India rice fall in major spot markets on weak demand.

Rice prices fell in the key wholesale market of Kapurthala due to slowdown in export demand. The steamed variety of Pusa 1121 basmati rice was sold at 7,000-7,200 rupees per 100 kg in Kapurthala, while parboiled variety was sold at 6,000-6,100 rupees per 100 kg. Prices of both varieties were down 100 rupees from previous close. Prices of 25% broken non-basmati rice were unchanged and the grain was sold at 2,300 rupees per 100 kg.