India to host Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 in New Delhi, targeting ₹1.8 lakh crore in new rice export markets and global trade MoUs.
New Delhi | October 24, 2025 | The Interview Times—The Government of India has announced the Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 (BIRC 2025), scheduled for October 30–31 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The first-of-its-kind global Rice Conference 2025 aims to strengthen India’s leadership in global rice exports, unlock ₹1.8 lakh crore in new markets, and sign ₹25,000 crore worth of export MoUs.
Organized by the Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF) and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), the Rice Conference 2025 aligns with Viksit Bharat @2047, promoting sustainability, innovation, and transparent trade practices.
High-Level Global Participation at Rice Conference 2025
At the curtain-raiser event, APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev announced that Foreign Ministers from the Philippines, Ghana, Namibia, and The Gambia will attend the Rice Conference 2025, reflecting its international prominence.
Over 1,000 foreign buyers from 80+ countries, 2,500 Indian exporters and millers, and 3,000 farmers and FPOs are expected to join the two-day summit, making it one of the largest agri-export events ever hosted in India.
India’s Rising Dominance in Global Rice Trade
India, the world’s largest rice exporter, currently supplies rice to 172 countries. In FY 2024–25, India produced 150 million tonnes of rice and exported 20.1 million metric tonnes, valued at USD 12.95 billion.
Improved yields—from 2.72 to 3.2 tonnes per hectare—and advancements in agricultural technology have boosted India’s competitiveness. With 4 billion people worldwide depending on rice, the global rice economy, valued at USD 330 billion, is central to global food security.
Strategic Market Redirection: Key Agenda for Rice Conference 2025
A key goal of BIRC 2025 is to diversify and redirect rice imports from competitors like Thailand and Vietnam. The conference has identified 26 high-potential markets, including:
- Indonesia: USD 2.586 billion
- Philippines: USD 2.470 billion
- Vietnam: USD 1.463 billion
- Iraq: USD 1.661 billion
- United States: USD 1.194 billion
Through product-market fit demonstrations, Indian rice varieties will be showcased as high-quality, authentic substitutes tailored to global cuisines.
Culinary Diplomacy: Indian Rice on Global Plates
A highlight of Rice Conference 2025 is the Culinary Experience Zone, curated in collaboration with IRRI and ITC Hotels, showcasing Indian rice in international recipes:
| Country | Signature Dish | Suggested Indian Variety |
| Indonesia | Nasi Goreng | Nagri Dubraj |
| Japan | Sushi / Donburi | Mushk Budji, Chakhao |
| USA | Jambalaya / Gumbo | Kola Joha |
| China | Kimchi Fried Rice | Adamchini, Chakhao White |
| Saudi Arabia | Kabsa | Wayanad Jeerakasala (Kaima) |
Innovation and Technology Showcase at BIRC 2025
The Rice Conference 2025 will feature India’s first AI-based rice sorting system, capable of simultaneous color, shape, and broken-grain analysis — a breakthrough for quality assurance.
Other highlights include:
- A Women Entrepreneurs & MSME Pavilion featuring climate-resilient seeds, blockchain traceability, and digital marketplaces.
- State Pavilions from Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, Telangana, Odisha, and Meghalaya, highlighting GI-tagged and organic rice varieties like Pnah Iong (Meghalaya) and Telangana Sona.
Cooperative Push for Organic Rice Exports
The National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) will officially launch Bharat Organics, a new consumer platform promoting Traditional Basmati, Brown Basmati, and 10 single-origin organic rice varieties, including Kala Namak, Gobindobhog, and Chakhao Black Rice.
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Policy and Research Milestones Announced
The Rice Conference 2025 will also serve as a platform for major agricultural and trade policy launches:
- Establishment of a new Incubation and Agricultural Research Centre in New Delhi for climate-resilient rice.
- ICAR and IRRI to train farmers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs).
- DGFT’s Trade Connect e-Platform to facilitate real-time export certifications and global buyer linkages.
Rice Conference 2025 to Become an Annual Global Platform
The Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 will be institutionalized as an annual flagship event, supported by IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (Varanasi), E&Y, and S&P Global. Partner nations include Myanmar, Niger, Comoros, Jordan, Liberia, The Gambia, and Somalia.
With India leveraging its rice heritage, innovation ecosystem, and trade diplomacy, the Rice Conference 2025 is set to reshape global rice trade dynamics — one grain at a time.