Why Bangladesh favors buying its rice from Indian co-operatives

In addition to choosing the traditional safety-first approach when importing two lakh tonnes (lt) of parboiled rice from India, Bangladesh appears to have more faith in Indian cooperatives. The Directorate of Food in Bangladesh’s External Procurement division last week sent letters of intent (LOI) to NCCF (National Co­operative Consumers Federation of India Ltd) and Kendriya…

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Despite restrictions, Indian rice remains competitive in the global market

Despite the Center’s restrictions on exports of non-basmati white rice and the imposition of a 20% export levy, Indian rice remains competitive on the international market. Although prices have increased by over $30 a tonne over the last two months, Indian cereal remains competitive.”The worldwide market for rice continues to be quite competitive for Indian…

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