- The decision covers atta, maida, semolina (rava/suji), wholemeal atta and resultant atta under HS Code 1101.
- Earlier, exports were restricted and allowed only within specified quotas. In January and February 2026, the government had permitted limited quantities while keeping the overall policy prohibited.
- The move reflects an improvement in domestic wheat availability and stocks, allowing the government to support farmers and exporters without significantly affecting food security. Earlier in 2026, the government had cited comfortable wheat availability while permitting additional exports.
- In a separate decision, the government also changed the export policy for certain categories of wheat and durum wheat from prohibited to free.
Question:
Q1. Which authority changed the export policy of wheat flour and related products from Prohibited to Free in August 2026?a) Food Corporation of India
b) Ministry of Agriculture
c) Directorate General of Foreign Trade
d) APEDA
Answer: c) The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) amended the export policy on 24 August 2026, allowing free export of wheat flour and related products such as atta, maida and semolina.
