Prem Garg, National President of the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), on Sunday welcomed Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal's remarks on the upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025, saying they reflect India's growing role in global trade.
In a video message, Goyal said the event would be the world's largest rice industry gathering, bringing together farmers, exporters, global buyers, policymakers and other stakeholders.
India has emerged as the world's top rice producer with a record output of 145 million metric tons, surpassing China. The country now commands over 40 per cent of the global rice trade, with exports reaching 172 nations, making it a cornerstone of global food security.
With around 40 per cent share in the global rice trade, India now aspires to establish itself as the most reliable exporter of rice so that the world can depend on us for supplies, highlighted Dev Garg, Vice President of the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) and Director of Shri Lal Ma
Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], September 15: Sarveshwar Foods Limited (BSE: 543688, NSE: SARVESHWAR), an emerging player in the FMCG sector and a trusted name for its premium basmati rice from the foothills of the Himalayas, and its subsidiary, Sarveshwar Overseas Ltd., have secured fou
The recently announced next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms will significantly benefit India's agriculture sector, particularly the rice industry, Indian Rice Exporters Federation's Vice President, Dev Garg, said.
The Indian agriculture sector has hailed the restructuring of Goods and Services Tax (GST), as the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) on Saturday said that the reform will help the farmers due to the enhanced demand.
India's basmati rice exports have received a major push with the Uttar Pradesh government enforcing a fresh ban on the use of eleven pesticides that damage the crop's quality and block its entry into key foreign markets.
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
irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday announced that Telangana had successfully exported its first consignment of rice to the Philippines, marking a major step in tapping global markets for the state's surplus paddy, according to official statement.
In a telephonic conversation, the official told ANI, "There is no shortage of rice in Bangladesh at this moment. However, due to recent severe floods, the government has decided to import rice in order to avoid the crisis in the future."