India's rice exports jump 19.4 pc after curbs lifted
India's rice exports surged 19.4 per cent last year, reaching the second-highest level on record after the government lifted all export restrictions. The move boosted India's competitiveness, reinforced its position as the world's largest rice exporter, and led to increased global supply, pushing Asian rice prices to their lowest in nearly a decade. The price drop has benefited poorer importing nations, particularly in Africa