New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- Demand for Indian rice remains strong across international markets despite rising prices and global supply chain uncertainties, with buyers from Europe and Timor-Leste looking to strengthen trade partnerships and explore new sourcing opportunities.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026 in New Delhi, international delegates highlighted continued demand for Indian basmati and non-basmati rice, while pointing to pricing and logistics challenges.

Loic Sautron, Director of LIINK LTD, Hong Kong, said higher prices were affecting buyers, but demand for Indian rice remained intact.

"It definitely is impacting the demand. The price is getting more and more high during the ...