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India announced on February 13 that it would allow exports of 2.5 million tonnes of wheat and 0.5 million tonnes of wheat products, the first relaxation since the May 2022 ban. Officials said the decision reflects lower domestic prices and better supply.
A formal DGFT notification was due the following Monday.
Ending the four-year export ban opens a new source of wheat supply, which may pressure world wheat prices, though the volume is limited. Traders will assess how much of the quota is actually shipped.
indianexpress.comExpress News ServiceFeb 13, 2026After 122 past bearish policy events, WHEAT moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -1.9% to +1.2%), and +0.4% over 20.
After 15 past bearish policy events, KWHEAT moved a median -1.6% over 5 sessions (40% higher; middle half -3.7% to +3.1%), and +3.1% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
