 | Export ban on rice is regulation, not restriction for food security: India tells WTO agri panelOn July 20 this year, India banned exports of non-basmati white rice to boost domestic supply and keep retail prices under check during the upcoming festive season. |
 | Centre lifted rice export bar for SingaporeLast month, India banned the export of rice to control soaring prices in the domestic market. |
| India makes exception to rice export ban to help strategic partner SingaporeIndia had announced a ban on rice exports on July 20 in a bid to control increase in prices. A month later, it has decided to export rice to Singapore to help it meet its food security requirements. |
 | Singapore in close contact with Indian authorities to seek exemption from non-basmati rice export banNon-basmati white rice constitutes about 25 per cent of total rice exported from the country. |
