Wheat Procurement

Centre relaxes wheat procurement norms for Punjab for 2026-27 season

As per the new parameters, FCI will now accept wheat with 70 per cent lustre loss and 15 per cent shrivelled grains in Punjab, as against the existing quality standard of 6 per cent shrivelled grains

Ahead of farmers' protest, FCI Punjab backs easing wheat procurement norms

Punjab farmers are planning to stage the rail blockade, precisely demanding the same, which is easing of wheat procurement standards in line with neighbouring Haryana and Rajasthan

Wheat procurement falls 69% over quality concerns in Punjab and Haryana

Punjab farmers to block rail tracks tomorrow to demand norm relaxations; Haryana eases quality norms

Farmers block roads in Haryana over wheat procurement, portal issues

Farmers under the banner of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Tikait) on Saturday staged road blockades at several parts of Haryana, protesting against difficulties in wheat procurement and issues with the online portal system. Raising slogans, the protesters alleged that technical glitches in the online system and problems related to bank accounts were causing distress to farmers by delaying the sale of produce and payments. Police personnel were deployed near the Anaj Mandis to maintain law and order. Union leader Singara Singh said the protest was held as per the announcement made by BKU leader Rakesh Tikait during a recent mahapanchayat in Naraingarh. He claimed that issues related to land ownership and complex rules had worsened the situation for farmers. The farmers alleged that their demands had been ignored by the government for several years and warned of intensifying the agitation if their issues were not addressed. A large number of farmers participated in the protests at ...

Haryana begins mustard procurement, wheat procurement to start April 1

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday directed officials to ensure that farmers coming to mandis to sell their crops during the Rabi procurement season 2026-27 do not face any inconvenience. Saini was presiding over a meeting of officials from the Food and Civil Supplies Department and other agencies related to crop procurement here. He also reviewed the arrangements made for the Rabi procurement season. Procurement of wheat will begin from April 1, 2026, and a target of 72 lakh metric tonnes has been set by the Government of India for this Rabi procurement season, an official statement said. Procurement of mustard has commenced from March 28. This year, the state government plans to procure approximately 13 lakh tonnes of mustard. Out of this, 25 per cent will be procured under the Price Support Scheme through central agencies (NAFED and NCCF), while the remaining 75 per cent will be procured by state agencies (HAFED and Haryana State Warehousing Corporation in a 50:

Punjab stares at shortage of gunny bags ahead of wheat procurement season

Despite expectations of a bumper wheat crop, a shortage of around 50 million gunny bags could disrupt procurement operations and strain mandi infrastructure in Punjab.

Govt hikes arthiyas commission by 10% for Punjab, Haryana wheat procurement

An official statement today announced that the increased rates will apply starting with the forthcoming Rabi marketing season of 2026-27

Centre sets 30.3 million tonnes wheat procurement target for FY27

Government plans to procure 30.3 million tonnes of wheat for the Central Pool in the 2026-27 rabi marketing season beginning April 1

Centre lifts ban on wheat exports after more than three years

500,000 tonnes of sugar exports allowed on top of an existing 1.5 mt window

FY27 Budget may increase food subsidy by 7-8% to nearly ₹2.2 trillion

The Centre may raise FY27 food subsidy by around 7% to around ₹2.17 trillion as grain procurement and welfare distribution costs rise under the PMGKAY free foodgrain scheme

Nudging more states to mandate procurement through GeM, says CEO

In 2024-25, about 10.5 per cent of the total government procurements worth ₹5.42 trillion carried out through the GeM portal were from States

No need for wheat open market sale as supplies comfortable: Food Secretary

Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra dismissed the need for wheat sales under the open market scheme, citing adequate supplies and stable prices. Wheat procurement season has ended, with stocks sufficient

Government wheat procurement reaches 6 mn tonnes so far in 2025-26 season

The government has purchased about 6 million tonne of wheat so far in the 2025-26 marketing season that began on April 1, a food ministry official said on Tuesday. The government has set a procurement target of 31 million tonne for the current season, with approximately 20 million tonne expected to come from major producing states Punjab and Haryana, and the remainder from other states. This target is lower despite the agriculture ministry forecasting record wheat production of 115 million tonne in the 2024-25 crop year (July-June). "Much of the quantity procured so far has come from Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Procurement in Punjab and Haryana would pick up pace in the coming days," the official said. The crop yields are reported to be good and the procurement target will be achieved, the official added. Government wheat procurement in 2024-25 was 26.6 million tonne against a target of 30-32 million tonne. This exceeded the 26.2 million tonne procured in 2023-24, when the .

Wheat procurement starts on a brisk note in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan

The government has estimated 2025-26 wheat production to be a record over 115 million tonnes, higher than this year's 113.29 million tonnes

Rising wheat prices also have a subsidy aspect, thanks to open market sales

According to traders, the price spike this time could last a little longer as the Centre's ability to intervene in the market through open market sales might get squeezed due to dwindling stocks

India holds meeting with Nepal govt; wheat supply of 200,000 MT confirmed

This meeting of the IGC, a bilateral mechanism aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties, carried out a comprehensive review of the whole gamut of bilateral trade and economic relationships

Govt sets wheat procurement target at 30 MT for 2025-26 rabi season

The government has set a conservative wheat procurement target of 30 million tonnes for the 2025-26 rabi marketing season, sources said. The lower procurement target comes despite the Agriculture Ministry aiming for a record wheat production of 115 million tonnes in the 2024-25 crop year (July-June). For the 2025-26 rabi marketing season starting April, the minimum support price for wheat has been fixed at Rs 2,425 per quintal. The procurement target was set following discussions with state food secretaries, the sources added. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies conduct wheat procurement to ensure farmers receive minimum support prices and to meet welfare scheme requirements. In 2024-25, government wheat procurement reached 26.6 million tonnes against a target of 30-32 million tonnes. While this exceeded the 26.2 million tonnes procured in 2023-24, it fell short of that year's 34.15 million tonne target. Wheat procurement in 2022-23 was just 18.8 million tonnes

Flour mills struggle as wheat prices surge to record high: Report

Wheat stocks in state warehouses totalled 20.6 million tons at the start of December, slightly higher than the previous year's 19.2 million tons, but far below five-year average of 29.5 million

Govt further tightens stock limit on wheat to check hoarding, price hike

The government on Wednesday further tightened wheat stock holding norms for wholesalers, small and big chain retailers, and processors to curb hoarding and check price rise. "As part of continuous efforts to moderate prices of wheat, the central government has decided to revise the wheat stock limit applicable until 31st March 2025," the food ministry said in a statement. According to the revised norms, wholesalers are now allowed to maintain wheat stock up to 1,000 tonne instead of 2,000 tonne, retailer can hold 5 tonne for each outlet instead of 10 tonne, while big chain retailer can hold 5 tonne for each outlet instead of 10 tonne earlier. Processors will be allowed to maintain 50 per cent instead of 60 per cent of their monthly installed capacity multiplied by the remaining months till April 2025. The stock limits on wheat were first imposed on June 24 and later revised to tighten the norms on September 9 in order to manage the overall food security and to prevent hoarding and

Indian wheat prices hit record high due to strong demand, supply crunch

The record prices are likely to lift retail inflation that surged to a 14-month high in October, driven by a jump in vegetable prices and dashing hopes of an interest rate cut by the RBI next month