Early Season Wheat Procurement Shows Sharp 69 pc Decline: FCI Data

Apr 15 (BNP): Government wheat procurement has declined sharply in the ongoing 2026–27 rabi marketing season, reaching 15.30 lakh tonnes so far, according to data from the Food Corporation of India (FCI).

This marks a drop of over 69% compared to the same period last year.

Wheat procurement in India typically takes place between April and March, with the bulk of purchases carried out in the initial months of the season by the FCI and state agencies.

FCI data shows that total wheat arrivals so far stand at 34.74 lakh tonnes, while procurement operations began on April 1.

The significant year-on-year decline reflects slower procurement activity in the early phase of the current season.