GRM Overseas exports 1718 basmati in white sella, golden sella and steam. 1718 is an extra-long-grain basmati (8.00–8.20 mm in GRM’s specification) that offers cooking quality close to 1121 at a more accessible price point.
As with 1509, 1718 has gained export share on better yields at the farm and the mill.
GRM supplies 1718 in retail and bulk packs, and under private-label programmes.
1718 specification
Standard physical parameters for GRM export grades.
| Grade | Avg. length (mm) | Moisture (%) | Broken (%) | Purity (%) | Foreign matter | Damaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1718 Sella | 8.00 – 8.20 | ≤ 12.5 | ≤ 1 | ≥ 95 | Nil | ≤ 1 |
| 1718 Golden Sella | 8.00 – 8.20 | ≤ 12.5 | ≤ 1 | ≥ 95 | Nil | ≤ 1 |
| 1718 Steam | 8.00 – 8.20 | ≤ 12.5 | ≤ 1 | ≥ 95 | Nil | ≤ 1 |
Best suited for
- Value-led programmes for the Gulf and Europe
- Bulk supply to wholesalers
- Private-label retail
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
- What is 1718 basmati rice?
- 1718 is an approved extra-long-grain basmati variety. GRM’s 1718 grades average 8.00–8.20 mm raw grain length.
- Which 1718 grades are available?
- 1718 white sella, 1718 golden sella and 1718 steam.
- How is 1718 priced?
- Export prices are quoted per metric ton, FOB Indian port or CIF destination, and are confirmed on request.
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.