Basmati Rice

• Australia Turns Down India’s GI Tag Application for Basmati Rice

  Australia has rejected India's application for a geographical indication (GI) tag for its basmati rice in what could be an interesting trade dispute. Canberra has denied the request on the grounds that it is "not grown only in India".…

• "Basmati Rice Sales to Exceed Rs 50,000 crore in FY2023," says CRISIL

  According to CRISIL, a combination of high realization and healthy demand will help the basmati rice sector record strong year-on-year sales growth of more than 30% to more than Rs 50,000 crore in fiscal 2023, the highest ever.…

• Basmati Exports Increased 17% to 3.2 million tonnes in April-December

  According to the recent data from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), basmati rice shipments increased to 3.2 million tonnes (mt) from 2.74 mt in the previous fiscal period.…

• Komal Rice: All You Need to Know About The Magical Rice of Assam

  Are you in search of a new and flavorful way to add nutrition to your meals? Look no further than Komal rice, a type of aromatic rice that is native to the Assam region of India and widely used in Indian cuisine.…

• Aromatic Basmati & Non-Basmati Rice Export Up 7.37% to 126.97 lakh Tonnes in April-October

  Despite shipping restrictions, India's exports of aromatic basmati and non-basmati rice increased 7.37 percent to 126.97 lakh tonnes during the period of the current fiscal, according to industry data.…

• Need The Ever-Exotic Basmati Aroma in Your Rice? Try Adding Some Pandan Leaves to It

  A recent study found that the flavour of pandan leaves is comparable to several well-known aromatic rice types, according to the journal "Agro Food Industry Hi-Tech”.…

• FSSAI Quickens the Effort to Sell ‘Blended Basmati Rice’

  The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has scuttled efforts to sell "Blended Basmati rice" in India by declining to accept a proposal that has been in the works since 2017.…

• Basmati Paddy Farmers Earn 24 percent Higher Returns as Exports Increase by 11 percent

  Basmati exports are no longer limited to the old big players because many new people have entered the trade and are exporting small quantities. As per APEDA, shipments of basmati rice increased to 21.57 lakh tonnes from 19.46 lakh tonnes a year ago.…

• FCI to Purchase 8 lakh tonnes of Fortified Parboiled Rice from Telangana

  The Centre would supplement supplies to its flagship programme, which aims to provide fortified rice (rice fortified with iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12) through the public distribution system. The scheme, which was launched late last year, is being implemented in stages across the country.…

• Govt Begins Basmati Crop Survey to Estimate Expected Yield During Crop Year 2022-2023

  APEDA is assisting state governments in promoting Basmati rice cultivation through the BEDF. Farmers are informed about the use of certified seeds, good agricultural practices, and the prudent use of pesticides through various awareness programmes organized by APEDA and BEDF in order to meet international…

• Basmati Rice: Haryana Rice Exporters Association Seek Mandi Fee Reduction

  Haryana was one of the few states that supported the Centre's three farm laws, which were repealed last year after nearly 18 months in operation. Following the Supreme Court's stay of the laws, direct purchases from farmers became common, as many states were lax in…

• Punjab's Agricultural Department Trying to Reduce Usage of Pesticides on Basmati Crop

  An important decision regarding how to limit the use of insecticides and pesticides on the basmati crop will be made at a meeting between representatives of the Punjab agriculture department, PAU scientists, and basmati exporters.…

• Basmati Rice is under Threat in Export Market due to EU's Stricter Pesticide Residue Standards

  The basmati industry is also concerned that the proposed FSSAI MRL standards, which are even stricter than the Codex standards that are normally followed globally, will halt basmati exports. The All-India Rice Exporters Association (AIREA) has urged the government not to implement the proposed rice…

• Haryana to Witness an Increase in Basmati Acreage as Farmers Move to Early Maturing Varieties

  Farmers are showing interest in seeding Pusa-1509, an early maturing basmati paddy variety, therefore, an increase in the area under long-grained basmati varieties is predicted this year in Haryana.…

• Punjab Likely to Ban 9 Pesticides for Basmati

  Vikram Marwaha, a basmati exporter from Tarn Taran, stated that because the state is working on extending the area under basmati, farmers may expect greater returns because worldwide demand is growing.…

