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India keeps broken rice exports open with no fresh curbs

2026-11-07 · 1 source · Mint Economy

In short

India did not add any new restrictions on broken rice exports. The country had banned these exports on 9 September 2022 and lifted the ban on 7 March 2025. India shipped 8.08 lakh tonnes of broken rice in calendar year 2025.

This matters for rice traders and buyers because the export route stays open. It also reflects India’s reliance on steady paddy procurement.

What the reporting says

India kept broken rice exports open with no fresh curbs as it banks on steady paddy procurement. The country had banned broken rice exports on 9 September 2022 over domestic availability and rising prices, then lifted the restriction on 7 March 2025. India shipped 8.08 lakh tonnes of broken rice in calendar year 2025.

Why it matters

India left broken rice exports unrestricted, according to the reported policy stance, after previously banning them in September 2022 and lifting that ban in March 2025. The move matters to exporters and rice markets because India shipped 8.08 lakh tonnes of broken rice in calendar year 2025. The source ties the stance to steady paddy procurement and domestic supply concerns, but gives no further policy detail.

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