India's DGFT ends ban on durum and other wheat exports
Business
India just ended its ban on wheat exports, so certain types of wheat can now be shipped overseas again.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) made it official on Monday, August 24, 2026, switching export rules for durum and other wheat from "Prohibited" to "Free."
In simple terms: certain Indian wheat products are open for global business.
DGFT change follows trade policy guidelines
With this update, there are no restrictions on exporting these specific kinds of wheat.
The change follows the latest trade policy guidelines and marks a big shift in how India handles its wheat trade.