New Delhi, Oct 24
The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025, to be held in the national capital at the end of this month from October 30 to 31, aims to unlock opportunities to the tune of Rs 1.80 lakh crore in new rice markets across the world, according to a Commerce Ministry statement issued on Friday.
Over 3,000 farmers and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), more than 1,000 foreign buyers from 80 countries, and 2,500 exporters, millers, and allied industries are likely to participate in the event.
India produced around 150 million tonnes of rice in 2024-25, accounting for about 28 per cent of global output. In FY 2024-25, India exported 20.1 million metric tonnes of rice valued at approximately $12.95 billion, reaching more than 172 countries.