The exports of non-basmati white rice were prohibited since July 20, 2023.
“The export policy for non-basmati white rice (semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or gazed) …is amended from prohibited to free, subject to MEP of $490 per tonne with immediate effect and until further orders,” the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a notification.
In July 2023, New Delhi had prohibited the export of non-basmati white rice but had said exports would be allowed on the basis of permission granted to other countries to meet their food security needs and based on requests from those countries.
It has exported rice to Nepal, Mauritius, Namibia and other African nations.
ET reported last week that the UK, US and Japan, among others had recently asked India when it planned to lift or ease the current export ban on non-basmati white rice and if the country was considering an export tax in its placeIndia exported $852 million worth of non-Basmati white rice in FY24 with Kenya, Mozambique and Cameroon being the top export destinations. In April-July FY25, the exports have been $188.86 million with most shipments to Malaysia and Guinea.