{
  "id": 19921583,
  "title": "Tamil Nadu govt imposes stock limits on paddy, rice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/tamil-nadu-govt-imposes-stock-limits-on-paddy-rice",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-14T03:50:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "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: The Tamil Nadu government has implemented stock limits on paddy, rice, and pulses to prevent hoarding, promote fair distribution, and maintain fair prices for these essential commodities. Rising rice prices and opposition criticism of the TVK government prompted the state government, with central approval, to declare limits on stocking rice, tur dal, and urad dal.\n\nUnder these orders, wholesalers are limited to 2,000 metric tonnes for paddy and rice, while retailers can stock up to eight tonnes per outlet. Millers may hold no more than one month's production capacity. Processors are restricted to 60% of their Monthly Installed Capacity (MIC) multiplied by the remaining months until January 2027.\n\nFor tur and urad dal, wholesalers are capped at 200 metric tonnes per variety, and retailers may hold up to five tonnes of each. Millers can retain the last three months' production or 25% of their annual installed capacity, whichever is greater. Importers of rice and pulses must not retain imported stock for more than 45 days post customs clearance.\n\nThe stock control order will be in effect for three months for pulses and until January 31, 2027, for rice. Entities must regularly declare and update their stock positions on the Department of Consumer Affairs portal. If stocks exceed the prescribed limits, they must be reduced by November 16, 2026.",
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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."
}