Punjab FRK Crisis: Millers Pay Extra, Suppliers Hold Stocks
Low tender rates for fortified rice kernels in Punjab cause supply shortages. Millers pay above approved prices while suppliers cite higher costs and revised SOPs as barriers.
Low tender rates for fortified rice kernels in Punjab cause supply shortages. Millers pay above approved prices while suppliers cite higher costs and revised SOPs as barriers.
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India's basmati rice exports to Iran face uncertainty as Trump's proposed 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran creates payment risks. Iran is India's third-largest basmati market, worth $753 million in 2024-25.
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India's basmati rice exports to Iran face uncertainty as the US threatens a 25% tariff on countries trading with Tehran. The commerce ministry will consult exporters to assess impact and safeguard shipments.
The ongoing crisis in Iran is severely impacting India's basmati rice exports, causing prices to drop and payment delays to mount. Industry experts express deep concern over the future of this vital trade.
Indian rice exporters face potential losses as US threatens 25% tariff on trade with Iran. Basmati rice exports worth ₹2,000 crore are stuck, creating port backlogs and payment delays.
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Political unrest in Iran has severely impacted Indian basmati rice exports, causing sharp price drops and payment delays. The Indian Rice Exporters Federation advises exporters to reassess risks.
India's basmati rice exports face mounting pressure from Iran's internal turmoil and US tariff threats, causing price drops and payment delays in domestic markets.
Former US President Donald Trump's warning to impose tariffs on trade with Iran has sparked concerns among Indian rice exporters, potentially disrupting a key export market.
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