New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- India, the world's largest rice producer and exporter, is set to host the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC 2025) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on October 30-31.

The event, organised by the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce, is being billed as the biggest rice industry gathering ever held globally.

India has emerged as the world's top rice producer with a record output of 145 million metric tons, surpassing China. The country now commands over 40 per cent of the global rice trade, with exports reaching 172 nations, making it a cornerstone of global food security.

"This is a pivotal moment for India's agricultural sector. We're not just the largest pr...