Export ban on rice is regulation rather than restriction for food security: India to WTO's agriculture committee meet
1 year, 5 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 governments' requests. A group of member countries of the World Trade Organisation including the US has raised concerns about banning the export of non-basmati white rice by India, saying the decision may impact import-dependent nations, the Geneva-based trade official said. “They expressed concerns about the impact of India's export ban on the global food market, highlighting its significance as the world's largest rice exporter, accounting for over 40 per cent of global exports,” the official added.

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Export Ban On Broken Rice Goes: Is It Good For All?
1 week ago

Export Ban On Broken Rice Goes: Is It Good For All?

ABP News  

India, one of the world’s largest rice producers, has long imposed strict regulations on the production and procurement of rice. In September 2022, the Government of India imposed an export ban on broken rice to ensure domestic availability. The government had said the ban was put in place as there was a steady rise in the export of broken rice …

There have been a few detections of Aflatoxin in rice consignments from India to EU
1 week, 2 days ago

There have been a few detections of Aflatoxin in rice consignments from India to EU

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Mar 11 There have been a few detections of Aflatoxin, a toxic substance, in rice consignments exported from India to the European Union, but the country has been complying with the requirements of the importing nations, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. "There have been a few detections of Aflatoxin.in rice consignments exported from India to the EU, however …

Ajit Ranade: India must formulate a strategy to boost agricultural exports
1 week, 3 days ago

Ajit Ranade: India must formulate a strategy to boost agricultural exports

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump issued executive orders slapping high tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. This protectionist drift was probably caused by the misguided notion that it would help our manufacturing sector under the ‘Make in India’ initiative or act as a carrot for the sectors granted production-linked incentives. India has the world’s largest population of cattle and …

India lifts export ban on broken rice, global prices may fall
1 week, 4 days ago

India lifts export ban on broken rice, global prices may fall

New Indian Express  

The Indian government has lifted the ban on the export of broken rice, a decision that could potentially lead to a drop in global rice prices. Experts estimate that India, the world's largest rice exporter, could ship over two million metric tonnes of broken rice to international markets. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated in the notification that India …

India imposes ban on export of low-priced raw human hair below USD 65 per kg | Details here
1 month, 1 week ago

India imposes ban on export of low-priced raw human hair below USD 65 per kg | Details here

India TV News  

The Union government has imposed an export ban on raw human hair priced below USD 65 per kg, as per an official notification issued on Monday. Earlier, in January 2022, the government had placed restrictions on the export of raw human hair, requiring exporters to obtain special authorisation. The decision was taken on the back of reports of smuggling of …

India exports 200,000 tonnes of rice to Bangladesh
2 months, 3 weeks 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. …

Indian Spices not banned in Singapore and Hong Kong: Prataprao Jadhav
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Indian farmers face profitability challenges as input costs rise 6.1%, outpacing MSP growth of 5.36%: Infomerics Ratings
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian farmers face profitability challenges as input costs rise 6.1%, outpacing MSP growth of 5.36%: Infomerics Ratings

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s rice sector, which contributes 35% to global rice trade, faces profitability challenges despite record production of 137.8 million tonnes in FY 2023–24, according to a rice ondustry Outlook for 2024 released by Infomerics Ratings on Wednesday. Sustainable practices and cost management are essential for India to maintain its leadership in global rice trade while safeguarding domestic food …

Government lifts ban on export of non-basmati white rice
5 months, 2 weeks 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. …

Breaking News: Boost for Farmers as Modi Govt Increases Onion and Basmati Rice Exports | ABP News
6 months ago

Breaking News: Boost for Farmers as Modi Govt Increases Onion and Basmati Rice Exports | ABP News

ABP News  

The Indian government has recently lifted the Minimum Export Price restrictions on onions and basmati rice, which were previously imposed to control domestic prices. Previously, the government had set the MEP at $550 per ton for onions and $950 per ton for basmati rice. These limits prevented the export of onions and basmati rice at prices lower than the set …

Govt may relax export ban on non-basmati white rice amid surplus, says Pralhad Joshi
6 months, 2 weeks 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
6 months, 3 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
7 months, 3 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 …

Malaysian plantation minister Johari Abdul Ghani urges India to ease export curbs on essential commodities
8 months ago

Malaysian plantation minister Johari Abdul Ghani urges India to ease export curbs on essential commodities

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Malaysia's plantation industries and commodities minister Johari Abdul Ghani on Thursday urged India to ease its export curbs on essential food commodities, especially rice, sugar and onion. India must keep the export window open for Malaysia as the country meets India's palm oil requirement, the minister said in an interview. "If India opens up exports of commodities like …

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

3 rice stocks surge up to 14.5% on reports of India considering easing rice export limits
8 months, 1 week ago

3 rice stocks surge up to 14.5% on reports of India considering easing rice export limits

Live Mint  

India, the top rice exporter, may relax export restrictions to avoid a glut before the new crop arrives. Shares of Chaman Lal Setia Exports, KRBL, and LT Foods surged by as much as 13% in early trading on Tuesday following reports indicating that India, the world’s leading rice exporter, plans to ease restrictions on rice exports. India, the world’s top …

