India permits 75,000 tonnes non-basmati white rice exports to UAE

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India has lifted the ban on the export of non-basmati white rice and allowed the export of 75,000 tonnes to the UAE. The export was previously prohibited to control domestic prices and ensure food security. The exports will be permitted through National Cooperative Exports Limited, based on government permission and requests from other countries for their food security needs. India had previously allowed rice exports to Singapore and Benin is one of the major importers of non-basmati rice from India.

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