ARTICLE 4 #FoodPrices

Analysts expect rice exports to remain under pressure in the near term if prices continue to rise. However, they add that any easing in prices or improvement in supply conditions could help stabilize volumes later in the year.

export demand for certain varieties. Staples such as turmeric, cumin, and coriander have seen noticeable price corrections in wholesale markets, particularly due to higher-than-expected production and steady inflow from major growing regions. Despite this decline, the broader food inflation trend remains a concern.