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Rice supply faces new threat as India mulls more restrictionsRice supply faces new threat as India mulls more restrictions

A farmer rests in the background as paddy rice is being loaded onto a truck in Ayutthaya province, Thailand. (Photo: Reuters)

MUMBAI – India, the world’s biggest rice exporter, is considering more restrictions on its shipments of the grain as the nation grapples with rising food prices, a move that’s likely to further tighten global supply.

The government is considering imposing a tax on shipments of parboiled rice, according to people familiar with matter. No…

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