Tamil Nadu government imposes stock limits on paddy, rice and pulses; excess stocks must be cleared by November 16
Govt. directs those holding stocks in excess of prescribed quantities to bring them within limits by Nov. 16; the orders will apply throughout the State and come into force with immediate effect
The Tamil Nadu government has introduced stock limits on paddy, rice, tur dal and pulses held by various entities, effective immediately and set to last until January 31, 2027. This measure is aimed at preventing hoarding and maintaining supplies of these essential commodities amid inflation and rising food prices.
Wholesalers are permitted to hold a maximum of 2,000 metric tonnes of paddy/rice each, while retailers can hold up to eight metric tonnes per outlet. Chain retailers will be subject to an overall limit of 8 MT multiplied by the total number of their outlets. Rice millers must not exceed their one-month production capacity, importers cannot retain stocks for more than 45 days post customs clearance, and processors are limited to 60% of their monthly installed capacity for the months remaining until January 2027.
The new rules, issued through the Tamil Nadu Paddy/Rice (Stock Limit) Control Order, 2026 and the Tamil Nadu Tur and Urad Pulses (Storage Control) Order, 2026, require entities to declare their stock positions on the Department of Consumer Affairs' portal. Those holding stocks above the allowed limits have until November 16 to bring them down to the prescribed levels. The government believes these restrictions are necessary to ensure equitable distribution and fair pricing of these commodities.
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