India Wheat Procurement Falls 40% YoY

India's wheat procurement fell 40% YoY to 51.34 lakh tonnes as of April 16, 2026, driven by delayed buying in Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya Pradesh bought only 3.43 lakh tonnes versus 40.08 lakh tonnes last year, despite offering a ₹2,585 per quintal MSP bonus.
Punjab (5.94 lakh tonnes) and Haryana (37.74 lakh tonnes) procurement rose YoY, helped by central relaxation of wheat quality norms.
Lower arrivals in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan and unseasonal rains keep wheat prices firm, while relaxed norms aim to stabilize supply.