The Indian government has lifted limits on the amount of wheat stocks that traders, wholesalers, and retailers can hold, according to an official statement. The decision comes amid comfortable domestic supplies and easing wheat prices in the local market.
India, the world’s second-largest wheat producer, introduced the stock limits in May 2025 to curb hoarding and stabilize prices during a period of food inflation.
Government data show that wheat inventories are now higher than last year, indicating sufficient availability on the domestic market. This has allowed authorities to ease regulatory restrictions and return to more market-driven grain trade conditions.
However, traders, wholesalers, and retailers will still be required to declare their wheat stock positions on a weekly basis to help authorities monitor the market and prevent speculative activity.
Last month, New Delhi also allowed the export of around 500,000 metric tons of wheat flour and related products, partially easing wheat trade restrictions that had been in place since 2022. The move signals improving stability in the country’s grain supply situation.
