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India experienced a massive twenty-five percent decline in basmati rice exports due to sustained logistical disruptions across the West Asia corridor. The regional geopolitical instability severely hampered traditional shipping routes, increasing freight costs and delaying critical agricultural shipments. Domestic farmers are facing mounting financial pressure as international demand temporarily shifts toward alternative Asian grain suppliers.
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