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Oct 23, 2026POLICYIndia

Punjab CM directs to ensure wheat cultivation on all Govt - owned land

The Punjab chief minister has directed that wheat be cultivated on all government-owned land. The order is aimed at expanding wheat planting in the state.

WHY IT MATTERS

Expanded planting on public land could modestly raise Indian wheat output, a small bearish pressure on domestic wheat prices.

AFFECTSWHEAT▼

SOURCE
radio.gov.pkOct 23, 2026

Price reaction & history

WHEAT▼bearishSO FAR1d 0.0%5d -0.6%20d —

After 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.

Apr 30, 2017No immediate plans to hike import duty on wheat to 25 pc: Govt | No immediate plans to hike import duty on wheat to 25 pc: Govt+2.3%
Jan 30, 2026Govt likely to consider allowing export of wheat | India News - The Times of India-0.3%
Jul 10, 2024Govt allows FCI to sell wheat from stocks to flour millers, biscuit makers | Agriculture - Business Standard-4.1%
Mar 22, 2017Govt considering imposing import duty on wheat: Agri Secy | Govt considering imposing import duty on wheat: Agri Secy+2.2%
Nov 8, 2017India imposing 50 percent duty on peas and 20 percent duty on wheat - RealAgriculture+1.2%

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