
India's Food Secretary said the government is keeping all options open to curb rice prices, including stock limits or a ban on parboiled rice exports. Retail and wholesale rice prices have risen about 15% over the past year, and the 20% parboiled export duty remains in place with no near-term plan to lift restrictions.
Continued Indian export curbs and the threat of tighter measures keep the largest rice exporter's supply restricted, supporting global rice prices.
After 168 past bullish policy events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.8% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -1.7% to +2.1%), and -0.4% over 20.
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