Wheat News
Centre holds off wheat export ban rollback to rein in prices ahead of polls, festivals
Despite meeting its procurement targets, the government is treading cautiously to avoid any move that could stoke retail food inflation and hand an ammunition to the opposition in the run-up to the polls.
3 min read21 May 2025Escalating India-Pakistan tensions trigger stockpiling in border regions
Union food and consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi urged the public to disregard what he called misleading messages about food stocks, adding that there are enough supplies available in the country.
3 min read9 May 2025India sets record grain production target of 354.64mt for 2025-26, to help boost rural demand
Rice production is projected at a record 147.35 million tonnes in 2025-26 compared with 136.30 mt in 2024-25. Sowing is expected to start this month.
3 min read8 May 2025India weighs resuming wheat product exports after record output estimates
The proposal may be taken up at an upcoming inter-ministerial meeting that will have representatives from the ministries of commerce, cooperation, consumer affairs and food, agriculture, and food processing.
2 min read2 May 2025As harvest picks up pace, wheat flour prices fall by ₹5-7 per kg, offering relief to consumers
The softening of prices, as per industry people, could not have come at a better time as policymakers intensify efforts to rein in food inflation.
3 min read28 Apr 2025Govt’s wheat purchase crosses 3 million tonnes, led by Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and UP
According to data, currently, Madhya Pradesh is leading the procurement process.
2 min read13 Apr 2025Centre cuts wheat stock limits until March to curb hoarding, stabilize prices
The Centre has significantly revised the stock limits on wheat for different entities. Traders and wholesalers, previously allowed to stock up to 1,000 tonnes, will now be restricted to 250 tonnes.
2 min read20 Feb 2025Soy, corn end lower on harvest pressure, expec
GLOBAL-GRAINS/ (UPDATE 4):GRAINS-Soy, corn end lower on harvest pressure, expected Brazil rain
1 min read9 Oct 2024Govt restores wheat allocations for PMGKAY beneficiaries, allocates 3.5 mn tonnes for October-March period
The government reduced wheat allocations for the poor in 10 states in 2022
3 min read18 Sep 2024Funds cover more CBOT grain shorts amid US, Brazil dryness -Braun
CBOT-GRAINS/BRAUN (COLUMN, GRAPHIC, PIX):COLUMN-Funds cover more CBOT grain shorts amid US, Brazil dryness -Braun
3 min read16 Sep 2024