Non-Basmati Rice forms the bulk of India’s rice production and export. Unlike Basmati, these varieties may not have the same aroma or extra-long grains, but they are valued for their affordability, nutritional content, and versatility. Non-Basmati rice is available in short, medium, and long-grain forms, and is widely consumed both domestically and internationally. India exports large volumes of non-basmati rice to Africa, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.

The major Non-Basmati Rice varieties in India include:

• IR 64 Rice – Medium-grain, most exported non-basmati variety.

• IR 36 Rice – Medium-grain, high-yielding, widely used in daily consumption.

• Swarna Rice – Popular non-basmati, economical, high in demand.

• Sharbati Rice – Long-grain, aromatic, affordable alternative to basmati.

• PR 11 & PR 14 Rice – Long-grain varieties grown in Punjab & Haryana.

• Ponni Rice – Popular in South India, soft texture, preferred for idli & dosa.

• Sona Masoori Rice – Lightweight, aromatic, mainly grown in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.

• Matta Rice (Kerala Red Rice) – Rich in fiber, reddish in color, used in Kerala cuisine.

• Jeera Samba & Kolam Rice – Small-grain, aromatic, widely used in South Indian cooking.

Non-Basmati rice is available in raw, parboiled (sella), and steam varieties, catering to diverse culinary needs across the world