India prohibits wheat exports with immediate effect

Published On: May 14, 2022 10:07 AM NPT By: Reuters


India prohibits wheat exports with immediate effect

MUMBAI, May 14 (Reuters) - India has prohibited wheat exports with immediate effect, the government said in a notification late on Friday, as the world's second-biggest wheat producer tries to calm local prices.

Shipments of wheat are allowed for letters of credit that have already been issued, the government said.

Global buyers were banking on India for wheat supplies after exports from the Black Sea region plunged since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February. read more

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