Govt may relax export ban on non-basmati white rice amid surplus, says Pralhad Joshi
3 months, 3 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 last July. According to commerce ministry data, exports of non-basmati white rice plunged 78% to about 300,000 tonnes, while broken rice exports fell by 8% to 300,000 tonnes and parboiled rice exports dropped 11% to 1.5 mt. Vijay Setia, former president of the All India Rice Exporters Association, said, “By banning rice exports, the government has successfully controlled ‘rice inflation’, and now it's time to re-evaluate the policy in the changing scenario of comfortable rice availability.” According to the latest data from the agriculture ministry, the paddy sowing area increased by 16% to 39 million hectares, and pulses sowing area increased by 7% to 12 million hectares as of 23 August.

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Indian farmers face profitability challenges as input costs rise 6.1%, outpacing MSP growth of 5.36%: Infomerics Ratings
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Dwindling rice exports trouble Kakinada port
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dwindling rice exports trouble Kakinada port

Deccan Chronicle  

According to sources, recently, Indonesia floated tenders for rice imports. Competition from other ports is another contributing factor to the reduction in cargo at Kakinada port. According to sources, the Visakhapatnam port recently reduced its charges to Rs 112 per tonne from the previous Rs 350 and the exporters can engage their own labour and do not need to depend …

Rice battle heats up as India, Pakistan lift export curbs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rice battle heats up as India, Pakistan lift export curbs

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – The global prices for different varieties of rice dropped on Monday after India and Pakistan made tit-for-tat moves to eliminate price caps and resume rice exports. Pakistan’s decision was influenced by India’s earlier removal of the MEP of $950 per metric tonne for Basmati rice in September. Khan said the price floor was introduced last year in …

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

Punjab: Basmati growers’ body calls for minimum export price waiver as int’l sales plummet
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab: Basmati growers’ body calls for minimum export price waiver as int’l sales plummet

Hindustan Times  

The basmati exporters association has urged the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority to waive the minimum export price on basmati rice in wake of the recent dip in international sales and price crash. “Despite the reduction, the export price is very high which is driving away international buyers,” said Ashok Sethi, director, basmati exporters association. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …

Rice, a Political Tool | India’s Ban on Non-Basmati White Rice Leaves Global Rice Market in Perilous State
4 months 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
4 months, 4 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 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 3 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
6 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
7 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, …

Sharp fall in agri exports prompts govt to push perishables
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sharp fall in agri exports prompts govt to push perishables

Hindustan Times  

India’s agricultural exports plunged nearly 9% in the first 11 months of 2023-24, prompting authorities to work on fresh strategies to push shipments of perishables and fruits, especially to offset the impact of the country’s bans on rice, wheat, sugar and onion exports, a senior official said. Curbs on shipments by the world’s second-largest producer of wheat, rice and sugar …

Govt aims to grab 10% agri exports market
8 months ago

Govt aims to grab 10% agri exports market

Hindustan Times  

The government is preparing a five-year action plan to grab 10% of the $405 billion exports market of 20 farm produce such as mangoes, banana, ghee, buffalo meat and alcoholic beverages, which could be unveiled by the central government after the general elections, officials aware of the development said. Centre is preparing a five-year action plan to grab 10% of …

Rice war: India’s strategic offensive to counter Pakistan’s EC plans
8 months ago

Rice war: India’s strategic offensive to counter Pakistan’s EC plans

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India is gearing up to challenge Pakistan's attempts to broaden the geographical indication tag for its Basmati rice. The extension of the GI tag for the premium variety of rice, from 14 to 48 districts in Pakistan, could have significant implications on India's export prospects to the European Union. “A comprehensive report to completely refute Pakistan’s claim is …

On Maldives’ request, India clears export of food items including rice, wheat
8 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
8 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 …

Red rice, black rice: Govt mulls ways to free them from export ban
10 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Govt to launch 'Bharat rice' at subsidised rate to provide relief to consumers | Check rates here
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt to launch 'Bharat rice' at subsidised rate to provide relief to consumers | Check rates here

India TV News  

The central government on Tuesday is set to introduce 'Bharat rice' at a subsidised rate of Rs 29 per kg, aiming to alleviate the impact of a 15 per cent surge in retail rice prices over the past year. 5 tonnes of rice in first phase In the initial phase, the Food Corporation of India will allocate 5 lakh tonnes …

Indian rice exporters expect to face challenges due to policy risks, high prices in 2024
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Overseas orders and busy wedding season boost basmati rice business
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Overseas orders and busy wedding season boost basmati rice business

Hindustan Times  

​ India’s basmati growers and shippers are reaping robust profits and are looking at good tidings ahead in the new year due to brisk overseas orders and a busy wedding season at home, which have pushed up prices to a record high, analysts said. In the new season, over 600,000 tonne have been contracted for exports, while the value of …

Basmati export price may rise due to Red Sea unrest
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Basmati export price may rise due to Red Sea unrest

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Basmati rice export prices are likely to rise by about 20% due to rising logistics costs caused by trade route disruptions in the Red Sea region, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said. Raising a concerns over the fate of trade, former president of Rice Exporters Association, Vijay Setia, said: “Due to the ongoing disturbances, …

Agri-commodities exports decline to 17.93 lakh tonnes in September: APEDA
1 year ago

Agri-commodities exports decline to 17.93 lakh tonnes in September: APEDA

The Hindu  

Export of agri-commodities, including basmati rice, declined to 17.93 lakh tonnes in September this year compared to 27.94 lakh tonnes in the previous month, according to agri-export promotion body APEDA. However, shipments of farm items fell to nearly 18 lakh tonnes due to several restrictions on the export of various varieties of rice, including broken rice and non-basmati white rice. …

Rice output expected to drop this year, govt may extend curbs on exports
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Data recap: Air quality, IT hiring, rice exports, and more
1 year, 1 month ago

Data recap: Air quality, IT hiring, rice exports, and more

Live Mint  

Every Friday, Plain Facts publishes a compilation of data-based insights, complete with easy-to-read charts, to help you delve deeper into the stories reported by Mint in the week gone by. The union government has reportedly decided to slash the minimum export price for basmati rice from $1,200 a tonne to $950 a tonne, while Paytm founder and chief executive officer …

Steps in place to check price rise during festival season: Centre
1 year, 2 months ago

Steps in place to check price rise during festival season: Centre

The Hindu  

Union Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said here on Thursday that the Centre has taken adequate measures, including extension of restrictions on exports of sugar, wheat and rice, to ensure that the prices of these essential items do not increase further and remain stable during the festival season. Mr. Chopra said the 20% export duty on parboiled rice will remain till …

Basmati traders to go on strike as Centre keeps floor price unchanged
1 year, 2 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 …

Export ban on rice is regulation rather than restriction for food security: India to WTO's agriculture committee meet
1 year, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

India set to ban sugar exports for first time in 7 years
1 year, 4 months ago

India set to ban sugar exports for first time in 7 years

Live Mint  

India is expected to ban mills from exporting sugar in the next season beginning October, halting shipments for the first time in seven years, as a lack of rain has cut cane yields, three government sources said. “For the upcoming season, we will not have enough sugar to allocate for export quotas.” India allowed mills to export only 6.1 million …

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