Nepali food import dependence

Nepali Market Faces Record Rice Price Surge Amidst Indian Export Restrictions

Rice prices in the Nepali market have soared to unprecedented levels, witnessing an increase of Rs 800 per kg per 25 kg bag over the past year, as reported by the National Consumer Forum’s market analysis. This surge in prices has been attributed to India’s restrictions on non-basmati white rice exports, given its status as […]