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India's rice stocks in government warehouses rose 15 per cent year-on-year to a record high at the start of June, while wheat inventories climbed to their highest level in five years.

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Who
Indian government, farmers, New Delhi-based dealer, Mumbai-based dealer, UN, FAO
What
India's rice stocks in government warehouses rose 15 per cent year-on-year to a record high at the start of June, while wheat inventories climbed to their highest level in five years.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:11:00 GMT · 2h 53m ago
Where
India ·
Why
Strong procurement from farmers and record production in the 2025-26 crop year contributed to the surge in grain reserves.
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The record grain reserves strengthen India's food security and give the government flexibility to manage domestic supplies and exports, even with potential El Nino-related monsoon weakening in Asia that could affect rainfed crops like rice and maize and increase agricultural drought risk.

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