Tamil Nadu just set new stock limits on rice and pulses to fight price hikes and stop hoarding.
The paddy and rice restrictions will continue until January 31, 2027, while the tur dal and urad dal restrictions will remain in force for three months.
Opposition leaders have alleged that the price of rice per kilogram has increased from ₹67 to ₹100.
Stock limits and declaration deadline
Wholesalers can now keep up to 2,000 metric tons of rice or paddy, while retailers are capped at 8 metric tons per location.
For tur dal and urad dal, wholesalers get a 200-metric-ton limit and retailers just 5 metric tons.
All covered entities, including wholesalers, retailers, millers, processors, and importers, must declare stock positions and keep them updated on the Department of Consumer Affairs portal; any stocks above the limits must be brought within the ceilings by November 16, 2026.
The aim? To keep prices fair and make sure everyone gets their share.