Announcement
13 Feb 2026
In February 2026, the Government of India approved export quotas for 2.5 million tonnes of wheat, 0.5 million tonnes of wheat products, and 0.5 million tonnes of sugar.
Source
Number of interventions
1
0 certainly harmful
0 likely harmful
1 liberalising
Implementation date
13 Feb 2026
Revocation date:
No revocation date
Recent update from 13 May 2026:
On 13 May 2026, the Indian government imposed an export ban on sugar until 30 September 2026 (see related state act).
Announced: 13 May 2026
India: Temporary export ban on certain sugar products
Announced: 20 Apr 2026
India: Government approves additional export of 2.5 million metric tonnes of wheat
Announced: 16 Jan 2026
India: Export quota for wheat flour and related products
To be terminated: 13 Feb 2026
India: Allocation of 1.5 million tonnes of sugar export quota for the 2025-26 season
Clarification: 13 Feb 2026
India: Export ban on wheat
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