India’s wheat procurement for 2026-27 hits 30.15 million tons
India’s 2026-27 wheat procurement reached 30.15 million tonnes, up 3% year-on-year, nearing the 34.5 million-tonne target. Relaxed quality norms aided rain-hit farmers. Haryana procurement surged 20% to 8.46 million tonnes, Punjab collected 12.16 million tonnes, while Bihar recorded a sharp 76% increase.
India’s wheat procurement for the 2026-27 season just hit 30.15 million tons, bringing the country closer to its goal of 34.5 million tons.
This is a solid comeback after a slow start and marks about 3% growth compared with last year.
Relaxed norms boost state wheat procurement
Relaxed quality norms made it easier for farmers to sell wheat affected by unseasonal rains and hailstorms.
Punjab saw a small bump, collecting 12.16 million tons, while Haryana went above and beyond with a 20% jump to 8.46 million tons, well past its target.
Madhya Pradesh narrowed its shortfall this month; Uttar Pradesh improved slightly, and Bihar pulled off an impressive 76% increase in procurement this season.
Daily arrivals are still low in most states, but Madhya Pradesh has narrowed its shortfall this month.
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