India exported 198.65 lakh tonnes of rice till March 25, 2025, surpassing 2023-24’s total of 163.58 lakh tonnes. Basmati rice exports reached 59.44 lakh tonnes, while parboiled rice stood at 90.44 lakh tonnes. The government monitors production and trade, ensuring food security. Broken rice, key for animal feed and ethanol, benefits various industries.