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Can India move from being the world’s biggest Basmati rice exporter to its most trusted?
BusinessLine 1d ago·24 Oct 2026, 4:29 am
India is the world’s largest exporter of Basmati rice, but simply shipping volumes does not guarantee a premium reputation. The country is now focusing on building a trusted origin by tightening quality standards, securing geographic‑indication tags and promoting consistent branding across the supply chain.
For investors, this shift matters because a trusted label can fetch higher prices and reduce price swings for exporters, processors and logistics firms tied to the Basmati segment. Companies that invest in traceability, certification and sustainable farming practices may benefit from stronger demand in premium markets.
Key signals to watch include government policies on export incentives, new certification schemes, trade‑agreement updates and any climate‑related impacts on harvests, all of which could shape the sector’s growth trajectory.
Excerpt from BusinessLine
India retained its crown as the world’s largest rice exporter in FY 2024-25, shipping 20.1 million tonne worth $12.95 billion. For basmati specifically, India exported a record 6.07 million tonne worth $5.94 billion, a 15.7 per cent volume jump. No other country comes close to that scale, and India has held this…Read the original at BusinessLine
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