The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has issued Public Notice No. 05/2026-27 dated 30th April 2026, laying down the modalities for eligibility, application, allocation and monitoring of wheat exports permitted under the Government’s restricted export framework.
The Public Notice has been issued under paragraphs 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, pursuant to Notification No. 13/2026-27 dated 27th April 2026 regarding export of wheat.
As per the notification, exporters possessing an active Import Export Code (IEC) may apply online through the DGFT portal for authorization to export wheat up to a total quantity of 25 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT).
Online Application Window
The DGFT has prescribed that applications for export authorization shall be submitted online only through the DGFT portal under the “License for Restricted Exports” module. Applications submitted through any other mode, including post or e-mail, shall not be considered valid.
The application window shall remain open from 1st May 2026 to 10th May 2026. Export authorizations issued under this mechanism shall remain valid for a period of six months from the date of issuance. The authorizations will be non-transferable and usable only by the original IEC holder.
Allocation Mechanism for Wheat Exports
The Public Notice provides that a Special Exim Facilitation Committee (SEFC) constituted by DGFT shall examine applications and recommend allocations to the competent authority.
Under the prescribed allocation methodology:
- 18 LMT out of the total 25 LMT shall be allocated to exporters having:
- Minimum average annual export turnover of ₹150 crore during the last three years;
- Applied for at least 50,000 Metric Tonnes (MT); and
- Submitted a Chartered Accountant certificate with valid UDIN supporting the turnover claim.
- 5 LMT shall be reserved for applications submitted by State Trading Enterprises and Cooperative Societies functioning under the aegis of the Government of India and dealing in agricultural commodities.
- The remaining 2 LMT shall be allocated to eligible MSME exporters applying for at least 10,000 MT under the notification.
Review and Re-allocation Provisions
The SEFC shall review export performance after three months of issuance of authorizations. Based on utilization levels, unutilized quantities may be re-allocated, particularly in cases where exports are less than 50 percent of the allocated quantity.
The review process will consider documentary evidence submitted by exporters regarding shipment execution and export performance.
Documentation and Compliance Requirements
Applicants are required to submit:
- Copies of confirmed export orders/contracts;
- Past export performance details for the preceding five financial years;
- Chartered Accountant certificate with valid UDIN supporting turnover claims.
The Public Notice further prescribes that exporters must furnish monthly progress reports on exports undertaken under the authorization mechanism by the 5th day of every month to the designated DGFT e-mail ID. Non-compliance with reporting requirements may attract action under the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992 and related Rules.
Effect of the Public Notice
The Public Notice operationalizes the procedure for inviting and processing applications for wheat export authorizations notified by the Government, thereby establishing a transparent allocation and monitoring mechanism for permitted wheat exports.
The Public Notice can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Modalities-for-export-of-wheat-reg.pdf
