Overview
- The government withdrew the May 27, 2025 order that capped wheat holdings by wholesalers, retailers and processors across all states and Union Territories.
- Weekly stock disclosures on the foodstock.dfpd.gov.in portal remain mandatory for all stocking entities every Friday under continued monitoring.
- Private entities reported about 81 lakh tonnes of wheat for 2025–26, roughly 30 lakh tonnes more than a year earlier, indicating improved availability.
- Wholesale prices have eased from Rs 2,970.10 per quintal last year to around Rs 2,852.30 per quintal, reflecting a softer market.
- Wheat acreage rose to about 334.17 lakh hectares from 328.04 lakh hectares, and officials say PDS and welfare scheme requirements are well covered with scope for market intervention if needed.