India’s wheat procurement fell 9% YoY to 23.25 million tonnes by 30 April 2026, driven by Madhya Pradesh decline.
Madhya Pradesh procurement plunged 59% to 2.75 mt, offsetting strong buying in Haryana (7.66 mt, +17%) and Punjab (+7%).
Unseasonal rains and hailstorms caused quality issues, leading to relaxed specifications and separate storage for URS‑category grain.
Government raised procurement targets in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar to maintain buffer stocks, though arrivals remain moderate.