Govt could sell wheat in open market to control price: Sanjeev Chopra

India's government could sell more wheat in open market to control price of the grain, the country's food secretary said on Monday

wheat production, grain export
"There's no shortage of wheat in the country and all options are open before the government to control prices," food secretary said
Reuters NEW DELHI
1 min read Last Updated : Sep 25 2023 | 2:49 PM IST

India's government could sell more wheat in open market to control price of the grain, the country's food secretary said on Monday.

"There's no shortage of wheat in the country and all options are open before the government to control prices," Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on the sidelines of a wheat millers' meeting.

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First Published: Sep 25 2023 | 2:49 PM IST

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