Notification No. 13/2026-27, Dated 27-04-2026
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a notification amending the export policy for Wheat under Chapter 10 of Schedule 2 of the ITC (HS) Export Policy.
1. Status of Export Policy
- Export of wheat under:
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- HS Code 10011900
- HS Code 10019910
- Continues to remain ‘Prohibited’
2. Limited Relaxation for Export
- The notification permits export of an additional 25 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of wheat
- Subject to modalities to be specified separately through a DGFT Public Notice
3. Continuation of Existing Conditions
- The existing policy condition under Notification No. 06/2015-2020 dated 13-05-2022
- Will continue to apply without change
4. Government-to-Government Exports
- Export of wheat may also be allowed:
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- Based on specific permission by the Government of India
- To meet food security needs of other countries
- Upon requests from foreign governments
- Such exports are over and above the permitted 25 LMT limit
5. Objective of the Amendment
The policy seeks to:
- Maintain domestic food security
- Allow controlled exports under government oversight
- Support global food requirements through diplomatic channels
6. Conclusion
The amendment retains the prohibited status of wheat exports while allowing limited and regulated relaxation, balancing domestic supply concerns with international commitments.
