Basmati rice prices rise with improved demand

Basmati rice prices are firming as export and domestic demand improve, with mills selling cautiously. Outlook stays mildly bullish but hinges on export orders and supply.

Recent market reports show basmati quotations have strengthened, with selected varieties gaining about ₹100–300 per quintal as demand from exporters and domestic buyers improved. Mills are selling cautiously, which is amplifying the impact of this demand recovery, especially in premium and export-oriented grades.