India's rice export earnings rise 12.9% in Apr-Aug 2026. India's rice export earnings grew 12.9% to Rs 45,739 crore in April-August 2026, per IREF. Basmati exports rose 11.6% to Rs 22,864 crore; non-Basmati grew 14.2% to Rs 22,874 crore. The Bharat International Rice Conference 2026, scheduled October 23-25 in New Delhi, will address trade policies, export incentives and market expansion strategies.