# Asia rice: Indian rates edge lower amid rupee depreciation, subtle demand - Markets - Business Recorder

> Indian 5% broken parboiled rice was quoted at $351-$356 per ton, down from $353-$358 the previous week, as rupee depreciation pressured prices. Vietnam's 5% broken rice held at $360-$365 and Thailand's rose to $380. Buyers remained reluctant to place large orders.

- Date: 2026-01-22 · published 2026-01-22T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Asia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/21137-asia-rice-indian-rates-edge-lower-amid-rupee-depreciation-subtle-demand-markets
- Commodities: [Rough Rice](https://feedsoft.ai/c/RICE.md)

## Why it matters

Currency-driven price cuts from India add downward pressure on the global rice benchmark. Weak demand and surplus supplies from major exporters keep the price outlook soft.

## Read by commodity

- RICE: bearish ▼

## Sources

- brecorder.com: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40403516

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