BASMATI RICE EXPORT REQUIREMENTS
India garment makers rethink reliance on US after tariff shock
Many Indian companies are reconfiguring their export destinations, and their exposure to the US, in light of the tariff shock, in a move that is likely to strengthen New Delhi's hand in its trade negotiations with Washington, and potentially reduce India's vulnerability to US pressure over time.
Behind Bangladesh's garment boom, workers cut food, healthcare as wages fall short
Garment workers in Bangladesh are facing financial struggles due to rising costs of living. Many workers, such as Shilpi Khatun, have seen wages stagnate while expenses continue to rise. Protests erupted recently, demanding an increase in the minimum monthly wage to 30,000 taka. The government plans to revise wages but has not announced the increase yet. The ongoing economic pressures are affecting workers' daily lives and choices.
Bhai Dooj 2026 Today: What Do Different Tilak Colours Mean? Check Red, Yellow, Sandalwood and Rice Grain Significance
Bhai Dooj 2026 is being celebrated today, November 11. The festival honours the bond between brothers and sisters through the traditional tilak ceremony. Explore the religious significance of red kumkum, yellow turmeric, sandalwood and white tilak, along with the importance of rice grains or akshat. Also check the traditional puja thali items and step-by-step tilak rituals.
India drawing up list of export snags in South Asia
India is identifying regulatory and market-access barriers in seven South Asian countries to expand exports and reach its $1-trillion target. Merchandise exports to these markets fell 1.3% to $25.7 billion in FY26. The government is examining certification delays, tariffs and product standards while exploring opportunities in chemicals, pharmaceuticals and textiles.
Kharna 2026: Why Is the Prasad Eaten in Complete Silence? Ritual Rule Behind Chhath Puja's Second Day
During Kharna, the second day of Chhath Puja, devotees observe a day-long fast and break it after sunset by eating a special meal of jaggery kheer and roti. However, one of the most distinctive traditions is that the vrati eats this prasad in complete silence, without conversations or disturbances. Why is this rule followed, and what happens if someone makes a noise while the meal is being eaten?
Chhath Nahay Khay 2026: November 13 or 14? Check Day 1 Date, Rituals, Kaddu Bhaat and Vrat Rules
Chhath Puja starts on November 13, 2026, signaling a time for devotion and spiritual cleansing. Participants engage in rituals that highlight purification and fasting traditions. Homes and kitchens are meticulously cleaned, and a holy bath precedes the preparation of a humble vegetarian meal known as kaddu-bhaat, consumed post-prayers. The festivities unfold over multiple days, dedicated to honoring Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya.
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Chhath Puja Complete Samagri List: Check All Items Required for Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya
Chhath Puja is a vibrant multi-day festival celebrated with profound devotion, requiring meticulous preparations and specific offerings. Families are encouraged to create detailed lists for each ritual to avoid missing vital items. Essential components include bamboo baskets and a variety of traditional fruits. Rituals revolve around honoring the Sun God, along with preparing special dishes.
From tyres to footwear: How Brisil is finding new uses for rice husk ash
Rice husk ash is often treated as industrial waste. Vadodara-based Brisil converts it into green silica—a material used in tyres, footwear, paints, toothpaste, and rubber products, offering industries a lower-carbon alternative to silica made from mined sand and quartz.
Nahay Khay 2026: Kaddu Bhaat Recipe, Traditional Food Rules And Chhath Puja Rituals
Nahay Khay 2026 will be observed on November 13, marking the beginning of the four-day Chhath Puja festival. Devotees take a holy bath and prepare the traditional Kaddu Bhaat meal featuring bottle gourd, chana dal and rice. Know the significance of Nahay Khay, its authentic recipe, ingredients, traditional food rules and dietary restrictions.
India extends Halal certification for meat exports to Egypt
The government has extended the implementation of the mandatory i-CAS-Halal for meat exports to Egypt by three months. This extension aims to facilitate the accreditation process of Egyptian Halal certification bodies. Additionally, the government specified that the Certificate of Inspection for rice exports is limited to certain European countries. Exemption from this requirement will continue until April 2027 for other European nations.
Bhai Dooj Thali 2026: What to Include Beyond Tilak and Sweets? Check the Complete Puja Checklist
Preparing a Bhai Dooj thali involves more than placing roli, rice and sweets on a plate. From a diya and kalawa to flowers, betel leaves and other traditional puja essentials, here is what to include in your Bhai Dooj thali, what each item is used for and how to arrange everything before the tilak ceremony.
Govardhan Puja Annakut 2026: How to Prepare 56 Bhog (Chappan Bhog) at Home on a Budget Tomorrow
Preparing Chappan Bhog for Govardhan Puja does not have to mean spending heavily on 56 elaborate dishes. With small portions, seasonal vegetables, everyday kitchen ingredients and a little planning, families can create a traditional-style Annakut offering at home without stretching their budget. Here is how to plan the 56 offerings, what to prepare and how to arrange them.
Ireland citizenship applications surge 236% as proposed tougher rules trigger rush
Applications for Irish citizenship surged by 236 per cent in September after the government announced plans to tighten naturalisation requirements. The country received 8,765 applications during the month, compared with 2,611 in August, as migrants rushed to apply before proposed changes take effect.
India’s oilmeal exports fall 28.5% as cheaper Brazilian, Argentine soymeal squeezes shipments
India's oilmeal exports fell 28.51% year-on-year to 12.82 lakh tonnes in April-August FY27, dragged by a 73% plunge in soybean meal shipments. Higher domestic demand, Red Sea shipping disruptions and elevated freight costs added pressure, while cheaper supplies from Brazil and Argentina eroded India's competitiveness in global markets.
