TNIE web-only Column | The growing conflict between Iran and Israel is also affecting India's Basmati rice trade, especially for exporters in Punjab and Haryana. Iran is one of the biggest buyers of Indian Basmati, having purchased over 8.55 lakh metric tonnes in 2024–25, worth nearly ₹6,374 crore. https://www.newindianexpress.com/web-only/2025/Jun/16/oil-basmati-rice-and-even-the-internet-the-israel-iran-war-can-hit-india-hard?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=channel&utm_campaign=nation