The darling of exporters — Pusa Basmati (PB) 1121 — is in danger of going off the export menu. The grain which took five years to get official recognition as Basmati in 2008 soon became a ...

International demand for basmati rice is forecast to double over the next few years. But farmers and connoisseurs say traditional varieties are disappearing.

This has recently been eased by removing MEP on basmati rice, and allowing export of non-basmati white rice but subject to a minimum export price of USD 490 per tonne.

The prices of Basmati rice (including 1121 and other varieties) dropped from Rs 4,500 per quintal in 2022-23 to Rs 3,500-3,600 per quintal in 2023-24.

The iconic premium variety basmati PUSA 1121, known for its extra-long grain length and aroma, which has been the top choice for growers, exporters and rice-eaters across the globe, is set to be ...

Karnal: The evolved basmati variety, Pusa-1121, is fetching good prices as compared to the premium basmati variety (CSR-30) in the grain markets of Ha.

Fazilka, October 28 The aromatic 1121 fine variety of basmati is attracting a record number of rice exporters this year to the Fazilka grain market. According to sources, more than 25 exporters ...

The more difficult part of the question is: Why does basmati have an aroma, anyway? That’s not easy to answer because it involves science, which was never my subject. But here goes, anyway.

India has exempted the need for a certificate of inspection for European countries except the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland for export of basmati and non-basmati rice.