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India Lifts 4-Year Curbs on Wheat Flour Exports

The Centre on Monday removed restrictions on the export of wheat flour and related products, including maida, semolina, wholewheat atta and resultant atta, allowing overseas shipments with immediate effect. The decision follows an amendment to the export policy governing wheat flour and its related products. With the latest move, these items have been shifted back to the free export category, bringing an end to restrictions that had been in place since 2022. India imposed restrictions on wheat exports in July 2022 after a sharp increase in domestic wheat and flour prices raised concerns over food security and availability. At the time, the country had also increased wheat shipments to overseas markets amid a surge in global prices following the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The war disrupted wheat supplies from the Black Sea region, one of the world's key grain-trading hubs. Damage to shipping infrastructure and broader logistical challenges affected exports from the region, which accounts for a substantial share of global wheat trade. Amid the disruption, India emerged as an important alternative supplier as international buyers looked for additional sources of wheat. However, rising overseas demand and high global prices also put pressure on domestic supplies and prices, prompting the government to curb exports. Earlier this year, the Centre had partially relaxed the restrictions by allowing wheat exports subject to an annual ceiling of 5 million tonnes. The latest policy amendment, however, removes the quantitative limit for wheat flour and related products. The move is expected to give Indian flour millers and exporters greater flexibility to access international markets and meet overseas demand. It could also help strengthen India's position in the global market for processed wheat products as international buyers increasingly seek to diversify their supply sources. The decision comes as the government continues to balance domestic food security with the country's growing potential to expand agricultural exports. ALSO READ: From Nestle, PepsiCo to Coca-Cola: FSSAI Issues 150 Notices to Major Food Cos Over Misleading Ads

24 Aug 2026 5:28 pm