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Agriculture
Tamil Nadu Sets Stock Caps on Paddy, Rice, Pulses; Farmers Must Clear Surplus by Nov 16
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 03:16 AM
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The state government has announced limits on the inventory of paddy, rice and pulses, directing traders to sell any excess by 16 November.
The Tamil Nadu government issued an order today imposing maximum holding limits for key food grains – paddy, rice and pulses – in the state's wholesale markets.
Under the directive, traders and commission agents must ensure that stocks exceeding the prescribed ceiling are cleared through sales or transfers by 16 November, failing which penalties may be imposed.
The move aims to prevent hoarding, stabilize market prices ahead of the upcoming harvest season, and ensure adequate supply for consumers.
Officials said the limits were set after reviewing current procurement levels and projected output, and they will monitor compliance through market committees.
The order aligns with the state’s broader effort to manage food grain distribution and curb inflationary pressures in the retail market.
Under the directive, traders and commission agents must ensure that stocks exceeding the prescribed ceiling are cleared through sales or transfers by 16 November, failing which penalties may be imposed.
The move aims to prevent hoarding, stabilize market prices ahead of the upcoming harvest season, and ensure adequate supply for consumers.
Officials said the limits were set after reviewing current procurement levels and projected output, and they will monitor compliance through market committees.
The order aligns with the state’s broader effort to manage food grain distribution and curb inflationary pressures in the retail market.