The two-day Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 began today at Bharat Mandapam here in the national capital, marking a milestone moment for India's agriculture and export sectors.
Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) National President Prem Garg on Thursday said that India will look to increase its rice export share from 40 per cent to 60 per cent through the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC), which is being organised in the national capital.
India is setting its sights on expanding its dominance in the global rice trade, aiming to capture up to 55-60 per cent of the world market share, Prem Garg, Chairman of Shri Lal Mahal Group and National President of the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) said on Friday.
India's rice export potential is set to get a major boost with new markets worth Rs 1,17,000 crore likely to open up as the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) joins hands with the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC 2025) as its Research and Knowledge Partner.
The recent imposition of a 25 percent tariff on Indian rice exports to the United States, along with an additional penalty still pending review, has stirred unease among stakeholders in the agricultural export sector. Despite the challenge, industry leaders suggest that India's inherent s