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What is HMT rice

Answer: HMT (Hindustan Machine Tools) is a variety of pedi stored in the HMT watches that became very famous at that time. 

  • Ddaji Ramji Khobragade in the Chandipur district of Maharashtra plays an important role in the spread of HMT rice. 
  • He bought 150 kg of seeds in 1990 and planted them on 4 acres of land. 
  • Then, each season, he found a special shape of rice in his paddy field, collected it and harvested it. 
  • Eventually, it became very famous and during this period HMT watches were very popular. 
  • Therefore, the dealer can keep the name HMT Rice.