Singapore in close contact with Indian authorities to seek exemption from non-basmati rice export ban
1 year, 5 months ago

Singapore in close contact with Indian authorities to seek exemption from non-basmati rice export ban

The Hindu  

Singapore is in close contact with Indian authorities to seek exemption from the country’s ban on export of non-basmati rice, the city state’s food agency said on Friday. Singapore is also in close contact with the Indian authorities to seek exemption from the ban,” said a statement from SFA. On July 20, the Indian government banned exports of non-basmati white rice to boost domestic supply and keep retail prices under check during the upcoming festive season. Under Singapore’s Rice Stockpile Scheme, rice importers must hold a buffer inventory equivalent to twice their monthly imports.

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Indian Spices not banned in Singapore and Hong Kong: Prataprao Jadhav
1 month, 1 week ago

Indian Spices not banned in Singapore and Hong Kong: Prataprao Jadhav

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian Spices have not been banned by countries like Singapore and Hong Kong according to information given by the Ministry of Commerce, Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav told the Lok Sabha on Friday. However, specific batches of a few spice mixtures exported from India were earlier recalled by the Food Safety Authorities in Hong Kong and …

Government lifts ban on export of non-basmati white rice
3 months, 1 week ago

Government lifts ban on export of non-basmati white rice

The Hindu  

The Union government has decided to allow exports of non-basmati white rice with immediate effect, reversing last July’s ban on such exports. According to a notification of the Department of Commerce issued on Saturday, non-basmati white rice has been removed from the prohibited list for exports to free with immediate effect, subject to the minimum export price. Trade revival B.V. …

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 …

Rice, a Political Tool | India’s Ban on Non-Basmati White Rice Leaves Global Rice Market in Perilous State
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rice, a Political Tool | India’s Ban on Non-Basmati White Rice Leaves Global Rice Market in Perilous State

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 23, 2024 15:38 IST - 4 MINS READ The lack of progress towards the goal of “Zero Hunger” highlighted in the report on “The state of food security and nutrition in the world 2024” by the Food and Agriculture Organization on July 24 reminds us of the ban that the Indian government imposed on the export of …

DGFT Notification Prohibiting Export Of Non-Basmati White Rice Can't Have Retrospective Effect: Andhra Pradesh High Court
5 months, 2 weeks ago

DGFT Notification Prohibiting Export Of Non-Basmati White Rice Can't Have Retrospective Effect: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that the trade notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade prohibiting export of non-basmati white rice cannot have retrospective effect.The bench of Justice Ninala Jayasurya has observed that the Foreign Trade Act-1992 does not confer any right to the authorities/department or enable them to issue. The Andhra Pradesh High Court has …

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 …

Centre to resume rice sale to states, pvt traders
6 months ago

Centre to resume rice sale to states, pvt traders

Hindustan Times  

The Centre will resume sale of federally-held rice to states, which had been discontinued in June last year, at the time sparking protests by Opposition-ruled state governments, apart from selling the staple to private traders, steps aimed at paring record inventories, a person aware of the development said. Centre to resume rice sale to states, pvt traders The move to …

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 …

Govt allows 2,000 tonnes non-basmati white rice exports to Malawi, Zimbabwe
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt allows 2,000 tonnes non-basmati white rice exports to Malawi, Zimbabwe

Business Standard  

India has earlier also allowed such exports to countries like Nepal, Cameroon, Cote D' Ivore, Guinea, Malaysia, Philippines, and Seychelles | Representative Photo: Bloomberg The government has permitted exports of 2,000 tonnes of non-basmati white rice to two African nations - Malawi and Zimbabwe. Though exports of non-basmati white rice have been banned since July 20, 2023 to boost domestic …

Non-Compliance Of Notification Conditions For Export Of Banned Non-Basmati White Rice; Delhi High Court Dismisses Exporter's Appeal
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Non-Compliance Of Notification Conditions For Export Of Banned Non-Basmati White Rice; Delhi High Court Dismisses Exporter's Appeal

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court while dismissing the rice exporter's appeal, upheld the decision of the single bench holding that the exporter cannot be permitted to export 11,000 MT of banned non- basmati white rice, due to the non-fulfilment of the conditions entitling it to an exemption from the ban on export imposed by Notification bearing no. The Department of Commerce, …

