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Wheat product export ban likely to be eased after strong harvest outlook
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Monday, 17 November, 2025, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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In a significant policy shift aimed at boosting agricultural trade, the Centre is likely to consider easing restrictions on exports of wheat-based products following an improved harvest outlook for the current Rabi season, government officials indicated.
India, which had imposed a ban on wheat exports in May 2022 after extreme heatwaves slashed output, later extended curbs to wheat flour, semolina, and related products to stabilise domestic supplies and control inflation. However, with recent field assessments suggesting a healthier crop and favourable weather conditions, the government is now reassessing its export policy.
Senior officials from the Ministry of Food and Public Distribution said preliminary crop surveys point to a notable rise in wheat acreage, along with better yield prospects due to timely sowing and adequate soil moisture. “If the production trends hold steady, India will be in a comfortable position regarding domestic availability. This opens a window for calibrated easing of export restrictions on wheat products,” a senior official said.
The Food Corporation of India is also expected to procure higher volumes this season, strengthening buffer stocks that had dropped to multi-year lows over the last two years. Improved reserves are seen as a key factor in the government’s confidence to revisit the ban.
Industry bodies have welcomed the development, stating that exporters and processors have suffered due to prolonged restrictions. Milling units that rely on overseas demand for flour and value-added wheat products believe that a partial rollback could revive business, especially in markets across West Asia and Africa where Indian wheat products enjoy strong demand.
A final decision will be taken after the Agriculture Ministry submits its detailed production estimates by December. If approved, the easing of export curbs is expected to be gradual to avoid any sudden impact on domestic prices, officials added.
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