New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- In a major development, the Union government has lifted the ban on the export of de-oiled rice bran, effective immediately. The move is expected to benefit the rice milling and solvent extraction industry by opening export opportunities. It will also benefit farmers and enhance rice bran processing, resulting in increased production of rice bran oil and import substitution.

According to a notification dated 3 October, by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the export policy of de-oiled rice bran has been changed from 'Prohibited' to 'Free' with immediate effect.

The export of de-oiled rice bran has been in force from 28 July 2023 till 30 September 2025. According to the industry, prior to the ban, India...