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MP might lower mandi tax to facilitate wheat exports from the state

Exporters want de-clogging of ports to further push shipment

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4 min read Last Updated : Mar 25 2022 | 12:14 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh government might consider slashing the mandi tax on wheat bought for exports from the state to further push up purchases, as both Centre and states look to capitalize on the favourable global market conditions for Indian wheat.

Sources said a proposal towards this effect was made at a high level meeting that the Union Food and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had with leading grain and cereals exporters from the country and top government officials today.

Chairman of all major ports from across the country along with Chairman of Railway Board

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