Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines request India to resume rice exports after it suspended non-basmati shipments to curb rising food prices. Singapore seeks 110,000 tonnes, while Indonesia planned 1 million tonnes due to weather pattern concerns. The UN World Food Programme needs 200,000 tonnes for pandemic and war-triggered food insecurity.
India, the top rice exporter, curbed non-basmati exports, affecting global prices. While domestic inflation prompted this, exports of other types remain unaffected. India's partners emphasize rice reliance. Inflation rose, with food contributing to overall rates. The situation might persist, affecting fiscal quarters.