# Consistent agri export policy required to achieve $100 bn target, says Siraj Hussain - The HinduBusinessLine

> Former Indian agriculture secretary Siraj Hussain says consistent agri export policy is needed to reach a $100 billion export target. He notes that exports are currently restricted and only the state trader NCEL is permitted to export. He adds that erratic monsoons in 2022 and 2023 cut output of wheat, rice, pulses and sugarcane.

- Date: 2024-01-25 · published 2024-01-25T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region India · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/32105-consistent-agri-export-policy-required-to-achieve-100-bn-target-says-siraj
- Commodities: [Rough Rice](https://feedsoft.ai/c/RICE.md), [Wheat (SRW)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WHEAT.md)

## Why it matters

Single-channel exports through NCEL and the lack of a clear policy add uncertainty to Indian rice and wheat export flows. Lower Indian production also limits supply to world markets.

## Read by commodity

- RICE: bullish ▲
- WHEAT: bullish ▲

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| RICE | 2023-12-21 | [India's agri exports may stay flat in FY24 due to ban on wheat, rice, sugar \| Economy & Policy News - Business Standard](https://feedsoft.ai/events/32644-india-s-agri-exports-may-stay-flat-in-fy24-due-to-ban-on-wheat-rice-sugar.md) | -1.2% | +1.2% |
| WHEAT | 2025-04-27 | [India to not allow wheat export even if govt procurement exceeds target - The HinduBusinessLine](https://feedsoft.ai/events/25055-india-to-not-allow-wheat-export-even-if-govt-procurement-exceeds-target-the.md) | -0.9% | -4.3% |
| WHEAT | 2025-09-24 | [India says no immediate plan to permit export of wheat, wheat products - The HinduBusinessLine](https://feedsoft.ai/events/22813-india-says-no-immediate-plan-to-permit-export-of-wheat-wheat-products-the.md) | -0.9% | +1.3% |
| WHEAT | 2025-06-12 | [India notifies WTO about its open-ended export curbs on wheat, sugar - The HinduBusinessLine](https://feedsoft.ai/events/24152-india-notifies-wto-about-its-open-ended-export-curbs-on-wheat-sugar-the.md) | +1.3% | -2.3% |

## Sources

- thehindubusinessline.com: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/consistent-agri-export-policy-required-to-achieve-100-bn-target-says-siraj-hussain/article67775399.ece

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