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Retail wheat prices in Bangalore reportedly rose to 52–55 rupees per kilogram from 40–42 rupees a month earlier, while wholesale prices increased to 5,200–5,500 rupees per quintal. Traders attributed the surge to lower yields following inadequate rainfall and tighter market supplies.
Higher procurement and transport costs are also increasing flour millers’ costs, putting pressure on margins and raising the prospect of more expensive wheat products.
Rain-related yield losses are tightening local wheat availability, lifting prices for feed and food users and increasing costs for millers. The article points to India’s domestic market rather than a quantified change in national supply.
bangaloremirror.indiatimes.comNov 8, 2026After 1,072 past bullish weather events, Wheat (SRW) moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (55% higher; middle half -1.4% to +2.3%), and +0.3% 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.
