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India raised the minimum support price for common paddy from Rs 1,550 to Rs 1,750 per quintal for this season. Exporters warn the increase will erode price competitiveness for non-basmati rice, which is mostly shipped to African markets.
A higher Indian support price lifts the floor for domestic and export rice costs, reducing India's competitiveness and likely 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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