GRM Overseas exports 1509 basmati in white sella, golden sella and steam. 1509 is an approved extra-long-grain basmati (7.90–8.00 mm in GRM’s specification) with cooking quality similar to 1121 at a more accessible price point, which is why it has gained share in export programmes.
1509 and 1718 have taken share from 1121 because of better farm economics and milling yields, while delivering comparable cooking quality.
Each 1509 grade is lab-tested for moisture, grain length and purity before milling and packing.
1509 specification
Standard physical parameters for GRM export grades.
| Grade | Avg. length (mm) | Moisture (%) | Broken (%) | Purity (%) | Foreign matter | Damaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1509 Sella | 7.90 – 8.00 | ≤ 12.5 | ≤ 1 | ≥ 95 | Nil | ≤ 1 |
| 1509 Golden Sella | 7.90 – 8.00 | ≤ 12.5 | ≤ 1 | ≥ 95 | Nil | ≤ 1 |
| 1509 Steam | 7.90 – 8.00 | ≤ 12.5 | ≤ 1 | ≥ 95 | Nil | ≤ 1 |
Best suited for
- Value-led importers who still want an extra-long grain
- Bulk and HoReCa supply
- Private-label retail packs
Packing, shipment and terms
- Shipments leave from the Kandla and Mundra ports on India’s west coast, close to GRM’s warehousing.
- Orders are planned by container load: a 20 ft container carries about 20–24 MT and a 40 ft container about 26–28 MT.
- Export prices are quoted per metric ton, FOB Indian port or CIF destination, by variety and processing type. Current prices, minimum order and sample terms are confirmed on request.
- Pack sizes run from 1 kg to 50 kg in jute, PP, BOPP and non-woven bags and pouches, with private-label artwork available.
Certifications
GRM’s plants hold GMP, ISO 22000, BRCGS, FDA Registered, Organic, SQF, Kosher, Halal certification. Each lot is lab-tested for moisture, grain length and purity before milling, sortexing and packing.
Frequently asked questions
- How does 1509 basmati compare with 1121?
- 1121 has the longest grain and the highest elongation. 1509 offers similar cooking quality at a somewhat lower price point, with a 7.90–8.00 mm grain in GRM’s specification.
- Which 1509 grades does GRM export?
- 1509 white sella, 1509 golden sella and 1509 steam.
- What purity does GRM guarantee for 1509?
- Purity is ≥ 95%, moisture ≤ 12.5%, broken ≤ 1%, foreign matter nil and damaged grain ≤ 1%.
Export markets we supply
About GRM Overseas
GRM Overseas Limited (NSE: GRMOVER, BSE: 531449) is a listed Indian basmati rice exporter founded in 1974, shipping to 65+ countries from plants at Panipat and Naultha (Haryana) and Kandla (Gujarat), with a combined capacity of 440,800 MT per year.