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50% of India’s basmati rice exports at risk amid rising Middle East tensions

50% of India’s basmati exports at risk as West Asia tensions escalate(Representative image/Unsplash)

Updated on Mar 02, 2026 08:07 am IST

West Asia war chokes ₹50,000 crore basmati trade

India exported approximately 60 lakh tonnes of basmati rice during 2024-25, with demand primarily driven by the Middle East and West Asian markets.

Updated on Mar 02, 2026 07:44 am IST

Guest Column| US trade deal: More opportunity than threat for Punjab agriculture

Agriculture in Punjab is not merely a sector; it is the foundation of livelihoods, rural employment, credit cycles, and social stability. (File photo)

Published on Feb 12, 2026 04:52 pm IST

Iran crisis hits Indian exports, goods worth ₹2K-cr stranded

Iran protests highlights: Wreckage of a burnt bus bearing a banner that reads

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 07:19 am IST

Punjab rice exports to Iran hit by currency crisis; stocks worth ₹2,000 cr stuck

Iran has traditionally been one of the largest buyers of Indian basmati rice, importing around 12 lakh tonnes annually.(HT file photo)

Published on Jan 09, 2026 03:54 am IST

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