Centre Imposes Wheat Stock Limits Till March 2026
New Delhi : To safeguard food security and curb hoarding, the Central Government has imposed stock limits on wheat for Traders/Wholesalers, Retailers, Big Chain Retailers, and Processors across all States and Union Territories. The order, issued on 27 May 2025 under the amended Essential Commodities Act, is valid until 31 March 2026.
As per the order:
Traders/Wholesalers can hold up to 3000 MT
Retailers: 10 MT per outlet
Big Chain Retailers: 10 MT per outlet, capped by the number of outlets
Processors: 70% of Monthly Installed Capacity × remaining months of FY 2025–26
All entities must update their stock position weekly on the wheat stock portal (https://evegoils.nic.in/wsp/login, later to be shifted to https://foodstock.dfpd.gov.in). Any violations will attract punitive action under Sections 6 & 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
Entities exceeding the prescribed limits must comply within 15 days. The government has already procured 298.17 LMT of wheat through FCI and State Agencies, ensuring sufficient supply for PDS and other schemes. Regular monitoring will be undertaken to prevent artificial scarcity and stabilize prices.