Ban on MDH, Everest masala | India seeks details from food regulators of Singapore, Hong Kong
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ban on MDH, Everest masala | India seeks details from food regulators of Singapore, Hong Kong

The Hindu  

April 23, 2024 04:41 pm | Updated 06:19 pm IST - New Delhi India, the world's largest producer, consumer and exporter of spices, has sought details from food safety regulators of Singapore and Hong Kong, which has banned certain spices of Indian brands MDH and Everest due to quality concerns. Details have also been sought from Singapore Food Agency and …

India seeks details from Singapore, Hong Kong after ban on MDH, Everest spices: Report
8 months, 2 weeks ago

India seeks details from Singapore, Hong Kong after ban on MDH, Everest spices: Report

Hindustan Times  

Days after Hong Kong and Singapore banned the sale of the two popular Indian spice brands in the country - MDH and Everest - over their quality concerns, the Centre has sought details from their food safety regulators, reported Reuters citing government officials. Ban on MDH, Everest spices in Hong Kong, Singapore The Union commerce ministry has reportedly directed the …

Ban on MDH, Everest masala: India seeks details from food regulators of Singapore, Hong Kong
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ban on MDH, Everest masala: India seeks details from food regulators of Singapore, Hong Kong

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, India, the world's largest producer, consumer and exporter of spices, has sought details from food safety regulators of Singapore and Hong Kong, which has banned certain spices of Indian brands MDH and Everest due to quality concerns. Ban on MDH, Everest masala: India seeks details from food regulators of Singapore, Hong Kong The commerce ministry has also directed …

Red rice, black rice: Govt mulls ways to free them from export ban
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Red rice, black rice: Govt mulls ways to free them from export ban

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Government officials are working to assign internationally recognized identifiers—needed for all exports—for some uncommon and unique Indian rice varieties so that they do not inadvertently fall into the dragnet of a sweeping export ban. Officials are considering getting Harmonized System or HS codes assigned for red, black, Kalanamak and other rice varieties which will also allow these varieties …

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 …

Malaysia urges ASEAN rice-supplying nations to prioritise members’ staple grain needs
1 year, 3 months ago

Malaysia urges ASEAN rice-supplying nations to prioritise members’ staple grain needs

Firstpost  

Malaysia, which imports about 38% of its rice needs, is among several countries affected by top exporters like India restricting shipments. The Malaysian government has announced subsidies and other measures to offset rising prices of grain and ensure sufficient supply in the market Southeast Asian countries have agreed to prioritise helping each other overcome rice supply shortages and other food-related …

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 …

Export bans and stocking limits: are they working? | Data
1 year, 3 months ago

Export bans and stocking limits: are they working? | Data

The Hindu  

September 20, 2023 02:32 pm | Updated 04:00 pm IST A policy brief issued by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations said that the recent steps taken by the government to curb inflation, such as wheat and rice export bans and increasing export duties, were “knee-jerk approaches rather than a well-thought-out strategy”. Chart 2 | The chart …

Global rice prices surge 15-year high after India bans overseas rice exports: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Global rice prices surge 15-year high after India bans overseas rice exports: Report

Hindustan Times  

Global rice prices reached a 15-year high in August after top exporter India banned some overseas sales of the grain, the Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. Representational image While global food prices eased in August, those of rice rose 9.8 percent compared to the previous month, "reflecting trade disruptions in the aftermath of a ban on Indica white …

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 decides to allow rice export to Singapore: MEA
1 year, 4 months ago

India decides to allow rice export to Singapore: MEA

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In view of the "special relationship" with Singapore, India has decided to allow the export of rice to "meet the food security requirements" of the Southeast nation, the Ministry of External Affairs said. Last Sunday, the government said it has received credible field reports regarding misclassification and illegal export of non-basmati white rice. The central government on July …

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 …

Don’t get into a cat and mouse chase over rice
1 year, 4 months ago

Don’t get into a cat and mouse chase over rice

Live Mint  

Close on the heels of a 20% export tax slapped on parboiled rice, India’s government has set a minimum-price barrier of $1,200 per tonne for the export of basmati rice, the premium kind for which the country has a global reputation. These measures are aimed at shoring up domestic supplies, so that prices are held in check amid worries of …

