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Is Indian Pulses Export Market growing globally?

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  Indian pulses export market needs encouragement in the form of cash subsidy on pulses exports. Chickpeas (chana) prices are in dumps and below minimum support price (MSP). This is alarming as chickpeas is most produced lentils in India. To get rid of stocks on account of record production, Indian pulses traders are demanding 10% cash subsidy on export of chickpeas. There was 7% cash subsidy on export of chickpeas in the past but two years back Indian government abruptly withdrew it. Boost in exports of chickpeas is needed to get rid of excess chickpeas stock; otherwise pulses farmers and traders will face a huge loss.     Chana cultivation covers 35 to 40% of total land under pulses cultivation in India and 50% of total pulses produced in India is chickpeas. So, quite naturally most exported pulse from India is chickpeas. If government doesn’t respond on time then farmers and traders will have to pay the price, nose-diving prices will hit them hard. Prices of other pulses necessitat
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Top 5 Countries that import wheat from India

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  India has banned wheat export on May 13, 2022. Thus at present slate is clean and India has no major importers for its wheat. Right at the outset India had left a window open for government to government supply to nations facing food security threats and supply to its immediate neighbors, also government to government supply. After ban India has received requisition from UAE, Bangladesh, Oman, Yemen and Indonesia. Normal export of wheat from India is going on in the form of wheat flour export. Tradologie.com B2B procurement platform is providing full assistance to wheat flour exporters helping them to export wheat flour seamlessly. This B2B Marketplace has tens of thousands of bulk wheat flour exporters and importers registered on its platform. Any wheat flour or wheat seller or buyer can register on this enquiry to delivery platform using easy steps. Before blanket ban, India used to export wheat mainly to its neighboring countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal but other
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Indian Basmati Rice production and export from India to Bahrain

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  Scenario for Indian basmati rice exports looks rosy for 2022-23 fiscal. This will be continuance of trend shown in the fiscal 2021-22, when growth of rice exports from India was quite robust and 20 million tons of grains was shipped from Indian shores. Normal monsoon will impact kharif rice production positively and surplus in rice production will give a fillip to rice exports including basmati and non basmati rice. India has been largest rice exporter continuously for a decade now and destination of lion’s share of rice exported from India is Middle East. UAE and Saudi Arabia are big importers of Indian basmati rice and Bahrain in the neighborhood also prefers Indian basmati rice. Some rumors were floating in the air that India would ban Basmati rice exports after banning and restricting wheat and sugar exports respectively, but such misgivings were proved to be unfounded. Great monsoon will result in great production of kharif crops this season and as 80% of rice is cultivated in
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The Ever-Growing Demand For Basmati Rice in the Global World

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  Basmati Rice is one of the most demanded ingredients in the world. It is an indispensable staple diet. As India is the world’s largest producer of quality basmati and non-basmati rice, a huge amount of rice is exported to the world annually. A large portion of the rice export by India contributes to the world economy. The delicacy and aroma of  Basmati rice  hypnotize people, thus adding more rice-loving people to its forte. It has an average length of 7.5mm to 8.8mm with a potential to expand twice its kernel size after cooking.   Rice is a great source of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates in turn are essential for a healthy and well-functioning body. Rice consumption has seen a rapid increase over the past many decades and with the growing demand for rice due to its elongation and  fragrance , exports from India are also increasing on a regular basis. This aspect raises India’s rice production potential and increases the share of the world’s rice export market.   The country’s exports o
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India Puts Ban On Sugar Exports: What The Future Holds?

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  India’s Ministry of Commerce has just announced that the country will be placing an export ban on all domestically produced  sugar  beginning April 1, 2016. This is no small decision as India’s sugar industry stands to lose nearly $1 billion as a result of this policy change, but what will be the implications for the rest of the world’s sugar market? In this article, we’ll explain why India has decided to place an export ban on sugar and what other countries may do as a result of this action. The Problem Sugar imports  into India have been on a steady decline since 2013. A combination of high taxes, tight quotas, low Indian sugar prices, and an increase in domestic production has put a brake on imports. Sugar traders who operate within India have diverted much of their resources to other markets such as Vietnam and China, where prices are higher than in India. To make matters worse for sugar importers, government officials have made it clear that no new import licenses will be issued
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Did You Know? 5 Amazing Facts about Indian Pulses

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  When it comes to pulses, people tend to be either really familiar with them or really uneducated about them. Pulses are the seeds of certain legumes, including lentils, beans, and peas, which can be dried and then eaten or rehydrated into soups, stews, sauces, porridges, and much more. People in South Asia are particularly fond of pulses, especially in Indian cuisine. Pulses play an important role in South Asian diets due to their high nutritional value, low cost, and ease of storage without loss of nutrients over time. Here are 5 amazing facts about Indian pulses that you may not know! 1) There are over 25 varieties of pulses India is one of the largest producers of pulses in the world with an annual production of 18.5 million tonnes, from an area of 7.36 lakh hectares. Pulses are cultivated on 78 percent area under Kharif and 22 percent under rabi crops and contribute 10.8% to total cereal production. The bulk amount of pulses is consumed by a large number of smallholders who l
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What Makes Basmati Rice More Special Than Others? Important Facts

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  Basmati Rice is a variety of long, slender-grained aromatic rice, which hails traditionally from the Indian subcontinent.   It is a ‘one-of-a-kind’ specialty rice variety that has been grown for centuries at the foothills of the Himalayan range.   India meets more than 70% of the world’s demand for this rice, with Pakistan accounting for the remainder. India has the widest network of  Basmati Rice exporters .   It’s popular in Central Asian, Persian, Arab, and other Middle Eastern cuisines. This rare variety of rice is cultivated in India and supplied to other countries. India is said to be the global leader in growing the most unique variety of nutritionally rich, aromatic extra-long grain Basmati rice.   Here is a look at some interesting and lesser-known facts about Basmati rice that makes it special from other varieties of rice. Properties of Basmati Rice: §   Basmati rice has been a popular ingredient on the rich and royal menus. It offers a harmonious blend of fixed kernel size
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