In order to manage the overall food security and to prevent hoarding and unscrupulous speculation, the Government of India imposed stock limits on wheat applicable to Traders/Wholesalers, Retailers, Big Chain Retailers and Processors in all States and Union Territories. The Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs (Amendment) Order, 2025 was issued on 27 May 2025 and was applicable for all States and Union Territories. As part of continuous efforts to moderate prices of wheat before the upcoming festive season, Central Government has decided to revise the Wheat Stock limit applicable until 31st March 2026. For Trader/ Wholesaler, existing limit is 3000 MT and revised limit is 2000 MT. For Retailers, it has been revised from 10 MT for each Retail outlet to 8 MT for each Retail outlet. For Big Chain Retailer, the limit is revised from upto 10 MT for each retail outlet subject to a particular maximum quantity to upto 8 MT for each retail outlet subject to a particular maximum quantity. For Processors, the limit has been revised from 70% of Monthly Installed Capacity (MIC) multiplied by remaining months of FY 2025-26 to 60% of Monthly Installed Capacity (MIC) multiplied by remaining months of FY 2025-26.

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