Food & Agriculture Suppliers in India

Rs 80-120/kg excluding GST. Aged extra-long-grain basmati costs Rs 80-150/kg, and the premium over 1121 buys grain length and ageing, not a different variety.

IR 64 and Masuri raw rice cost Rs 28-45/kg. Parboiled Miniket and Swarna cost Rs 35-55/kg, Sona Masoori Rs 55-75/kg and Kolam RV Gold Rs 45-60/kg. All excluding GST.

It varies more than most buyers expect. Some suppliers quote from 50-100 kg per variety in 25 or 50 kg bags; mills more commonly start at 1-2 tonnes per order, and a few ask 2-5 tonnes per grade. Trial lots are widely available, so state your quantity rather than assuming you are below the floor.

1-7 days within the supplier's own state. Interstate movement adds transit time and needs an e-way bill for any consignment above Rs 50,000.

A valid FSSAI licence, which is mandatory. AGMARK grading is voluntary but gives you an enforceable quality reference in the purchase order, and exports additionally require APEDA registration.