India's rice exports rose 5% in the first half of 2026, as higher shipments of non-basmati rice offset a drop in basmati exports after the ongoing war with Iran disrupted global tr

India's rice exports rose 5% in the first half of 2026, as higher shipments of non-basmati rice offset a drop in basmati exports after the ongoing war with Iran disrupted global trade. Link Indian rice exports climb 5% in first half of 2026 as non-basmati shipments rise, sources say India's rice exports from January to June rose to 12.27 million metric tons from 11.68 million tons in the same period a year ago, despite concerns that recent weather patterns could hurt production.