Tag: Indian Rice Exporters Federation
India’s rice exports to 26 markets rise despite challenges; BIRC 2026 to drive diversification
New Delhi: India’s rice exports to 26 priority markets rose 1.1 per cent in value and 5.6 per cent in volume during November 2025-March 2026,…
India’s exports to Iran set to fall further due to Dubai halt, US sanctions
NEW DELHI – Planned new U.S. sanctions on Iran and the UAE’s halt on Tehran trade could severely disrupt Indian exports of rice, tea and…
BIRC 2026 to Showcase 200 Rice Varieties, 50 Global Cuisines Across 9 Experience Zones
The upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026 will showcase 200 varieties of rice and 50 global cuisines across nine experience zones, said the Indian…
Kandla Port’s 40-day cargo delays put India’s rice exports at risk
Kolkata: India’s rice exporters are facing a fresh logistical headache, with congestion at Kandla port stretching cargo clearance to 35-40 days and threatening to derail…
Global crop survey key highlight of upcoming rice conference
A coordinated global crop survey and projecting future prices based on expected global demand and supply of rice, would be the key features of the…
Basmati prices may fall 5–10% as Strait of Hormuz closure hits exports
Kolkata: Iran’s announcement of closing the Strait of Hormuz to shipping is expected to impact both the basmati rice and tea exports from India. Basmati…
Wholesale rice prices up 7% as West Asia ceasefire fuels export rush
Kolkata: Rice prices in India increased up to 7% at the wholesale level in the past two days, after the US-Iran ceasefire triggered a rush…
Rice exporters urge govt to recognise Iran crisis shipping disruption as force majeure
The Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF) has requested the government to issue an official advisory/notification recognising the current Iran-crisis-linked shipping/logistics disruption as a force-majeure-type /…
India rice exports hit by Iran crisis: Exporters seek urgent govt support
New Delhi: Rice exporters have sought urgent government support to mitigate the impact of shipping disruptions triggered by the Iran crisis and instability across key…
Indian rice exporter seals 5,000-tonne US deal: IREF
New Delhi: A member of the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has entered into a commercial agreement to supply 5,000 tonnes of basmati rice to…