New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- The government has lifted its four-year ban on exports of wheat and wheat-based flour products, including atta, maida and semolina, with immediate effect. The move comes amid record domestic production and comfortable wheat supplies, reducing concerns over food security.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has changed the export policy for wheat, durum wheat and specified wheat flour products from 'Prohibited' to 'Free' through two separate notifications.

Restrictions Imposed in 2022

The government had prohibited wheat exports in May 2022 amid concerns over domestic availability and rising prices. Restrictions on wheat flour and related products were extended in August that year.

With domestic supplie...