Archive · 24 Sep 2025
India May Ease Wheat Product Export Ban, Minister Says
India might allow more wheat products to be sold outside the country.
The Food Minister, Pralhad Joshi, said they're thinking about it, but making sure everyone in India has enough food is still the most important thing.
India had stopped exporting wheat products in 2022 to keep food prices stable.
The plan is to look at how much wheat they will grow next year.
The wheat producers want the government to store a lot of wheat to keep prices stable.
Also, heavy rains in some areas might delay when farmers can plant wheat this year.
The Indian government is considering easing the ban on exports of wheat products like flour and semolina.
Food Minister Pralhad Joshi stated food security remains the top priority.
The Agriculture Ministry estimates record wheat production of 117.5 MT for 2024-25.
Flour millers are urging the government to increase its wheat buffer stock.
Wheat sowing in some areas may be delayed due to recent floods.
- Who
- Indian Food Minister Pralhad Joshi and Roller Flour Millers' Federation of India (RFMF)
- What
- The government is considering easing the ban on wheat product exports.
- When
- Wednesday, at the 85th annual general meeting of the RFMF.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To address industry demands and potential increased wheat production.
Government's Stance
Millers' View
Buffer Stock Levels
Government's Stance
Government aims to balance consumer interest and food security when deciding on buffer stock levels.
Millers' View
Millers want the government to maintain a larger wheat buffer stock at the start of the season to curb price volatility.
- Minister
- Pralhad Joshi, Food Minister
- Wheat Production Estimate (2024-25)
- 117.5 MT
- Production Increase (Year-over-Year)
- 3.7%
- India's Annual Wheat Requirement
- 18.4 million tons
- RFMF President
- Navneet Chitlangia