India may relax rice export restrictions to prevent domestic oversupply
8 months, 1 week 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
8 months, 2 weeks 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
9 months 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
10 months, 1 week 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, …

India allows export of non-Basmati white rice to Mauritius
10 months, 1 week ago

India allows export of non-Basmati white rice to Mauritius

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The central government has permitted exports of 14,000 tonne of non-basmati white rice to Mauritius, an official notification showed. Notably, the export of non-Basmati white rice was prohibited in July 2023 to check domestic prices and ensure domestic food security. In late August, India also introduced additional safeguards by way of imposing a minimum floor price on exports …

Maldives thanks India for allowing export of certain quantities of essential commodities
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives thanks India for allowing export of certain quantities of essential commodities

The Hindu  

April 06, 2024 10:29 am | Updated 12:08 pm IST - Male Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer on April 6 said India's gesture to renew the quota to allow the export of certain quantities of essential commodities for his nation signifies the longstanding bilateral friendship and the commitment to further expand trade and commerce. “India allowed the export of certain …

On Maldives’ request, India clears export of food items including rice, wheat
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Commerce ministry shifts focus to push fresh fruits and vegetables to US and EU
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Commerce ministry shifts focus to push fresh fruits and vegetables to US and EU

Live Mint  

New Delhi: With an export ban in place on rice and wheat, the union commerce ministry has shifted its focus to exports of agricultural products including fresh fruit and vegetables to new destinations, including the US, European Union and African countries, two persons said. This move, being rolled out by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority is …

India To Oppose China-Led Proposal, Advocate For Food Security At WTO Ministerial Meeting Beginning Tuesday
1 year ago

India To Oppose China-Led Proposal, Advocate For Food Security At WTO Ministerial Meeting Beginning Tuesday

ABP News  

New Delhi, Feb 25 India will strongly oppose a China-led proposal for an investment facilitation pact besides pressing for finding a permanent solution to public stock holding of grains for food security and protection of the interests of fishermen at the WTO ministerial meeting beginning Tuesday. The key issue of India's interests at the meeting relates to finding a permanent …

Red rice, black rice: Govt mulls ways to free them from export ban
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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, 2 months 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, 4 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 …

Govt cuts basmati rice export floor price to $950 per tonne
1 year, 4 months ago

Govt cuts basmati rice export floor price to $950 per tonne

Live Mint  

The Union government has decided to cut the minimum export price it set for basmati rice, a person aware of the development said, following complaints by traders that overseas shipments had become unviable. The government, which imposed a floor price of $1200 a tonne for overseas shipments in August to cool domestic prices, approved a decision to reduce it to …

Basmati traders to go on strike as Centre keeps floor price unchanged
1 year, 5 months ago

Basmati traders to go on strike as Centre keeps floor price unchanged

Hindustan Times  

After the Union government refused to accept the demand of the rice exporters to bring down the minimum export price of aromatic long-grained basmati rice to US $ 850 per tonne from $1,200, the rice exporters and traders of Haryana have declared an indefinite strike from Sunday, following which they will not procure paddy from the farmers and mandis. The …

Singapore may get more rice from India
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 allows export of rice to Singapore in view of 'special relationship'
1 year, 6 months ago

India allows export of rice to Singapore in view of 'special relationship'

India TV News  

A month after India announced to ban on the export of non-basmati rice, it relaxed some rules for Singapore and has allowed the export in view of the special relationship between the two countries. Last month, India announced a ban on the export of all non-basmati white rice resulting in a sharp increase in global rice prices. Meanwhile, External Affairs …

India to export rice to Singapore despite curbs, says External Affairs Ministry
1 year, 6 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, 6 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 …

Basmati rice exporters express ‘shock’ over curbs, demand urgent solution
1 year, 6 months ago

Basmati rice exporters express ‘shock’ over curbs, demand urgent solution

The Hindu  

After the Centre imposed restrictions on the export of the aromatic, long-grain basmati rice, the rice exporters in Punjab have criticised the move, saying the decision has put the rice export sector in disarray and that it would result in huge financial losses. The Union Commerce Ministry, last week, directed the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, the …

Don’t get into a cat and mouse chase over rice
1 year, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

Centre imposes conditional curbs on basmati rice export
1 year, 6 months ago

Centre imposes conditional curbs on basmati rice export

Hindustan Times  

The Union government has temporarily halted export of any basmati rice consignment being sold overseas for less than $1200 a tonne, while shipments contracted above that price threshold will continue to be allowed, according to an order issued on Saturday. The new measure temporarily halts all basmati rice exports contracted at a price lower than $1200 a ton The move …

Govt decides not to allow basmati rice exports below $ 1,200 per tonne
1 year, 6 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 …

Centre imposes 20% export duty on parboiled rice
1 year, 6 months ago

Centre imposes 20% export duty on parboiled rice

Hindustan Times  

The Union government late on Friday imposed a 20% duty on exports of parboiled rice with immediate effect, according to a notification, expanding a range of curbs on overseas shipments of cereals amid high domestic prices. India, the world’s largest exporter of grain, had halted the export of white rice on July 20, sending global prices to a 12-year high …

Govt. imposes 20% export duty on parboiled rice
1 year, 6 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 …

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