With comfortable wheat stock in the domestic market and prices declining in the wholesale market, the government has withdrawn the stockholding limit on wheat. In May 2025, the Centre had imposed limits on wheat stocks that wholesalers, retailers and processors can keep with them. The move was aimed at preventing hoarding and controlling prices.

According to the wheat stock declaration by private entities on the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) portal for the year 2025-26, the food ministry said that the wheat stock availability with private entities is significantly higher compared to the corresponding period last year. The total stock reported stands at about 81 lakh tonnes, which is about 30 lakh tonnes higher year-on-year, indicating a comfortable supply position in the country. Meanwhile, wheat acreage has also increased to about 334.17 lakh hectares compared to 328.04 lakh hectares last year. 

The ministry said that this reflects continued farmer preference for wheat cultivation due to assured MSP and procurement prospects and signals the likelihood of another robust harvest. The government said that sufficient wheat is available to meet requirement of public distribution system (PDS), other welfare schemes and possible market interventions.