The Government of India has fixed new stock limits for wheat across the country, which will remain in effect until March 31, 2026. This decision has been taken under the Essential Commodities Act by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution to safeguard consumer interests and prevent hoarding and artificial price escalation.
Madhya Pradesh’s Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister, Shri Govind Singh Rajput, informed that the central government has specified maximum stock limits for wheat applicable to all states and Union Territories.
The minister stated that these limits will help prevent unfair storage practices and curb market manipulation.
The new order, all registered entities will be required to declare their wheat stock details on the official portal of the Department of Food and Public Distribution.
If any trader or processor is found holding stock beyond the prescribed limit, they must bring it down to the permissible level within 15 days from the date of notification.
The Madhya Pradesh government has prepared a draft of the “Madhya Pradesh Wheat (Maximum Stock Limit and Stock Declaration Control Order – Amendment, 2025)”, which empowers departmental and district officials to conduct inspections, searches, and seizures as required.
Minister Rajput further clarified that any future changes made by the central government to the duration or quantity of the stock limit will automatically come into effect in the state.
Strict Measures to Protect Consumers:
“The government’s objective is clear to protect consumers’ interests, maintain market transparency, and effectively curb hoarding and artificial price hikes,” said Minister Rajput. He emphasized that this move marks a significant step toward ensuring stable wheat supply and price stability across the country.
