February 13, 2026 4:00 PM
Centre approves wheat exports, allows additional sugar shipments
The Centre has approved the export of 25 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat and an additional 5 LMT of wheat products after reviewing domestic availability and prices, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said in a statement on Friday. Citing higher stock availability, softening prices, expected higher production and the need to prevent distress sales during peak arrivals, the ministry said permitting wheat and wheat product exports would help stabilise domestic price...