India is likely to permit the export of 5 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of organic aata, government sources told Business Today. This would mark the first major relaxation in wheat-based product exports after more than three years of restrictions.

The proposal comes at a time when the country is witnessing strong wheat procurement, record-low inflation of 0.3 percent, and comfortable buffer stocks, creating room for calibrated easing of controls. Advertisement

During the 2024 to 25 rabi marketing season, wheat procurement touched 29.92 million metric tonnes (MMT) till June 30, which is the highest level in three years and close to the government target of 31 MMT.

Officials said the food ministry has been evaluating lifting curbs on exports of wheat and products like aata, maida and sooji, b

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