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{{Infobox organization<br />
| name = Indian Rice Exporters Federation<br />
| abbreviation = IREF<br />
| formation = 2023<br />
| type = [[Trade association]]<br />
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| headquarters = [[Connaught Place, New Delhi|Connaught Place]]<br />
| location = [[New Delhi]], India<br />
| region_served = India<br />
| leader_title = National President<br />
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| website = https://iref.net<br />
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'''Indian Rice Exporters Federation''' ('''IREF''') is an Indian [[trade association]] which represents rice exporters, traders, and millers.<ref>{{cite web |title=Amidst Iran crisis, rice exporters seek Commerce Ministry’s help to clear payments |url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/amidst-iran-crisis-rice-exporters-seek-commerce-ministrys-help-to-clear-payments/article70505458.ece |website=The Hindu |publisher=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |date=13 January 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=India–US Trade Relief: US tariff cut to 18% may strengthen India’s rice exports |url=https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-india-us-trade-relief-us-tariff-cut-to-18-may-strengthen-india-s-rice-exports-389619 |website=Zee Business |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chaudhuri |first=Suchetana |date=2026-02-19 |title=Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation leads India’s nutrition export surge |url=https://agrospectrumindia.com/2026/02/19/indian-rice-exporters-federation-leads-indias-nutrition-export-surge.html |access-date=2026-02-21 |website=Agro Spectrum India |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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The organization provides services in [[policy advocacy]], [[Trade promotion (international trade)]], and represents exporters in discussions with government bodies such as the [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India)]] and the [[Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Budget 2026: Rice exporters seek support to offset impact of rising cost, environmental stress |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/budget-2026-union-budget-2026-india-budget-india-rice-exporters-union-budget-of-india-budget-news-2026-budget/articleshow/126368513.cms |website=The Economic Times |publisher=[[The Economic Times]] |date=6 January 2026}}</ref><br />
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== History ==<br />
Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) was founded in 2023 with the aim to provide an unified platform for stakeholders in India’s rice export ecosystem. The organization was established after seeing a growing global demand of Indian rice.<ref>{{cite news |title=IREF expects ₹1.17 lakh crore export boost for India as IRRI joins BIRC 2025 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/iref-expects-rs-1-17-lakh-crore-export-boost-for-india-as-irri-joins-birc-2025-to-open-new-global-rice-markets/articleshow/124546200.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=17 January 2026}}</ref> The national president of Indian Rice Exporters Federation was chosen by voting process.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ministry of commerce nominates Dr Prem Garg as member of Non-Basmati Rice Development Fund |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ministry-of-commerce-nominates-dr-prem-garg-as-member-of-non-basmati-rice-development-fund/articleshow/124334339.cms |website=The Times of India |publisher=[[The Times of India]] |date=6 October 2025}}</ref><br />
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In 2025, The [[Indian Government]] and IREF took a decision to mandate registration of non-basmati rice export contracts with [[Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority]].<ref>{{cite news |title=APEDA registration of non-basmati rice exports to bring transparency in export policy |url=https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/india-non-basmati-rice-exports-apeda-registration-mandatory-125092500622_1.html |work=Business Standard |access-date=26 September 2025}}</ref><br />
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Moving forward of Union Budget 2026, IREF provides fiscal support including freight assistance, [[tax incentive]]s and interest subvention.<ref>{{cite news |title=Budget 2026: Rice exporters seek tax relief, credit and freight support |url=https://www.business-standard.com/budget/news/budget-2026-rice-exporters-tax-relief-credit-freight-support-126010600619_1.html |work=Business Standard |access-date=17 January 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Union Budget 2026: IREF urges Centre to offer tax breaks, logistics aid |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/union-budget/expectations/story/union-budget-2026-iref-urges-centre-to-offer-tax-breaks-logistics-aid-to-strengthen-rice-exports-509902-2026-01-07 |work=Business Today |access-date=17 January 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=APEDA registration of non-basmati rice exports to bring transparency in export policy: IREF |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/trade/exports/insights/apeda-registration-of-non-basmati-rice-exports-to-bring-transparency-in-export-policy-iref/articleshow/124145885.cms |website=The Economic Times |publisher=[[The Economic Times]] |date=26 September 2025}}</ref><br />
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===International Trade Promotion===<br />
IREF manages activities including trade facilitation, policy advocacy, and market outreach. It organizes conferences, buyer–seller meets, and industry consultations promoting Indian rice in international markets.<ref>{{cite web |title=India-US trade deal to lift rice exports, restore parity with Thailand, Pakistan: IREF |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-us-trade-deal-to-lift-rice-exports-restore-parity-with-thailand-pakistan-iref/articleshow/127876083.cms |website=The Economic Times |publisher=[[The Economic Times]] |date=3 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Iran unrest hits Indian basmati rice exports, industry body says |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/iran-unrest-hits-indian-basmati-rice-exports-industry-body-says/articleshow/126499584.cms |work=The Economic Times |access-date=17 January 2026}}</ref><br />
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[[Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution]] partnerred with IREF to host Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) in October 2025.<ref>{{cite web |title=Department of food and public distribution collaborates with IREF for BIRC 2025 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/department-of-food-and-public-distribution-collaborates-with-iref-for-birc-2025/articleshow/124304977.cms |website=The Times of India |publisher=[[The Times of India]] |date=4 October 2025}}</ref> BIRC is an international industry event organization which brought exporters, policymakers, and research institutions together to explore new global markets for Indian rice.<ref>{{cite news |title=IREF expects ₹1.17 lakh crore export boost for India as IRRI joins BIRC 2025 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/iref-expects-rs-1-17-lakh-crore-export-boost-for-india-as-irri-joins-birc-2025-to-open-new-global-rice-markets/articleshow/124546200.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=17 January 2026}}</ref><br />
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