off on deals as prices rise, industry officials said. India's rice exports reached a record 21.5 million tonnes in 2021, more than the combined shipments of the world's next four biggest exporters of the grain: …

1 million tonne grain stuck at ports, buyers refuse to pay export duty
2 years, 3 months ago

1 million tonne grain stuck at ports, buyers refuse to pay export duty

Live Mint  

Rice loading has stopped at Indian ports and nearly one million tonnes of grain are trapped there as buyers refuse to pay the government's new 20% export levy on top of the agreed contract price, five exporters told Reuters on Friday. India banned exports of broken rice and imposed a 20% duty on exports of various other types on Thursday …

India’s rice export ban to further strain global good supplies
2 years, 3 months ago

India’s rice export ban to further strain global good supplies

Live Mint  

India banned exports of broken rice and levied a tax on other key varieties in a move that would add to global inflationary pressure and exacerbate food supply pains caused by the war in Ukraine. Global buyers are depending on India—the world’s top rice exporter—to shore up food supplies since Russia invaded Ukraine, a major wheat grower, which roiled global …

Rice exports may fall by 4-5 MT post ban on broken rice, 20% duty, say exporters
2 years, 3 months ago

Rice exports may fall by 4-5 MT post ban on broken rice, 20% duty, say exporters

The Hindu  

India’s rice exports could fall by 4-5 million tonnes this fiscal year due to the ban on broken rice as well as export duty on non-basmati rice, except for parboiled grains, exporters said. “The exports may fall to 16-17 MT in this financial year because of the ban on broken rice and 20% export duty,” All India Rice Exporters Association …

India\'s kharif rice production may fall by 10-12 mn tonne: Food Secretary
2 years, 3 months ago

India\'s kharif rice production may fall by 10-12 mn tonne: Food Secretary

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: India's rice production could fall by 10-12 million tonnes during the Kharif season this year due to a fall in paddy sowing area, the government said on Friday, but asserted that it would still have surplus output. At a press conference to explain rationale behind the imposition of ban on exports of broken rice, Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey …

India Bans Export Of Broken Rice, Imposes 20 Per Cent Duty On Non-Basmati Rice
2 years, 4 months ago

India Bans Export Of Broken Rice, Imposes 20 Per Cent Duty On Non-Basmati Rice

ABP News  

The Centre in a late night order on Thursday banned exports of broken rice and imposed a 20 per cent duty on exports of various grades of rice with immediate effect as India tries to augment supplies in an attempt to cool prices, Reuters said. The government banned exports of 100 per cent broken rice, which a few poor African …

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