New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- The Centre has approved the export of 25 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of wheat along with an additional 5 LMT of wheat products, taking a decisive and farmer-centric step to stabilise domestic markets and ensure remunerative returns to producers.

It has also approved export of 5 LMT of sugar to willing sugar mills during the current Sugar Season 2025-26

This calibrated decision has been taken after a comprehensive assessment of the current availability and price scenario, reaffirming the Government's commitment to protecting farmers' interests, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said in a statement.

Wheat acreage in Rabi 2026 has also increased to about 334.17 lakh hectares compared to 328.04...