Amid comfortable domestic availability, the government has allowed the export of 25 lakh tonnes of wheat, along with an additional 5 lakh tonnes of wheat products and sugar each, to stabilise domestic markets and ensure remunerative returns to farmers. The Food Ministry stated that the decision was taken after a comprehensive assessment of the current availability and price scenario, reaffirming the government's commitment to protecting farmers' interests.

It added that in private entities during 2025-26 wheat stock availability stands at approximately 75 lakh tonnes, which is nearly 32 lakh tonnes higher compared to the corresponding period last year, witnessing comfortable supply position in the country.  As of April 1, 2026, the total wheat availability in the central pool with Food Corporation of India (FCI) is projected at around 182 lakh tonnes, ensuring that export permissions will not impact domestic food security requirements. 

Further, the government has also approved an additional 5 lakh tonnes of sugar exports for the current Sugar Season 2025-26. Earlier, the government had permitted the export of 15 lakh tonnes of sugar during the current sugar season vide order dated November 14, 2025.

As per data shared by sugar mills, only about 1.97 lakh tonnes of sugar have been exported up to January 31, 2026. In addition, approximately 2.72 lakh tonnes of sugar have been contracted for export by sugar mills as of date. The additional export quantity of 5 lakh tonnes will be made available to willing sugar mills, subject to the condition that at least 70 per cent of their allocated quantity is exported by June 30, 2026.