Premium Basmati & Non-Basmati Rice
India is the world’s largest exporter of rice, and the quality of Indian rice — particularly Basmati — commands unmatched prestige in international markets from the Gulf to Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. Rice exported from India represents a confluence of generations of cultivation expertise, fertile alluvial soils, and rigorous post-harvest processing.
Basmati rice, cultivated in the GI-protected Himalayan foothill zones of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttarakhand, is distinguished by its extraordinary grain length, delicate floral aroma, and characteristic non-sticky texture upon cooking. The elongation ratio of premium Basmati varieties such as 1121 and Pusa 1509 exceeds 1.8:1, resulting in the long, separate grains that define fine dining experiences globally.
Non-Basmati rice varieties — including parboiled IR-64, Sona Masoori, Swarna, and PR-11 — serve the mass consumption markets of Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia where volume, nutritional value, and cooking versatility take precedence. Parboiled rice, in particular, holds a superior nutritional profile over milled white rice, with retained B-vitamins and improved resistant starch content.
We supply both categories with full customs documentation, APEDA certification, and fumigation reports to facilitate seamless clearance in all major import markets.
Key Properties
- Uniform Grain Quality
- Excellent Cooking Performance
- High Purity Standards
- Superior Appearance
- Long Shelf Life
- Reliable Export Quality
Basmati & Non-Basmati Rice Specifications
| Parameter | Basmati Rice (1121 / 1509 / Traditional) | Non-Basmati Rice (IR64 / PR11 / Swarna) |
|---|---|---|
| Grain Length | 8.0 - 8.4 mm | 5.0 - 6.5 mm |
| Broken | 1% / 2% / 5% (as per grade) | 5% / 10% / 25% |
| Moisture | Max 13-14% | Max 14% |
| Damaged Grain | Max 1% | 1-2% |
| Foreign Matter | Nil | Nil |
| Chalky Grain | 1-2% | 1-2% |
| Admixture | Nil | As per grade |
| Milling Degree | Well Milled & Polished | Double Polished |
| Color Sorting | Sortex Cleaned | Sortex Cleaned |
Parboiled & Broken Rice Specifications
| Parameter | Parboiled Rice (Golden Sella / Creamy Sella) | Broken Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | Max 14% | Max 14% |
| Broken | As per requirement | 100% |
| Color | Uniform Golden / Creamy | - |
| Grain Strength | High | - |
| Foreign Matter | Nil | Nil |
| Milling | Well Processed | - |
| Sorting | Color Sortex | - |
| Suitable For | Food | Feed / Flour / Industrial |
Frequently Asked Questions for Basmati & Non-Basmati Rice Specifications
We export premium commercial varieties including 1121, 1509, Pusa, and Traditional Basmati. These are available in Raw, Steam, Sella (Parboiled), and Golden Sella finishes.
Our premium 1121 Basmati Rice features an exceptional average pre-cooked grain length of 8.35 mm to 8.40 mm, which more than doubles in size upon cooking.
We supply globally trusted varieties including IR64, PR11, Swarna, Sona Masoori, and broken rice grades, available in both Raw and Parboiled variations.
Yes, we regularly pack in highly resilient 25 kg or 50 kg laminated woven PP or BOPP bags designed to withstand multi-tiered warehousing stack pressures and rugged cross-dock logistics.
We enforce professional container-level fumigation right before sealing, and deploy specialized moisture-absorbent kraft liners inside the container to prevent any sweat damage during maritime shipping.
Key Industries
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Retail Distribution
Extensively supplied to supermarkets, grocery chains, retail brands and private-label distributors worldwide, with consistent quality, attractive grain appearance and reliable shelf stability for consumer packaging.
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Food Processing
A key raw material for ready-to-eat meals, frozen foods, rice flour production, breakfast cereals, snacks and value-added food products where consistent quality is essential.
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Hotels & Restaurants
Basmati is preferred by hotels, restaurants and catering services for its aroma, long grain and cooking performance, while non-basmati varieties serve diverse commercial kitchen applications.
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Institutional Supply
Supplied in bulk to educational institutions, hospitals, government organizations, corporate cafeterias, military establishments and humanitarian food programs.
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Wholesale Trade
Sourced by importers, distributors, commodity traders and wholesale suppliers for redistribution across regional and international markets with standardized specifications.
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International Food Markets
Exported across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and North America, serving ethnic food markets, mainstream retail channels, food manufacturers and international distributors.
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