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Indian Rice Exporters Federation

Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) is the leading organization that stands tall as the voice of the rice board of India and represents the Indian rice sector in both domestic and international market. However, it would be inappropriate if we do not express our gratitude to the Government of India for their endeavor support and commendable initiatives. We are grateful to the government bodies for taking out their precious time to consider the suggestions of IREF that always comes in the favour of rice exporters.

We at IREF represent a diverse range of stakeholders in India’s export sector who are actively involved in policy consultations, trade negotiations, and advocacy on trade regulations and compliance standards. We aim at maintaining unity across the diverse landscapes of Indian Rice Export sector. Backed by the team of experts, we stay in continuous touch with government officials and those linked with Indian rice sector to ensure that the farmers do not have to face any loss or problem during the rice growing season in India that may occur due to environmental factors or either due to lack of knowledge. The practices include but are not limited to setting up meeting with key officials, bridging the gap between farmers and govt. bodies, conducting meeting with officials to discuss trade policy and establishing a productive session by experts for farmers.

Our federation is strategically headquartered in New Delhi, with regional offices spanning across key states such as Jammu, Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, West Bengal, Maharashtra Vidarbha, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region of Maharashtra, Punjab, and Rajasthan.

Extensive Membership at IREF India

IREF India boasts an extensive membership that comprises more than 7,500 companies, 9 Trade Associations, 3 Chamber of Commerce and 1 Council. Further, it also consists of Swaraj Federation Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd. and 21 other Cooperative Societies in its membership community. This membership encompasses rice exporters, millers, Custom House Agents (CHAs), and packaging manufacturers, collectively serving as a robust foundation of the rice export ecosystem in India.

Role as the Voice of Rice Federation

The Indian Rice Exporters Federation operates under the guiding motto of “One Nation, One Trade, One Policy,” emphasizing the federation’s commitment to fostering unity and coherence across the diverse landscapes of India’s rice export sector. IREF full form “Indian Rice Exporters Federation” says all about the mission and vision of the organization. We work with the motto of creating a unified policy framework that benefits all stakeholders—ranging from exporters and millers to packaging manufacturers and trade associations.

We aim to mitigate regional disparities, optimize the ease of doing business, and facilitate seamless trade operations. This cohesive strategy serves not just the members of rice federation but also aligns with the broader national objectives of enhancing competitiveness in global markets while supporting domestic growth. 

List of Office Bearers
In continuation of the letter dt. 01 of July 2024, we are pleased to announce the updated list of office bearers of the Federation as under

                                                                                                 ADVISORY BOARD

Justice (Retd.) G.S. Sistani, Chief Patron: Served as Judge at the High Court of Delhi.
Shri A.K. Sinha, IRS (Retd.): As a retired Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Delhi) and currently a Consultant to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Dr. Rajeev Ranjan, IAS (Retd.): Served as Secretary of the Government of India, and Chief Secretary of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Dr. K. Rajeswara Rao, IAS (Retd.): Served as the Special Secretary of NITI Aayog.
Shri Raj Kumar Malhotra: As the Chairman of the Export Promotion Council of Handicrafts and the Regional Chairman of FIEO.
Shri Ramesh Kumar: Served as Principal District & Sessions Judge, Delhi.
Dr. Prasanta Kumar Swain: Former Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
Shri Gokul Patnaik: Chairman of Global AgriSystem Pvt Ltd, a distinguished retired IAS officer, and former Chairman of APEDA.

CENTRAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

 


Shri Anupam Jain

Reliance Retail
National Vice President


Shri Satya Bhushan Jain

C.A.I.T.
National Vice President


Shri Angshu Mallick

Adani Wilmar
National Vice President


Shri Nitin Gupta

Olam Agri India
National Vice President


Shri Rahul Srivastava

Tata International
National Vice President


Rajesh Paharia Jain​

KRIBHCO
National Vice President


Shri Kanishk Manchanda​

Sun Cereal
Secretary

Shri V. Subramanian

SS Resource Media
Global Advisor


Shri Prateek Jindal

Navya Foods
National Vice President

Dr. Ajay Sharma

Vice President
Basmati Division


Shri Naresh Gupta

Delhi Grain Merchant Association(President)
National Vice President

Shri Anil Monga

Emmsons International Ltd.
Vice President

 

STATE PRESIDENTS


Shri Sunil Ramvani

Janki Group
State President, Ahmedabad (Gujrat)

Shri Narendra Ramani

Aashirwad Group
Vice President, Gandhidham (Gujrat)


Shri Raghav Maheshwari

Radhika Exim
State President, Jaipur (Rajasthan)

Shri Anup Kumar Khandelwal

Kirana King
Vice President, Jaipur (Rajasthan)


Shri Rahul Khetan

Jaibaba Group
State President, Kolkata (West Bengal)

Shri Sunil Agarwal

Pragati Edible
Vice President, Kolkata (West Bengal)


Shri Anand R Agrawal

Shri Sainath Industry Pvt. Ltd.
State President, Raipur (Chhattisgarh)

Dr. Vijay Goyal

Indian Traders
Vice President (Chhattisgarh)


Shri Khalid H Khan

ITC Limited
State President, Andhra Pradesh

Shri Bipin Agarwal

CLRK Exports Pvt. Ltd.
Vice President, Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh)


Shri Vijay Shrishrimal

K. N. Resources Pvt. Ltd.
State President, Maharastra (Mumbai)

Shri Sharad Jhawar

RKC Group of Companies
Vice President, Maharashtra (Mumbai)


Shri Anup Goyal

Shreeram Food Industry Ltd.
State President, Maharashtra (Vidarbha)

Shri Sachin Agrawal

Shiva Shellac Industries
Vice President, Maharashtra ( Vidarbha)


Shri Hiten Bhimani

Shri Gajanan Industries
State President, Nizamabad (Telangana)

Shri Balkishan Bang

New Jaju Corporation
Vice President, Nizamabad (Telangana)


Shri Kamlesh Patel

Sainath International
State President, Madhya Pradesh

Shri Sahib Gungwani

SCM Agrotech
Vice President, Madhya Pradesh


Shri Aman Gupta

Eastman International Pvt. Ltd.
State President (Punjab)

Shri Sumit Singla

S. K. Brothers
Vice President (Punjab)


Shri Rohit Gupta

Sarveshwar Group
State President (Jammu & Kashmir)

Shri Vijay Setia

Chamanlal Setia Ltd.
State President (Haryana)


Shri Gopal R. Jhawar

Kripa Impex
State President (Karnataka)

Shri Rajeev Kumar Sehgal

J. K. Rice Industry
State President (Uttar Pradesh)


Shri Anish Kumar Singh

Shree Shakambari Rice Mill Pvt Ltd
State President (Jharkhand)


Mr Deepak Agrawal

Laddu Gopal Rice Mill
State President (Orissa)​

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