| Abbreviation | IREF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2023 |
| Type | Trade association |
| Headquarters | Connaught Place |
| Location |
|
Region served | India |
| Website | https://iref.net |
Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) is an Indian trade association which represents rice exporters, traders, and millers.[1][2][3]
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.[4]
History[edit | edit source]
Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) was founded in 2023 with the aim to provide an unified platform for stakeholders in Indiaās rice export ecosystem. The organization was established after seeing a growing global demand of Indian rice.[5] The national president of Indian Rice Exporters Federation was chosen by voting process.[6]
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.[7]
Moving forward of Union Budget 2026, IREF provides fiscal support including freight assistance, tax incentives and interest subvention.[8][9][10]
International Trade Promotion[edit | edit source]
IREF manages activities including trade facilitation, policy advocacy, and market outreach. It organizes conferences, buyerāseller meets, and industry consultations promoting Indian rice in international markets.[11][12]
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution partnerred with IREF to host Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) in October 2025.[13] BIRC is an international industry event organization which brought exporters, policymakers, and research institutions together to explore new global markets for Indian rice.[14]
References[edit | edit source]
- ā "Amidst Iran crisis, rice exporters seek Commerce Ministry's help to clear payments". The Hindu. The Hindu. 13 January 2026.
- ā "IndiaāUS Trade Relief: US tariff cut to 18% may strengthen India's rice exports". Zee Business.
- ā Chaudhuri, Suchetana (2026-02-19). "Indian Rice Exporters' Federation leads India's nutrition export surge". Agro Spectrum India. Retrieved 2026-02-21.
- ā "Budget 2026: Rice exporters seek support to offset impact of rising cost, environmental stress". The Economic Times. The Economic Times. 6 January 2026.
- ā "IREF expects ā¹1.17 lakh crore export boost for India as IRRI joins BIRC 2025". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ā "Ministry of commerce nominates Dr Prem Garg as member of Non-Basmati Rice Development Fund". The Times of India. The Times of India. 6 October 2025.
- ā "APEDA registration of non-basmati rice exports to bring transparency in export policy". Business Standard. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
- ā "Budget 2026: Rice exporters seek tax relief, credit and freight support". Business Standard. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ā "Union Budget 2026: IREF urges Centre to offer tax breaks, logistics aid". Business Today. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ā "APEDA registration of non-basmati rice exports to bring transparency in export policy: IREF". The Economic Times. The Economic Times. 26 September 2025.
- ā "India-US trade deal to lift rice exports, restore parity with Thailand, Pakistan: IREF". The Economic Times. The Economic Times. 3 February 2026.
- ā "Iran unrest hits Indian basmati rice exports, industry body says". The Economic Times. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ā "Department of food and public distribution collaborates with IREF for BIRC 2025". The Times of India. The Times of India. 4 October 2025.
- ā "IREF expects ā¹1.17 lakh crore export boost for India as IRRI joins BIRC 2025". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 January 2026.