Tag: Indian Rice Exporters Federation

India: Exporter seals 5,000-t basmati deal with US after tariff cut

Feb 18, 2026

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by

Yashika Agrawal

in Grains, Rice

An Indian Rice Exporters Federation member has secured a 5,000-t basmati deal with a buyer in the US. This is the largest deal to emerge following the US tariff reduction (to 18% from 25%) and reflects improved trade sentiment between the two countries. Sources added that the US typically does not procure such large volumes…