Overview
- Organisers drew thousands of farmers, exporters and millers alongside delegates from more than 80 countries to Bharat Mandapam for the two‑day BIRC 2025.
- APEDA said rice exports are likely to rise by over 10% in FY26 after shipping 20.1 million tonnes worth $12.95 billion to 172 countries in 2024–25.
- India will send trade teams to 26 under‑penetrated destinations, including the Philippines, to promote diverse Indian rice varieties and processed products.
- IREF leaders set an ambition to lift India’s share of global rice exports from about 40% toward 60% to drive greater benefits for growers.
- A first‑of‑its‑kind AI‑integrated rice‑sorting machine was unveiled, consolidating multiple processing steps to cut space, labour and costs while improving output.