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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

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

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

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

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

How to Export Basmati Rice from India

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  India is the largest producer of  Basmati rice  in the world, as buyers across the globe prefer this rice more than any other variety. Basmati rice refers to ‘Grain that holds a Pleasant Smell’. It’s been a constant matter of concern for many  basmati rice exporters  that how to export their produce to the global rice market and without worrying about the authenticity of the importers.   Did you know, any variety of basmati rice could be exported from India be it  Sugandha Basmati rice ,  1121 basmati rice ,  1401 basmati rice,  or any other variety of Basmati rice?   If you are a manufacturer of basmati rice and having a large stock of it, now get ready to jump into the business of the rice export market. In the technology-savvy world, there are various easy and fast online platforms, i.e. B2B portals for your import and export business of rice. However, during the pandemic, most of the exporters were not connected to digital E-commerce platforms for increasing their busines