Centre withdraws wheat stock limit order as private stocks and acreage rise
The Department of Food and Public Distribution withdrew the wheat stock limit order of 27 May 2025 on 5 February 2026, citing improved availability, though stockists must still declare stocks every Friday.
Summary
The Department of Food and Public Distribution announced on 5 February 2026 that the Centre has withdrawn the wheat stock limit order dated 27 May 2025. All wheat-stocking entities must still declare their stock every Friday on the food stock portal. Private entities reported about 81 lakh metric tonnes, roughly 30 LMT more than a year earlier. Wholesale prices fell from ₹2,970.10 to about ₹2,852.30 per quintal, and wheat acreage rose to about 334.17 lakh hectares from 328.04 lakh hectares.
Key facts
- Withdrawn
- 5 February 2026 — order of 27 May 2025
- Still required
- Weekly (Friday) stock declaration on foodstock.dfpd.gov.in
- Private stock
- ~81 LMT, ~30 LMT higher year-on-year
- Wholesale price
- ₹2,970.10 → ~₹2,852.30 per quintal
- Acreage
- ~334.17 lakh ha vs 328.04 lakh ha
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Consider the following about the withdrawal of the wheat stock limit order on 5 February 2026: 1. The withdrawn order was dated 27 May 2025. 2. After withdrawal, wheat stockists no longer need to declare their stock on the food stock portal. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. All wheat-stocking entities must still declare their stock every Friday on foodstock.dfpd.gov.in.