Executive Summary
On 24 August 2026, DGFT issued Notification No. 34/2026-27 (wheat flour, Maida, Semolina/Rava-Suji, Atta — ITC (HS) 11010000) and Notification No. 35/2026-27 (wheat — ITC (HS) 10011900, 10019910), shifting the export policy for these products from "Prohibited" to "Free" with immediate effect.
Background
Wheat exports were classified "Prohibited" in May 2022 amid supply shocks and domestic price concerns, extended to wheat flour and related products in August 2022. Exports were since permitted only on a government-to-government or NCEL-allocation basis.
What Has Changed?
Both wheat (under the specified ITC (HS) codes) and wheat flour/Maida/Semolina/Atta (under ITC (HS) 11010000) move from Prohibited to Free, permitting private commercial exports without special approvals.
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