Centre revises Wheat Stock limit from 3000 MT to2000 MT for Traders/Wholesalers and Big Chain Retailers
In order to manage the overall food security and to prevent hoarding and unscrupulous speculation, the
Government of India imposed stock limits on the Wheat applicable to Traders/Wholesaler, Retailers, Big
Chain Retailers and Processors for all States and Union Territories. The Removal of Licensing Requirements,
Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs (Amendment) Order, 2023 was issued on
12 June 2023 and applicable until 31st March 2024 for all States and Union Territories.
To soften the prices of Wheat which are showing an increasing trend, Central Government has
decided to revise the Wheat Stock limit from 3000 MT to 2000 MT with respect to
Traders/Wholesalers and Big Chain Retailers as under:
i. Traders/Wholesaler- 2000 MT;
ii. Big Chain Retailer- 10 MT for each outlet and 2000 MT at all their depots
For other categories, there is no change in stock limits. All wheat stocking entities are required to
register on the wheat stock limit portal (https://evegoils.nic.in/wsp/login) and update the stock
position on every Friday. Any entity which is found to have not registered on the portal or violates
the stock limits will be subject to suitable punitive action under Section 6 & 7 of Essential
Commodities Act,1955.
In case the stocks held by above entities are higher than the above prescribed limit, they shall have
to bring the same to the prescribed stock limits within 30 days of issue of the notification. Officials of
Central and State Governments will be closely monitoring enforcement of these stock limits to
ensure that no artificial scarcity of wheat is created in the country.
The Department of Food and Public Distribution is maintaining a close watch over the stock position
of Wheat to control prices and ensure easy availability in the country.
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