• Punjab Farmers Demand Guaranteed Supplies of Basmati and Maize

  Farmers were informed that if they chose the DSR, they would be entitled to an extra payment of Rs 1,500 per acre from the state government.…

• Basmati Rice: An Excellent Source of Carbohydrates With High Nutritional Value

  Basmati rice possesses various health benefits and is a good source of carbohydrates. It is a light and aromatic food item.…

• Export of Non-Basmati Rice Increased by 109 Percent

  In the last couple of years, India's focus on expanding port handling infrastructure, developing the value chain, involving key stakeholders, and exploring new opportunities in countries or markets for rice exports has resulted in a massive increase in rice exports, according to the ministry.…

• Farmers are Earning Good Income from Improved Rice Varieties Developed by IARI

  Both the varieties, developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa, Delhi, fetch farmers like Singh financial benefits in the range of Rs.25,000 to Rs.30,000 per acre, after taking into account cost of cultivation as well as lease rental for the land.…

• Arsenic in Rice: How Toxic Is It?

  If your breakfast includes rice cereal and your dinner features brown rice nearly every day, it may be time to add variety to your meals — especially if you’re serving children. That’s because rice contains inorganic arsenic, a potentially toxic metal that can cause health…

• Prices of Basmati Rice, Edible Oils & Pulses Increases Ahead of Festive Season

  Prices of basmati rice, edible oils and pulses are riding high going into the festive season, a dampener for consumers. Dry spells in August followed by heavy showers in September have impacted the basmati and pulses crop. The 1509 basmati rice variety that is used…

• India to Get Exclusive Rights to Sell Basmati Rice in European Union

  India will likely walk away with the sole right to the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Basmati rice in the European Union (EU) after the deadline for settling the issue with Pakistan expired on September 10, experts have said.…

• 5 Unknown Benefits of Basmati Rice: Start Eating Today

  The article talks of the health benefits of basmati rice and how it help to keep you overall healthy.…

• An Awareness Programme for Basmati Rice Growers Organized by APEDA and BEDF

  A unique initiative is taken up by APEDA and Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF) to sensitize and train the farmers growing Basmati Rice.…

• EU’s New Protocol on Basmati Rice Tricky for India

  EU to bring in new authenticity protocol for Basmati rice.…

• India may get GI Tag for Basmati Rice from EU

  India may get GI tag for its Basmati rice…

• Paradip Port, Odisha Flags Off First Ever Non-Basmati Rice Export

  Paradip Port of Odisha begins rice export…

• Punjab Agricultural University launches new variety of Basmati Rice

  Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, has grown a new variety of basmati, ‘Punjab Basmati 7', for commercial cultivation in the coming season in the state.…

• LT foods Becomes First Certified Company by UN-backed Sustainable Rice Platform

  LT foods – first certified company by UN and its role.…

• Applications for Protection of GI, Certification Mark for Basmati Rice filed in 19 Countries

  A law firm has been mandated to facilitate and handle the legal matters related to the defense of the GI/ Certification Mark for 'Basmati' in both India and other countries.…

• Non-Basmati Rice Exports Increase to Rs 26,058 Crore during April-January

  The commerce ministry announced on Thursday that the country's non-basmati rice exports increased to Rs 26,058 crore in April-January 2020-21, up from Rs 11,543 crore in the previous fiscal year.…

• India Gate Basmati Rice extends existing Health Portfolio, introduces Roasted Flax Seeds & Chia Seeds

  India Gate Basmati Rice has launched “Wholesome Health Special Chia Seeds” & “Active Heart Special Roasted Flax Seeds” for the consumers. Both the products are available in the market across omni-channel & augment India Gate’s branded portfolio of healthy foods.…

• FarmLink to display its Product Line of Highest Quality Indian Basmati Rice at Gulfood 2021

  FarmLink Basmati, the flagship basmati rice brand of Desai AgriFoods, an India-based food producer and exporter, will showcase its finest quality aromatic basmati rice, along with other rice products at Gulfood 2021, the world's largest annual food & beverage trade show organized in Dubai, UAE.…

