New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Registrations for the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026 have crossed 19,193, including 2,135 international buyer registrations, nearly three months ahead of the event, reflecting growing global interest in India's rice industry stated the Indian Rice Exporters' Federation (IREF) in a statement on Monday.

The event is the second edition of the Bharat International Rice Conference, which will be held from October 23 to 25 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The organisers expect participation from more than 30,000 delegates representing over 120 countries, making it one of the largest international gatherings of the global rice sector.

The organisers said the strong registration numbers indicate increasing g...