New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- India's basmati rice yield is expected to increase by 5 to 10 per cent this year compared to the previous year, supported by favourable rainfall and better crop conditions, according to Rajeev Setia, President, Basmati IREF, and Joint Managing Director, Chaman Lal Setia Exports Ltd.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the Bharat International Rice Conference 2026 in New Delhi, Setia said the monsoon and subsequent rainfall had supported the growth of the basmati crop, resulting in expectations of higher yields.

"The monsoon was reasonable... and thereafter there were good rains. Just look around, greenery we have all around. So in that way the crop grew and the yield in this particular year for basmati rice is high...