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The Force Behind BIRC 2026

India's Rice Leadership.The World's Rice Platform.

Driving India's Rice Export Excellence

Dates
23-24-25 October, 2026
Venue
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Organiser
Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF)
Mission statement
A unified platform for every stakeholder in India's rice value chain.

One industry. One apex body.

Focus areas

What IREF works on.

Four areas of work that shape India's rice export ecosystem.

01

Policy Advocacy

Representing exporters with the Ministry of Commerce & APEDA.

02

Trade Facilitation

Smoothing exports across ports, EIC and state governments.

03

Market Access

Opening global markets for Basmati & non-Basmati rice.

04

Capacity Building

Trade delegations, promotion campaigns and consultations.

Who we are

Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF)

The federation behind the conference.

The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) is a national-level apex body representing the interests of Basmati and non-Basmati rice exporters across India. It serves as a unified platform for key stakeholders in the rice value chain—including exporters, millers, traders, logistics providers, and associated service sectors.

IREF plays a crucial role in policy advocacy, trade facilitation, market access, and capacity building. It works closely with APEDA, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the Export Inspection Council (EIC), the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Port Authorities, and various State Governments to find timely solutions to challenges affecting the rice export ecosystem.

The management and governing body of IREF comprises seasoned experts and professionals with diverse experience in the rice sector and export trade. Their deep industry knowledge enables IREF to effectively represent the concerns of exporters, policy advocacy, and implement best practices across the sector.

IREF also undertakes initiatives such as trade delegations, export promotion campaigns, and industry consultations to strengthen India's position as a global leader in rice exports, while ensuring compliance with international quality and safety standards.

BIRC in figures

The scale of the floor

Projected for the 2026 edition, based on delegations registered as of July 2026.

30,000+Participants
120+Countries
₹30,435CrIn MOUs signed
300+Exhibitors
Partners

Organisers

IREF is organising BIRC.

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BIRC 2026

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