Wheat Export
Mint Explainer | Is India's wheat export push a good idea?
India has reopened wheat exports amid a record surplus to ease excess supply and support farm prices. By offloading stocks, it aims to boost farmer incomes without stoking inflation, as ample buffer reserves and policy flexibility help keep domestic supply stable.
3 min read23 Apr 2026Govt doubles down on wheat exports, clears extra 2.5 million tonnes
The decision is expected to enhance market liquidity, facilitate efficient stock management, and prevent distress sales during the peak arrival season, the government said on Monday.
2 min read20 Apr 2026As war hits trade, Bihar, UP wheat farmers take to border routes
The West Asia war is impacting India's wheat exports, prompting a shift to land-border markets such as Nepal and Bangladesh. This shift could benefit farmers in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar by improving prices as logistical costs decrease.
4 min read19 Mar 2026A bitter harvest for wheat as war pops export dreams
High global prices, good harvest - For India's wheat sector, the stage was set for an ambitious return to world markets. However, the West Asia war was a bold from the blue, disrupting logistics and upsetting export plans.
3 min read8 Mar 2026Centre tightens wheat stock limits to prevent hoarding ahead of festivals
In a bid to curb hoarding and keep prices stable, the government has revised wheat stock limits for traders and retailers. Traders can now stock a maximum of 2,000 tonnes, and retailers can hold up to 8 tonnes per outlet, with enforcement to prevent any artificial scarcity.
2 min read26 Aug 2025Food inflation in mind, Centre holds off wheat export ban rollbac k 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 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 2025Wait for it…
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