New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026 concluded in New Delhi on Sunday with a footfall of 24,387 participants over two business days. The conference facilitated business meetings, trade agreements and discussions aimed at expanding India's rice exports and strengthening its position in international markets.

According to the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), which organised the conference, the event brought together policymakers, international buyers, exporters and industry experts to explore new trade opportunities, improve export competitiveness and encourage technological innovation.

The IREF press release stated that the conference witnessed "fruitful business-to-business (B2B) meetings an...