Is Vilora Impex a registered Indian rice exporter?

Yes. Vilora Impex is an Indian trading house registered in Rajkot, Gujarat, with FSSAI, APEDA, ISO 22000, Spices Board of India, and IEC (Importer-Exporter Code from DGFT). Every shipment ships with phytosanitary, FSSAI, certificate of origin, and lab/COA paperwork within 48 hours of sail.

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for rice export from India?

Our standard MOQ is one 20ft FCL container (approximately 25 metric tonnes of rice, or 18–22 MT for dry fruit). We also accept LCL consolidated shipments on a case-by-case basis for new buyers and sample-trial orders.

Which Indian rice varieties does Vilora Impex export?

We export the full premium long-grain range — 1121 Basmati (Sella, Steam, Raw), 1509 Basmati, Sona Masuri, IR64 (parboiled and raw), and Idli rice. All lots are sortex-cleaned to buyer-specified grading (5%–25% broken), bagged in 5 / 10 / 25 / 50 kg PP, BOPP, jute or private-label packaging.

Which ports does Vilora Impex ship from?

We stuff and ship containers from Mundra Port and Kandla Port in Gujarat, with onward routing to 12+ destination ports across the Gulf (Jebel Ali, Dammam, Doha, Salalah, Sohar), the Levant (Aqaba, Beirut), East Africa (Mombasa, Dar es Salaam), the Maldives (Malé), and Southeast Asia (Singapore, Port Klang).

What payment terms do you offer?

Standard terms are 30% advance and 70% against the scan copy of the Bill of Lading, or an irrevocable Letter of Credit at sight from a reputed bank. We also accept TT / wire transfer in USD, AED and EUR. Incoterms supported: FOB Mundra/Kandla, CIF, and CFR.

How long is the lead time from order confirmation to shipment?

After spec sign-off and sample approval, typical lead time is 10–14 days to container stuffing at port, plus the steamer lay-time. Documentation (phyto, FSSAI, COO, BL) is couriered within 48 hours of sail. Live arrival tracking is shared with the buyer until sign-off at port of arrival.

Can you offer private label or buyer-branded packaging?

Yes. We offer private-label and contract-manufacturing packaging in 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg and 50 kg sizes, including BOPP printed bags, woven PP, jute, and retail cartons. Artwork can be supplied by the buyer or co-developed with our packaging desk.

How can a buyer verify Vilora Impex's credentials?

Each credential (IEC on DGFT, FSSAI on FoSCoS, APEDA, GSTIN) can be verified directly on the relevant Government of India registry — links are provided on our provenance page. Request the actual numbers via the inquiry desk; we share them on signed buyer request, not publicly, to prevent misuse.

Do you ship spice and dry fruit alongside rice?

Yes. Alongside rice we export Indian spices (chilli, turmeric, cumin, coriander, fennel, cardamom, garam masala blends), dry fruit and nuts (cashew W180–W400, almond, raisin, fig), pulses (toor, chana, moong), and seasonal fresh produce (Kesar, Alphonso and Banganapalli mangoes) on cold-chain.

Where is Vilora Impex based?

Vilora Impex is headquartered in Rajkot, Gujarat, India. Origin sourcing covers Gujarat, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kashmir and Rajasthan, with consolidation at Mundra Port and Kandla Port for export.

What does 'Pusa' mean in Pusa Basmati?

Pusa is the location prefix for varieties developed at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), located in Pusa, Delhi. Cultivars released by IARI carry the Pusa prefix — Pusa Basmati 1121, Pusa Basmati 1509, Pusa Basmati 1718, etc.

Is Pusa Basmati the same as traditional basmati?

No — Pusa varieties are modern semi-dwarf high-yield cultivars. Traditional basmati (Basmati 370, Type-3, Taraori Basmati) are older tall-plant cultivars with lower yields but distinctive aroma profiles, supplied in limited quantities for heritage-positioning brands.

Which Pusa variety should I import?

1121 is the dominant premium choice for retail and HoReCa. 1509 is the value-tier alternative. 1718 is the disease-resistant supply-resilience option. 1885 is newer and limited in supply. Match variety to your destination market and price point.

Can I get a blend across Pusa variants?

Yes — custom 1121/1509, 1121/1718, and other blends are routine. Used by retail brands locking specific shelf prices or running supply-resilience programs.

Pusa Basmati Rice Exporter from India

Pusa cultivars — the modern basmati family

Vilora Impex exports the full Pusa Basmati family — Pusa 1121, Pusa 1509, Pusa 1718, Pusa 1885 — the IARI-developed cultivars that produce the majority of India's basmati export volume. Long-grain, aromatic, semi-dwarf high-yield varieties from Punjab and Haryana milling partners.

Pusa Basmati varieties we export

Pusa 1121 — Long grain 8.30 mm+ • the dominant premium • aged 12 months
Pusa 1509 — Short-duration 8.0–8.4 mm • value-premium • aged 6 months
Pusa 1718 — Disease-resistant 1121 successor • supply-resilience grade
Pusa 1885 — Newer short-duration variant • growing share in fresh-crop supply
Pusa Basmati Steam / Sella / Raw — All Pusa varieties available in all processing forms
Custom Pusa Blend — Buyer-locked blend ratios across Pusa variants

Pusa Basmati packaging and shipping

FCL MOQ is one 20ft container (~25 MT). Packaging in 5/10/25/50 kg PP, BOPP-printed laminate, jute, cotton or buyer-branded private label. Incoterms: FOB Mundra/Kandla, CIF, CFR.

Where we ship Pusa Basmati

Mundra and Kandla (Gujarat) loading; 12+ destination ports across the Gulf, Middle East, East Africa, Maldives and Southeast Asia (Jebel Ali, Dammam, Doha, Salalah, Sohar, Aqaba, Beirut, Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Malé, Singapore, Port Klang).

Why importers source the Pusa family

FSSAI licensed, APEDA registered, Spices Board of India accredited, ISO 22000
Hand-graded at origin; sortex-cleaned to buyer specification
Documentation packet (phyto, FSSAI, COO, BL) within 48 hours of sail
Live container tracking to port of arrival — every shipment, every time
Direct from origin desks in Gujarat, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka
Payment terms supported: 30% advance + 70% against BL scan, or irrevocable L/C at sight

Pusa Basmati export FAQs

What does 'Pusa' mean in Pusa Basmati?: Pusa is the location prefix for varieties developed at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), located in Pusa, Delhi. Cultivars released by IARI carry the Pusa prefix — Pusa Basmati 1121, Pusa Basmati 1509, Pusa Basmati 1718, etc.
Is Pusa Basmati the same as traditional basmati?: No — Pusa varieties are modern semi-dwarf high-yield cultivars. Traditional basmati (Basmati 370, Type-3, Taraori Basmati) are older tall-plant cultivars with lower yields but distinctive aroma profiles, supplied in limited quantities for heritage-positioning brands.
Which Pusa variety should I import?: 1121 is the dominant premium choice for retail and HoReCa. 1509 is the value-tier alternative. 1718 is the disease-resistant supply-resilience option. 1885 is newer and limited in supply. Match variety to your destination market and price point.
Can I get a blend across Pusa variants?: Yes — custom 1121/1509, 1121/1718, and other blends are routine. Used by retail brands locking specific shelf prices or running supply-resilience programs.

Contact the export desk

Email: exports@viloraimpex.com

Vilora Impex, Rajkot, Gujarat, India

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