<h1>India's Rice Exports Soar with Kakinada Port Boost Amid Global Challenges, Driven by High Demand and Thai Drought Impact.</h1> A rice shipment from Kakinada deep-water port marks a significant boost to India's rice export potential. The Andhra Pradesh government approved the use of this port due to congestion at the anchorage port. The shipment, managed by an APEDA member exporter, highlights India's rising cereal exports, which increased by 52.90% in Rupee terms during April-December 2020. Non-Basmati rice exports surged by 122.61%, driven by demand from African and Asian countries amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This growth is partly due to Thailand's drought affecting its rice output. The government's proactive measures ensured continued rice exports despite global disruptions.