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Basmati rice, tea exports to West Asia come to a grinding halt

Exports of basmati rice and tea to West Asia have stopped due to the US-Iran conflict. Vessels carrying rice are waiting at Kandla Port. Tea exporters face a similar situation, with orders from GCC countries unfulfilled. The Strait of Hormuz closure and attacks on cargo ships have created significant tension and pressure on exporter profitability.

15 Jun 2026 12:57 am