India International Rice Conference to be held in Delhi from October 23–25

New Delhi: The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), a premier organization for rice exporters, is hosting the 'India International Rice Conference' (IIRC) in New Delhi from October 23 to 25, 2026. iGrain India will participate in the event as a media partner.

For this three-day conference, 4,649 buyers from over 150 countries—including Kuwait, South Africa, Benin, Nigeria, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Saudi Arabia—have already registered. A total of 2,038 meetings between buyers and sellers have been scheduled.

The Indian rice industry is actively working to strengthen its relationships and connections with international buyers. Shifts in the global demand and pricing landscape for rice are creating significant opportunities for India.

Exhibition stalls for this international conference, taking place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, are fully booked. More than 180 companies have secured their slots in Halls 4 and 5. iGrain India is participating in the event as a media partner.