Government allows additional 25 lakh tonnes of wheat exports; total permitted rises to 50 LMT wheat and 10 LMT products
The Centre approved on 20 April 2026 the export of an additional 25 lakh metric tonnes of wheat, taking total permitted exports to 50 LMT of wheat and 10 LMT of wheat products.
Summary
The Government of India approved the export of an additional 25 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat, the Department of Food and Public Distribution said on 20 April 2026, citing comfortable production and stock levels. Wheat acreage in the Rabi 2026 season rose to about 334.17 lakh hectares from 328.04 lakh hectares last year, and the Second Advance Estimates of 10 March 2026 put 2025â26 wheat production at 1,202 LMT. The department had earlier allowed 5 LMT of wheat products in January 2026 and another 5 LMT of products plus 25 LMT of wheat in February. With the latest approval, a total of 50 LMT of wheat and 10 LMT of wheat products may now be exported. The government said the move would prevent distress sales during peak arrivals while keeping food security safeguarded.
Key facts
- Additional exports
- 25 LMT wheat (approved 20 April 2026)
- Total permitted
- 50 LMT wheat + 10 LMT wheat products
- Production 2025â26
- 1,202 LMT (Second Advance Estimates, 10 March 2026)
- Rabi 2026 acreage
- ~334.17 lakh ha (vs 328.04 lakh ha)
- Department
- Food and Public Distribution
Practice MCQs 2 questions
After the approval of 20 April 2026, what is the total quantity of wheat (excluding wheat products) permitted for export?
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Correct answer: D â 50 LMT
With the latest additional 25 LMT, a total of 50 LMT of wheat and 10 LMT of wheat products have been permitted.
According to the Second Advance Estimates of March 2026, India's wheat production for 2025â26 is estimated at:
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Correct answer: A â 1,202 LMT
The Second Advance Estimates released on 10 March 2026 put wheat production for 2025â26 at 1,202 LMT.