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Punjab Basmati exporters seek assurance from Goyal on sticking to current GI area
The Punjab Rice Millers Exporters Association has sought assurance from Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal that the government will not expand the current Basmati Geographical Indication (GI) area to include Madhya Pradesh. Exporters warn that any change would harm India's exports and erode the heritage value of Basmati. The demand comes amid ongoing debates and a resolution by the All India Rice Exporters Association opposing expansion.
Jul 8, 2026 1 source