• Non-Basmati Rice Export Rises Double to Rs 22.856 crore during Apr-Dec 2020

  According to the Ministry of Commerce, exports of non-Basmati rice more than doubled to Rs 22,856 crore in April-December 2020-21, compared to Rs 10,268 crore in the same period of the previous year. Non-Basmati exports experienced a growth of 122.61% in Rupee terms and 111.81%…

• Government’s Paddy Procurement at MSP Rises by 18 percent

  So far this Kharif marketing season, paddy procurement at Minimum Support Price has risen by 18 percent to 614.27 lakh tonnes, valuing nearly Rs 1.16 lakh crore, in the midst of farmers protesting against three new agri-marketing reform laws at Delhi borders.…

• Farmers in Karnataka sell their paddy to Reliance Retail above Minimum Support Price

  Nearly 1,000 farmers in Karnataka have signed an agreement to sell their paddy directly to Reliance Retail, through an agro-based company in the northern area of the state of Sindhanur, above the minimum support price (MSP), an official said on Sunday.…

• Reliance closes deal for purchase of Sona Masoori paddy from farmers of Sindhanur

  Reliance Retail Ltd has closed a deal for the purchasing of 1,000 quintals of Sona Masoori paddy from the farmers of Sindhanur taluk in Raichur district in the first major trade between a big corporate company and farmers since the enactment of the amended APMC…

• Illegal use in Rice Export

  Can sulfural floride be used as a fumigant for fumigation of export containers of rice? The answer is a big NO.…

• Exports of Basmati Rice from India increases due to high demand in European Nations

  Rising demand for basmati rice in these European countries has resulted in a better price realisation for farmers, mainly from the basmati rice-growing areas in Punjab and Haryana. The common variety of basmati rice, 1121 Pusa, which is mostly exported, has been fetching a 15%…

• Export Policy of Rice to EU - Amendment in Policy condition of Sl. No. 55 & 57, Chapter 10 Schedule-2, ITC (HS) Export Policy, 2018

  The Notification No. 24/2015-2020 dated 10.08.2020 is amended to the extent that export of Rice (Basmati and Non-Basmati) to EU member states and other European Countries namely Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland only will require Certificate of Inspection from EIA/EIC. Export to remaining European countries…

• Researchers Develop Devices to Detect Adulteration in Basmati Rice

  A team of researchers from India and the UK develop two devices that can detect adulteration in the prized long-grained rice…

• APEDA organises workshop on ‘Opportunities in Export of Organic Basmati Rice, Value Addition & Product Diversification’

  Considering the potential and prospects of export of Basmati rice, APEDA organized a Workshop on Opportunities in Export of Organic Basmati Rice, Value Addition and Product Diversification’ in New Delhi on December 15.…

• US Rice Production estimate for 2020-21 lower than previous month, World Rice crop projected higher

  The US Department of Agriculture has reduced the estimate for 2020/21 U.S. rice production this month while keeping the domestic use unchanged. World trade projection is raised by 1.0 million tons to 45.3 million tons, mainly on expected increase in exports by India.…

• India Exports Rice to China after 30 Years; Exports prospects remain bright

  China has started importing Rice from India for the first time in at least 30 years. This development is observed time when political disputes are rife between the two countries…

• Chhattisgarh Government Launches New Scheme for Distribution of Fortified Rice

  On 1st November, Sunday Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel of Chattisgarh announced the launching of the new scheme for the fortified rice distribution through the Public Distribution System (PDS) and various other welfare initiatives for the Kondagaon districts people of the State on a pilot basis.…

• Indian Basmati Rice Exporters Renegotiating Terms & Conditions with the US, Canada and Australia Importers

  Indian Basmati rice exporters are renegotiating the terms and conditions with the importers from the US, Canada, Australia and western Europe. The industry players are also worried about Pakistan’s move to start exporting their basmati rice to Iran under the barter system.…

• Madhya Pradesh should not be given GI tag for Basmati Rice, says Punjab Chief Minister

  With Madhya Pradesh recent effort to get basmati rice GI Tagged the other states have raised concern over the decline in quality in the international market if GI tag is awarded to the state. The states say that MP falls outside the designated area of…

• Shivraj Singh Chouhan seeks GI tag for MP’s Basmati rice

  Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday during his meeting with Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar asked him to intervene to get the Geographical Indication tag for state’s Basmati Rice.…