After Minimum Export Price (MEP) was imposed on basmati rice in August 2023, the export price realisation has been higher.

It’s a good source of complex carbohydrates and contains essential vitamins and minerals. Compared to other white rice varieties, basmati has a lower glycemic index, making it a better choice for ...

On the other hand, eating lots of white rice has been linked to an increased risk of diabetes. This may be due to its high glycemic index (GI). The GI measures how quickly a food increases your ...

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has removed the minimum export price for non-basmati white rice. In a notification on Wednesday, the DGFT removed the $490 a tonne minimum export ...

Nene did an in-depth historical study to bring the facts before public. This independent study should also help the efforts of the Government of India's high-power committee which was collecting data ...

The Indian government has decided to remove the export duty on parboiled rice and the Minimum Export Price on non-basmati white rice, allowing Indian farmers to compete more effectively in the ...

Obviously, our ancestors knew a thing or two when they gave rice to the world. They must’ve known that it was healthier (or at least potentially healthier) than wheat. "Not only does Basmati come off ...