India is considering to extend parboiled rice tax in risk to world supply

India may extend export tax on parboiled rice to ease food inflation ahead of national elections. The government is considering keeping the tax at 20%. No immediate proposal to ban exports. Extension of the tax could keep world supply tight and raise prices. Measures to control food inflation include curbing exports, cracking down on hoarding, and providing subsidized rice to retail customers.
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