The Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) is organizing India’s first-ever Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 (BIRC 2025) jointly with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), ministry of commerce & industry, on 30 – 31 October 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi
The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) is an apex federation representing over 7,500 exporters and allied stakeholders. The event is expected to be attended by more than 1000 importers and foreign delegates and 2500 exporters, millers, and other stakeholders in the value chain.
With self-sufficiency in food security, India’s rice sector now enjoys leadership in export in both basmati and non-basmati categories. With export of over 20.19 million tons in 2024-25, India continues to be the largest exporter of rice in the world, contributing over 40% of the global pie. This year export of basmati is expected to be a record high of over 6 million tons. India’s export footprint covers more than 170 countries, with major markets in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, US, and Southeast Asia.
Exhibitor categories in rice meet
Basmati and non-basmati exporters and millers; agri-tech companies, start-ups & MSMEs; global shipping logistics; packaging, storage and logistics providers; custom house agents and freight forwarders; ministries, export promotion councils & partner countries; Financial institutions and insurance companies; food processing companies; research institutions and universities; certification and quality assurance agencies; technology providers (milling, sorting, drying, etc); women entrepreneurs; and trade bodies and chambers of commerce are expected to take part.
Why participate in rice show?
BIRC 2025 is a unique opportunity designed to offer a comprehensive insight into India’s diversified, rich ecosystem, innovations, policies, and export opportunities. This will help in knowledge transfer, research and trade tie-ups, business expansion opportunities, while bringing together stakeholders from every link of the value chain under one roof. The BIRC 2025 will serve as a flagship platform to further reinforce India’s position as a global leader in trade and promote new overseas markets for Indian rice, the organizers said.
The show aims to showcase India’s growth and achievements in rice production; create global awareness of large number of Indian rice varieties and value-added products; Promote India as a reliable and quality-centric exporter; showcase India’s growing presence in quality logistic and shipment of export; demonstrate start-up innovations in the value chain; strengthen the export ecosystem through international collaboration for market expansion; facilitate direct interaction between exporters, buyers, policymakers and service providers; and create a vibrant platform for B2B and B2G dialogues.
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Naresh Khanna – 10 February 2025
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