Andhra CM Naidu orders immediate financial aid for Cyclone Murasu-hit families, steps to curb price rise
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to provide immediate financial assistance to families affected by Cyclone Murasu, ensure uninterrupted supplies of essential commodities and curb price rise. The state has distributed relief supplies to 3.8 lakh families, while power restoration and crop damage assessments remain underway.
El Nino trigger: Rabi contingency plan drawn up for 225 districts amid rainfall deficit
The govt has developed a rabi contingency plan in response to the southwest monsoon's rainfall deficit. With concerns over soil moisture and reservoir levels, the plan targets 225 districts facing crop planning challenges. Recent rains have improved some reservoir levels, prompting a reassessment of the original strategies. Additionally, rising food prices and rice stocks have led to new regulatory measures across several states.
Asia Rice: Vietnam, Thai rice prices hit near two-year highs as India slips
Vietnam and Thailand are experiencing a dramatic rise in rice export prices, reaching their highest levels in almost two years. This surge is predominantly fueled by supply uncertainties and increasing demand, notably from the Philippines.
Centre allows five southern states to impose stock limits on rice, paddy; tightens vigil on holdings
Five southern states can impose stock limits on rice and paddy until January 31, 2027, to control prices. Traders and retailers must now disclose their rice and paddy stocks weekly on the Food Stock Portal. The government has allocated extra quantities of Bharat Rice to NAFED, NCCF, and Kendriya Bhandar for better availability. The rice sale target under the Open Market Sale Scheme is now doubled for 2026-27.
Nitin Gadkari says UP farmers will soon produce hydrogen from water that will run planes, cars and trains
Nitin Gadkari's hydrogen plan: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says Uttar Pradesh farmers will soon produce hydrogen from water and agricultural waste that will power aircraft, cars and railway engines. He also highlighted ethanol production, alternative fuels and the state's potential to become an energy exporter from a net importer. The state was known as Bimaru state.
Who is Rashee Rice? Why Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver filed for bankruptcy despite lucrative NFL contract
Rashee Rice, the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on November 4, 2026. His debts totaled over $3.45 million, largely due to civil lawsuits from a serious car accident. Rice was involved in a crash in Dallas while driving at a high speed, leading to numerous legal issues. He has assets worth only $677,054, including his Super Bowl ring, which was used as collateral.
Eggs, chicken may turn costlier by 30% by December as poultry feed prices soar
Egg and chicken prices in India could rise 25-30% by December as maize and broken rice, key poultry feed ingredients, have become significantly more expensive. A deficient monsoon is expected to cut kharif maize output, while ethanol demand and supply-chain hoarding have added to price pressures, squeezing poultry producers.
RBI eases forex rules for services exports and imports
The changes form part of the Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) which came into effect from October 1, 2026. Under the amended regulations, a resident individual exporting services will be deemed to have submitted the Export Declaration Form, or EDF, once the individual provides the authorised dealer bank with the information required to credit the payment to the exporter's account. No transaction-value threshold has been prescribed for resident individuals.
India may reimpose broken rice export restrictions as prices cross $360 per tonne: IREF
India may reimpose restrictions on exports of 100% broken rice as international prices cross $360 per tonne and domestic demand from ethanol manufacturers and poultry-feed producers increases, the Indian Rice Exporters' Federation (IREF) has warned. No fresh curbs have been announced so far.
India eases forex reporting rules for small value service exports, imports
The Reserve Bank of India has eased foreign exchange reporting rules for services exports and imports, reducing compliance requirements for resident individuals and setting a ₹1 million threshold for certain transactions. Resident individuals exporting services will be deemed to have filed export declarations after submitting payment details to banks, while reporting obligations for larger transactions and non-individual entities will continue.
KRBL shares rally 9% after Q2 net profit jumps 51% YoY
KRBL shares jumped nearly 9% after the company reported a 51% rise in second-quarter profit, supported by strong domestic sales and improved operating performance. Revenue increased 14%, while EBITDA climbed sharply, reinforcing positive momentum in the stock.
Chinese yuan set for biggest daily drop in six months after PBOC tightens FX reserves
China's yuan weakened against the US dollar after the PBOC raised the foreign exchange reserve requirement ratio to curb rapid currency appreciation. The move comes amid concerns over export competitiveness and follows strong gains in the yuan during October.
AWL Agri Business experiences 2% profit drop, emphasises growth in packaged food and exports
AWL Agri Business has reported a 2% decline in consolidated net profit for the September quarter. Revenue from operations, however, increased by 26.1%, reaching ₹22,270 crore. The company's food and FMCG business saw significant growth, with a 32% year-on-year rise in revenue. AWL plans to focus on expanding its packaged food offerings and entering new markets. Additionally, the company aims to develop the pulses category, which presents attractive profit margins.
Rising global demand, lower price of Indian rice than competitors to boost exports: IREF
In the first six months of the fiscal year, India experienced a remarkable 13 percent boost in rice exports. The Indian Rice Exporters Federation predicts further growth fueled by strong worldwide demand and pricing advantages over rivals.
Indian rice exporters find a way through disruptions to retain competitiveness in Gulf market
Indian rice exporters have partnered with Eximwala Solutions to utilise bulk shipping for their products with an aim to significantly lower freight costs by about 74%, enhancing competitiveness. The shipments will mainly target the Gulf region, where demand for Basmati rice is substantial.
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