Overview
- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said Wednesday that wheat with up to 70% loss of lustre will be bought at the minimum support price.
- The Centre approved Delhi’s request for special quality relaxations for the 2026–27 marketing season across all districts.
- The cap for shrivelled and broken grains rises to 15%, while broken and slightly broken together must not exceed 6%.
- Grain taken under these relaxations will be stored apart with separate accounts, used early, and kept for use within Delhi, with the city government covering any added costs and storage risk.
- Food Corporation of India buying has restarted at Narela and Najafgarh mandis after four years, CNBCTV18 reported, giving farmers nearby sale points.