Export ban on wheat to continue in the current year

"We will not allow exports of wheat," said Subodh K Singh, additional secretary, department of food, adding that the country is not a primary wheat exporter and has exported wheat only when there's been a surplus. The Centre's procurement of wheat, crucial for keeping its wholesale rates under control, is much below the target of 34 million tonnes despite prices continuing to increase.

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