India Tightens Food Security Rules, Rice Exporters Prepare for Trade Shifts

India’s rice export sector is entering a period of recalibration as the government tightens food security regulations to safeguard domestic supplies. The country exported 20.1 million tonnes of rice worth $12.95 billion in FY24–25, retaining its position as the world’s largest rice exporter. But frequent policy interventions — from export bans to stricter documentation norms — are reshaping the market and forcing exporters to adjust quickly. Read More