New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- India's rice export earnings increased 12.9 percent year-on-year to Rs 45,739 crore during April-August 2026, with stable trade policies, accessible incentives and improved market access key to sustaining growth, the Indian Rice Exporters' Federation (IREF) said.

Basmati rice exports rose 11.6 percent to Rs 22,864 crore, while non-Basmati exports grew 14.2 percent to Rs 22,874 crore during the period, according to the federation. The figures reflect export value in rupee terms and not physical shipment volumes.

The federation will discuss export policies, incentives and market expansion opportunities at the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026, scheduled for October 23-25 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi...