Page 2 - Basmati Rice

GI Basmati row: Chouhan writes to Sonia on 'anti-farmer stance' of Cong CMs

Kamal Nath joins war of words; says Chouhan did nothing to get GI status for MP basmati in 15 years

Madhya Pradesh and Punjab CMs spar over GI tag to basmati rice

Exporters say granting GI tag to basmati grown in MP will lower its value in the global market, while MP contends its inclusion will help lakhs of farmers get better price

Covid-19 pandemic expands the appetite for India's basmati exports

Exporters saw an unexpected demand surge as countries in West Asia rushed to build buffer stocks. But procedural problems could make it difficult to sustain the momentum

GI tagging of basmati rice to MP: Chouhan slams Punjab CM over letter to PM

"This is not an issue of Punjab or Madhya Pradesh, it's a subject pertaining to the whole country's farmers and their livelihoods," he said

Tweak FCI's procurement strategies to boost rice exports: Expert panel

Rice is among the biggest agriculture exports from India along with buffalo meat and cotton

Non-basmati exporters see opportunity amid Covid-19 as crops fail elsewhere

They are looking to tap exports in Africa, South East Asia as paddy crop in Tahiland and Vietnam fails, other exporting nations maintain buffer stocks

Basmati prices up 5% during 21-day lockdown even as exports take a huge hit

Exporters, however, are a worried lot as Iran, the top market for Indian basmati, is among the most-affected by the Covid-19 pandemic

Coronavirus in Iran takes a toll on basmati exports, domestic prices fall

The negative market dynamics are resulting in a downward basmati price trend on the bourses

Apeda blacklists basmati rice brands Mohsen and Avazah over defaults

Agency will not issue requisite certificate clearing exports under these two labels, due to persistent non-payment by Gulf importers for consignments shipped from Indian shores

ED attaches REI Agro's assets worth Rs 480 cr over alleged bank loan fraud

The central agency issued a provisional attachment order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against the firm, it said in a statement

Basmati price down 12% on higher acreage, no fresh payments from Iran

Fair average quality variety cost Rs 72 a kg in Delhi wholesale market now, from Rs 82 a month ago

Basmati exports to Iran back on track after embargo-induced roadblocks

Trigger provided by Centre's assurance ob sufficiency of funds in special rupee-denominated bilateral barter account

The Basmati question

Delhi HC does well to allow MP farmers to produce it

Basmati rice export may hit a record level of Rs 30,000 cr this season

However, the export volume is only marginally higher at 2 per cent

Basmati rice exporters face Iran defaults woes; exports drop 7.2% in Q1

Exports should be against formal orders which include quality specifications and a mechanism for resolution of disputes

Basmati rice to remain costlier this year on lower output estimates

The price increase might hurt exports of this aromatic rice which remained a favourable choice for consumers in Iran, Saudi Arabia and European countries.

After Trump sanctions, currency crisis in Iran hits India's basmati exports

Trade sources believe that Iran is looking to use the euro in place of the dollar

Currency crisis in Iran hits India's basmati rice exports

Traders caution exporters to stay away till currency uncertainty recedes for bilateral trade

Basmati rice stocks rally; LT Foods, KRBL hit 52-week high

LT Foods, KRBL, Kohinoor Foods and Chaman Lal Setia Exports were up in the range of 5% to 15% on the BSE.

Basmati rice stocks gain; Kohinoor Foods, LT Foods up over 5%

Kohinoor Foods up 20% at Rs 54.35, while LT Foods surge 12% to Rs 280 on BSE in intra-day trade