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February 6, 2026 | Company News

India Gate Foods Enters Low- Glycemic Index Rice Segment with Launch of India Gate Uplife Lite Everyday Rice

India Gate Uplife is a health-forward brand built on the trust and core values of India Gate, positioned as a proactive partner for modern Indian consumers KRBL Limited, India’s leading…

February 4, 2026 | Export & Import

Indian Rice Exports Remain Resilient Despite High Duties, Says IREF

The Federation welcomes this move and notes a wave of positive sentiment across the rice export industry The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), through Dr Prem Garg, National President, would like to clarify the potential impact of the recently announced indication that Indian-made goods may be subject to an 18 per cent tariff, compared with the earlier 25 per cent rate. The trade is also expecting that, in view of public statements by US authorities, the additional penalty being discussed in relation to India’s purchase of Russian oil may be waived. If confirmed, this would effectively reduce India’s tariff burden from the current elevated level to 18 per cent, restoring parity with key competing origins such as Thailand and Pakistan, where competitor nations are currently tariffed at around 19 per cent. The Federation welcomes this move and notes a wave of positive sentiment across the rice export industry, as tariff parity is expected to translate into improved competitiveness and stronger demand in key markets.  IREF views this as a meaningful positive for Indian rice exports at a time when India is entering the season with record production of approximately 149 million metric tonnes, strong availability, and resilient domestic fundamentals. Indian agri products continue to hold an indispensable position in global supply chains, and recent shipment patterns suggest clear demand resilience even under sharply higher duties. Notably, India’s rice exports to the United States rose despite a steep increase in duty, from 10 per cent initially to 50 per cent, underscoring that Indian rice remains essential for buyers and consumers. This trend reinforces the Federation’s view that India’s competitiveness is structurally strong, and that tariff parity will translate quickly into higher volumes and improved price positioning. A tariff reset would improve landed-price competitiveness and support stronger offtake across both basmati and non-basmati categories, enabling India to defend and expand market share in the United States while competing more effectively against other origins. Separately, there have been questions on whether an additional tariff could be imposed in connection with India’s trade with Iran. The Federation notes that evolving trade frameworks, including prospective free trade agreements, often reflect broader strategic alignment and not only commercial considerations. Based on current visibility, IREF does not anticipate further disruption to India’s trade with Iran and expects continuity in export flows. Dev Garg, Vice President, says that the Federation will continue engaging with stakeholders to ensure exporters are prepared for any procedural changes and to support stable, rules-based trade that benefits consumers and supply chains.

January 30, 2026 | India

How structured farm data is redefining compliance in global food trade

Vinay Nair, Founder & CEO of KhetiBuddy As global agri-food supply chains face rising pressure around traceability, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, the spotlight is shifting decisively to the farm. Yet,…

January 29, 2026 | Company News

Heritage Foods reports 8% revenue growth in Q3

The consumer dairy business, excluding bulk fat sales, grew 13 per cent year-on-year, led by value-added products, which posted 13.8 per cent revenue growth Heritage Foods Limited reported an 8…

January 29, 2026 | Beverages

Tata Starbucks expands health-conscious beverage customisation

It preserves the Starbucks experience consumers expect, while offering greater flexibility at the point of order TATA Starbucks announced an enhancement to beverage customisation across its stores in India, empowering…

January 28, 2026 | Events

Vitafoods India 2026 to highlight India’s evolving health-conscious consumer landscape

Vitafoods India 2026 is projected to welcome over 10,000 trade visitors, showcase over 200 exhibitors, including domestic and international participants, and present insights from more than 40 industry experts in over 19 sessions focused on knowledge-sharing Vitafoods India,…

January 27, 2026 | Europe

India–EU FTA to unlock major growth in agricultural and food trade

The pact provides a transformative boost to Indian exports of tea, coffee, spices, fresh fruits and vegetables, and processed foods by improving market access and enhancing competitiveness in European markets…

January 23, 2026 | Food

Powering Indian foods onto global plates: Amar Pure Gold’s export strategy

Amit Goyal, CEO & Director, Amar Pure Gold As India’s food processing sector scales up to meet rising global demand for ready-to-eat and frozen ethnic foods, companies like Amar Pure…

January 22, 2026 | Beverages

TATA Starbucks adds twentyseven bakehouse menu in Mumbai

The menu brings together bakery favourites such as croissants, alongside wraps, bowls, desserts, and shareable bites, offering customers greater choice across occasions TATA Starbucks has collaborated with Mumbai-based TwentySeven Bakehouse…

January 20, 2026 | Company News

Two Brothers Organic expands Glyphosate-Free portfolio

Two Brothers’ staple products undergo independent residue testing, signalling a shift from ‘organic by practice’ to ‘clean by proof Following the landmark certification of its A2 Cultured Ghee as India’s…

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