Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Telangana Seeks Long-Term Rice Supply Partnerships Worldwide
Telangana grows a lot of rice.
It sent 30,000 tonnes to the Philippines in 2025.
Now the state wants to build lasting partnerships with buyers in Asia, Africa and West Asia.
At a rice conference in Manila, official Stephen Raveendra described the state’s plans.
Telangana produced 18.5 million tonnes of rice last season.
Officials want to sell more fine and superfine varieties to buyers around the world.
They also want the rice to be reliable, traceable and sold under a strong brand.
The state says exports will not come at the expense of food needed at home.
Telangana is seeking long-term rice supply partnerships across Asia, Africa and West Asia.
The state exported 30,000 tonnes of rice to the Philippines in 2025.
Civil Supplies commissioner Stephen Raveendra promoted Telangana rice at the 2026 International World Rice Conference in Manila.
Telangana produced 18.5 million tonnes of rice last season, nearly 12% of India’s output from 10% of its rice-growing area.
The state aims to sell premium rice as a branded, traceable export while protecting domestic food-security needs.
- Who
- Telangana’s Civil Supplies Department, represented by commissioner Stephen Raveendra, is seeking international buyers and partners.
- What
- The state is promoting fine and superfine rice and seeking long-term export partnerships.
- When
- The announcement was made at the 2026 International World Rice Conference; Telangana exported 30,000 tonnes to the Philippines in 2025.
- Where
- The conference was held in Manila, Philippines; target markets include Asia, Africa and West Asia.
- Why
- Telangana aims to turn its rice surplus into greater economic value and build its presence in premium international markets while protecting domestic food security.
Export growth
Domestic food security
Expanding international sales
Export growth
The state aims to build long-term partnerships and convert its rice surplus into greater economic value through premium, branded exports.
Domestic food security
The state says domestic food-security requirements must remain fully protected as exports expand.
- 2025 export
- 30,000 tonnes of rice exported to the Philippines
- Rice output
- 18.5 million tonnes in the last season
- Share of India's output
- Nearly 12%
- Share of India's rice-growing area
- 10%
- Conference
- International World Rice Conference 2026
- Conference location
- Manila
- Target regions
- Asia, Africa and West Asia