Another 25 LT of Wheat
Export Quota Released as Bumper Harvest Crowds FCI Godown
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Decision:
o Govt of India approves export of 25
Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of wheat.
o Aim: Ensure remunerative returns
for farmers and maintain domestic market stability.
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Production Outlook:
o Rabi 2026 wheat acreage: ~334.17 lakh hectares (up from
328.04 lakh hectares last year).
o Second Advance Estimates (10 March
2026): Wheat production
projected at 1202 LMT.
o Strong farmer confidence due to MSP
assurance and robust procurement.
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Export Approvals Timeline:
o Jan 2026: 5 LMT wheat products approved.
o Feb 2026: Additional 5 LMT wheat products + 25
LMT wheat approved.
o Apr 2026: Latest approval adds 25 LMT wheat.
o Cumulative approvals: 50 LMT wheat + 10 LMT
wheat products.
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Expected Impact:
o Enhances market liquidity and efficient
stock management.
o Prevents distress sales during
peak arrival season.
o Helps stabilise domestic prices
while safeguarding food security.
o Strengthens farmers’ incomes
and supports sustainable agricultural growth.
[ABS News Service/21.04.2026]
The Government of India has approved
the export of an additional 25 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of wheat, reinforcing
its commitment to ensuring remunerative returns for farmers while maintaining
stability in domestic markets. The decision follows a comprehensive review of
current production, stock availability, and price trends.
Wheat acreage during the Rabi 2026
season has increased to approximately 334.17 lakh hectares, compared to 328.04
lakh hectares last year. This rise reflects strong farmer confidence in wheat
cultivation, supported by assured Minimum Support Price (MSP) and robust
procurement mechanisms, and indicates the likelihood of another strong harvest.
As per the Second Advance Estimates
released by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on 10 March 2026,
wheat production for 2025–26 is estimated at 1202 LMT. In view of the
comfortable production outlook and higher stock availability, permitting
additional exports was considered appropriate.
Prior to this DFPD, had approved the
export of 5 LMT of wheat products in January 2026. This was followed by further
approval of additional 5 LMT wheat products and 25 LMT wheat in the month of
February 2026. With the latest round of approvals, a total of 50 LMT of
Wheat and 10 LMT of Wheat products have now been permitted to exports.
The latest decision to allow
export of an additional 25 LMT of wheat is expected to enhance market
liquidity, facilitate efficient stock management, and prevent distress sales
during the peak arrival season. It will also help stabilise domestic prices and
strengthen farmers’ incomes, while ensuring that the country’s food security
remains fully safeguarded.
The Government remains committed to
adopting calibrated and timely measures to balance the interests of farmers and
consumers, while promoting sustainable growth in the agriculture sector.