Government imposes restrictions on export of Basmati rice
1 year, 4 months ago

Government imposes restrictions on export of Basmati rice

The Hindu  

By banning the export of Basmati rice valued at less than $1,200 per metric tonne, the Union government on August 28 ensured additional safeguards for its export ban on non-Basmati white rice. The Union Commerce Ministry said it had directed the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, the agency responsible for regulation of export of Basmati rice, that …

Govt decides not to allow basmati rice exports below USD 1,200/tonne
1 year, 4 months ago

Govt decides not to allow basmati rice exports below USD 1,200/tonne

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhil: The government has 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. According to the statement of the commerce ministry, the government has issued instructions to APEDA to introduce additional safeguards to prevent the possible illegal exports of …

Govt decides not to allow basmati rice exports below $ 1,200 per tonne
1 year, 4 months ago

Govt decides not to allow basmati rice exports below $ 1,200 per tonne

India TV News  

The government has 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. According to the statement of the commerce ministry, the government has issued instructions to APEDA to introduce additional safeguards to prevent the possible illegal exports of white non-basmati …

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 …

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 …

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 …

IMF encourages India to remove export ban on non-basmati rice
1 year, 5 months ago

IMF encourages India to remove export ban on non-basmati rice

Live Mint  

The International Monetary Fund has encouraged India to remove export restrictions on non-basmati rice. The Indian government on July 20 banned the export of non-basmati white rice to boost domestic supply and keep retail prices under check during the upcoming festive season, which constitutes about 25% of the total rice export of the country. In an official statement, the food …

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 …

Videos Show NRI Panic Buying Rice in US As Indian Govt Imposes Ban on Export
1 year, 5 months ago

Videos Show NRI Panic Buying Rice in US As Indian Govt Imposes Ban on Export

News 18  

The Indian government’s decision to impose a ban on the export of non-basmati white rice has triggered panic buying among NRIs in the United States. Several videos which have gone viral on social media show Indians queueing up outside grocery stores in order to hoard rice packets. The decision came on Thursday when the Indian government issued a notification through …

Hoarding game! Indians in US and Canada stock up rice after govt bans export, long queues outside grocery stores
1 year, 5 months ago

Hoarding game! Indians in US and Canada stock up rice after govt bans export, long queues outside grocery stores

Hindustan Times  

Government of India's decision to ban export of non-basmati rice has triggered a hoarding race among Indian-Americans. Notably, On Thursday, India put a ban "with immediate effect" on the export of non-basmati white rice. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said, “In order to ensure adequate availability of non-basmati white rice in the Indian market and to …

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, …

Centre bans export of non-basmati white rice to check price rise
1 year, 5 months ago

Centre bans export of non-basmati white rice to check price rise

The Hindu  

The Centre banned the export of non-basmati white rice on Thursday. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the Union Commerce Ministry announced in a notification that the ban would come into effect immediately and exemptions would be given only if the loading of non-basmati rice on the ship had commenced before the notification or the shipping bill was filed …

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 …

India lifts export ban on organic non-basmati rice
2 years, 1 month ago

India lifts export ban on organic non-basmati rice

Firstpost  

The ban on exports assumed significance at that point as it appeared that the overall sown area under paddy this Kharif season could be lower than that of last year New Delhi: India has decided to lift the ban on exports of organic non-basmati rice, including broken rice, a notification by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said on Tuesday. …

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 …

Should you hold rice mill stocks amid export curbs?
2 years, 3 months ago

Should you hold rice mill stocks amid export curbs?

Business Standard  

Last week, the government imposed 20 per cent export duties on various grades of rice like non-basmati, unmilled, semi-milled or totally milled, and husked brown. A blanket ban on broken rice, too, was imposed as domestic supplies dwindled, after below-average monsoon season. With this, India, which accounts for 40% of the global rice trade, stands to lose its world’s market …

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: …

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 …

SAD chief Badal asks Centre to review export ban on broken rice, remove duty
2 years, 3 months ago

SAD chief Badal asks Centre to review export ban on broken rice, remove duty

India TV News  

SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday asked the Centre to review ban on the export of broken rice and also remove duty imposed on the export of non-basmati rice, saying the move will deprive farmers of reaping the benefits of high global prices of food grains. In a statement here, Badal said the export ban as well as 20 …

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