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India greenlights 25 lakh tonnes more wheat exports raising total to 50 lakh tonnes

Economy
Published on 28 April 2026
India greenlights 25 lakh tonnes more wheat exports raising total to 50 lakh tonnes

A bigger export window could shift global wheat supplies

India has approved an additional 25 lakh tonnes of wheat exports, taking the permitted total to 50 lakh tonnes for international markets. Alongside this, the government expanded exports of wheat products by 10 lakh tonnes. The move signals a cautious ramp-up in shipments that could influence global wheat availability and pricing.

  • India allows an extra 25 lakh tonnes of wheat exports
  • Permitted total wheat exports now reach 50 lakh tonnes
  • Wheat product exports also expanded by 10 lakh tonnes
  • Policy shift may affect global supply and market prices
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