BIRC 2025: MoUs worth over ₹3,000 crore Signed to Boost India’s Rice Sector

The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 wrapped up on Oct. 31 in Mandapam, New Delhi, with organizers highlighting new business agreements and technology aimed at expanding India’s rice trade. On the first day, memorandums of understanding totaling more than ₹3,000 crore were signed.

The report says the government facilitated agreements worth over ₹2,200 crore with private companies in Bihar tied to GI rice varieties, including Katarni rice. Additional MoUs were signed between Indian rice companies and both domestic and international counterparts.

The conference was held with institutional support from APEDA under India’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry, along with other government and industry bodies. It drew global buyers, exporters, policymakers, and technology leaders to discuss rice trade and agricultural innovation, with at least 7,800 participants reported on day one and representatives from at least 80 countries attending.

During the opening, the event featured the launch of what organizers described as India’s first AI-based rice sorting system and recognition of 17 farmers by international importers. The program also included panels on global market trends and on branding, packaging, and technology upgrades for rice exports, along with business-to-business meetings.

Why it matters

• More than ₹3,000 crore in MoUs were reported on day one, including government-facilitated agreements tied to GI rice varieties in Bihar.
• Organizers positioned the conference as a way to connect producers with global buyers and move beyond MSP-based selling toward market-linked pricing.
• The event spotlighted technology and processing upgrades—such as an AI-based sorting system—aimed at improving efficiency and export competitiveness.

What to do next

• Watch for follow-up details on which MoUs move into finalized contracts and how much investment or purchasing actually occurs.
• Track any public information on adoption of the AI-based sorting system and other processing technologies highlighted at the conference.

Source

Original reporting by agriculturepost.com: https://agriculturepost.com/agribusiness/birc-2025-mous-worth-over-₹3000-crore-signed-to-boost-indias-rice-sector/