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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

Trade sources said wheat production in 2022-23 (FY23) could be lower than the estimated over 111 million tonnes (mt) due to a sudden and sharp rise in temperatures in some parts of North India.

"There's no shortage of wheat in the country and all options are open before the government to control prices," food secretary said

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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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