{
  "id": 19917810,
  "title": "Tamil Nadu govt imposes stock limits on paddy, rice and pulses amid price rise",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/tamil-nadu-govt-imposes-stock-limits-on-paddy-rice-and-pulses-amid",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-14T03:50:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times - Economy",
    "slug": "the-economic-times-economy",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/tamil-nadu-govt-imposes-stock-limits-on-paddy-rice-and-pulses-amid-price-rise/articleshow/135821826.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chennai witnessed the Tamil Nadu government implementing stock limits on paddy, rice, and pulses in response to soaring prices of these essential commodities. The move, aimed at preventing hoarding and ensuring fair distribution, was made under the prior approval of the Centre.\n\nUnder the government orders, wholesalers are permitted to store a maximum of 2,000 metric tonnes of paddy and rice, while retailers can hold up to eight tonnes of each commodity per outlet. Millers, on the other hand, are restricted to holding no more than one month's production capacity of paddy and rice.\n\nFor pulses, including tur dal and urad dal, the government set a stock limit of 200 metric tonnes for wholesalers of each variety. Retailers were allowed to keep up to five tonnes each of tur and urad dal. Millers could hold up to the production from the last three months or 25% of their annual installed capacity, whichever is greater.\n\nThe importers of rice and pulses were instructed not to retain any imported stock for more than 45 days after customs clearance. The stock control order will remain in effect until January 31, 2027, for rice and three months for pulses.\n\nEntities involved with the storage of these commodities are mandated to regularly declare and update their stock positions on the Department of Consumer Affairs' portal. Failure to comply with the prescribed limits by November 16, 2026, will necessitate reducing stocks to the allowed levels.",
  "summary": "The Tamil Nadu government has set stock limits on essential commodities like rice and pulses to combat price inflation. Wholesalers can stock a maximum of 2,000 metric tonnes of rice, while retailers are restricted to eight tonnes. Miller stock is limited to one month's production capacity, ensuring regular supply. Importers are prohibited from holding stock longer than 45 days post customs…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Tamil Nadu government imposes stock limits on paddy, rice and pulses; excess stocks must be cleared by November 16",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/tamil-nadu-government-imposes-stock-limits-on-paddy-rice-and-pulses",
        "published": "2026-11-13T18:04:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV - India News",
        "title": "Amid Inflation Heat, Tamil Nadu Caps Rice, Pulse Stocks To Check Price Rise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/amid-inflation-heat-tamil-nadu-caps-rice-pulse-stocks-to-check-price",
        "published": "2026-11-13T18:38:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "India News Live Updates, 14 November 2026: Tamil Nadu sets limits on rice, dal stocks as prices soar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/india-news-live-updates-14-november-2026-tamil-nadu-sets-limits-on",
        "published": "2026-11-14T04:14:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}