India moves to support basmati exporters as war-driven freight surge disrupts trade
Indian authorities are preparing talks with shipping lines after the West Asia war sharply disrupted basmati exports and drove freight costs higher.
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Indian authorities are preparing talks with shipping lines after the West Asia war sharply disrupted basmati exports and drove freight costs higher.
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