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India Approves 25 LMT Wheat, 5 LMT Sugar Exports to Boost Farmer Income

The Indian government has approved the export of 25 lakh metric tonnes of wheat and an additional 5 LMT of wheat products to stabilize domestic markets and ensure remunerative returns for farmers. This decision is backed by a comfortable supply position, with wheat stocks significantly higher than last year and a projected robust central pool. Additionally, the Centre has permitted an extra 5 LMT of sugar exports for the current season to help manage surplus availability. These measures aim to improve market liquidity, facilitate efficient stock rotation, and strengthen farmer incomes without compromising domestic food security.

Key Points: India Approves Wheat, Sugar Exports to Stabilize Markets

  • Stabilize domestic wheat prices
  • Improve market liquidity for farmers
  • Manage surplus sugar availability
  • Ensure national food security
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Centre okays 25 lakh metric tonnes wheat exports, 5 LMT of sugar exports

Centre permits export of 25 LMT wheat and 5 LMT sugar to stabilize domestic prices, ensure farmer returns, and manage surplus stocks.

"This substantial year-on-year increase indicates a comfortable supply position in the country. - Consumer Affairs Ministry"

New Delhi, Feb 13

In a farmer-centric step to stabilise domestic markets and ensure remunerative returns to producers, the Centre on Friday approved the export of 25 lakh metric tonnes of wheat, along with an additional 5 LMT of wheat products.

According to a Consumer Affairs Ministry statement, wheat stock availability with private entities during 2025-26 stands at approximately 75 LMT, which is nearly 32 LMT higher compared to the corresponding period last year.

"This substantial year-on-year increase indicates a comfortable supply position in the country. Furthermore, as on April 1, 2026, total wheat availability in the central pool with FCI is projected at around 182 LMT, thus ensuring that export permissions will not impact domestic food security requirements," it said.

Moreover, wheat acreage in Rabi 2026 has also increased to about 334.17 lakh hectares compared to 328.04 lakh hectares last year.

This reflects strong farmer confidence in wheat cultivation supported by assured MSP and procurement mechanisms, and signals the likelihood of another robust harvest, the official statement further added.

The decision to permit export of 25 LMT of wheat and 5 LMT wheat products will help stabilise domestic prices, improve market liquidity, ensure efficient stock rotation, and further strengthen farmers' income while ensuring national food security.

Meanwhile, to facilitate sugar exports, the government decided to allow export of an additional 5 LMT of sugar to willing sugar mills during the current Sugar Season 2025-26.

Earlier, the government had permitted the export of 15 LMT of sugar during the current Sugar Season 2025-26. This decision is expected to facilitate higher sugar exports and help in managing surplus sugar availability in the country.

As per data, only about 1.97 LMT of sugar has been exported up to January 31, 2026.

In addition, approximately 2.72 LMT of sugar has been contracted for export by sugar mills to date.

The ministry said that the additional export quantity of 5 LMT shall be made available to willing sugar mills, subject to the condition that at least 70 per cent of their allocated quantity is exported by June 30, 2026.

- IANS

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Priya S
I hope this directly translates to better prices for the farmers in Punjab and Haryana. MSP is one thing, but actual market realisation is what matters. The increased acreage is a positive sign of farmer confidence.
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Rohit P
With all due respect, I'm a bit concerned. We've seen how sudden policy changes can affect local prices. I hope the FCI buffer of 182 LMT is truly enough and this doesn't lead to any shortage or price hike for atta and bread in the local market next year.
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Sarah B
Interesting data. The sugar export part seems more cautious, with only about 4 LMT actually moved or contracted so far against a 15 LMT permission. The 70% condition by June seems like a push to actually get the surplus out. Smart move to manage stocks.
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Vikram M
This is how you build Atmanirbhar Bharat! Produce surplus, export, earn forex, and keep our farmers happy. The projections look solid. Hope the sugar mills in UP and Maharashtra can meet the export targets and benefit from this.
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Michael C
The key will be execution and monitoring. The statement says it will "stabilise domestic prices" – let's hope that means preventing a crash that hurts farmers, not causing inflation for consumers. A delicate balance.

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