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TopicRice export ban

Topic: Rice export ban

After UAE & Singapore, Centre allows export of non-basmati rice to 7 other countries

The export of non-basmati white rice was prohibited from July 20 to check the domestic prices and ensure domestic food security.

US, UK, EU & others question India at WTO over wheat, rice and onion export restrictions

India has been asked basic questions such as why it hasn’t yet notified WTO of the decisions, why adequate notice wasn’t given, how long restrictions will be in place & why they were needed.

Malaysia to discuss rice export ban with India, says Malaysian agriculture minister

State-run Malaysian rice importer Bernas will also be negotiating with other suppliers like Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia, Mohamad Sabu told parliament.

Govt measures to control food inflation failed, cost farmers over Rs 40,000 cr, shows ICRIER study

Indian Council of Applied Economic Research study says bans on export of wheat & rice were ‘knee-jerk’ reactions. Govt should adjust its trade policy, not sell at prices lower than MSP.

Rice planting reduces by 5% after export ban, says farmers’ body BKS

In June, India raised the price at which it will buy new-season common rice paddy from farmers by 7% to 2,183 rupees ($26.45) per 100 kg.

Thailand says its rice exports benefiting from India’s export ban, no plan to halt shipments

According to an official, Thailand—world's second-largest rice exporter after India—is expected to export over 8 million metric tons of rice this year, up from 7.71 million last year.

Helped by monsoon rains, rice planting gathers pace in India, up 1.71% from last yr

Higher rice planting in the country will ease concerns about the lower output of the staple.

Global rice importers seek government deals as India’s export ban curbs supplies

The ban will cut availability of rice on world markets by about a fifth, and could lead to importers seeking more govt-to-govt deals to overcome shortages and tame spiraling prices.

Why India’s non-Basmati rice export ban could hit global markets hard

Even as rice prices have risen 11% year-on-year in July, the government has taken several steps in last few months to cool inflation in the key food grain.

Govt to continue rice export restrictions to ensure domestic price stability, adequate stocks

New Delhi/Mumbai: India does not plan to lift a ban on broken rice exports and cut a 20% tax on overseas shipments of white...

On Camera

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.