Government doubles OMSS (D) rice sale target from 25 LMT to 50 LMT for 2026-27; 25 LMT already sold through e-auctions up to 31 October 2026

The Government of India doubled the 2026-27 rice sale target under OMSS (D) from 25 LMT to 50 LMT, with 25 LMT already sold through e-auctions by 31 October 2026.

• The government directed all traders and retailers to disclose stock positions of six rice and paddy categories every Friday on the Food Stock Portal.
• Concurrence was given to Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana to impose stock limits on paddy and rice until 31 January 2027.
• Additional quantities of 'Bharat Rice' were allocated to NAFED, NCCF, and Kendriya Bhandar to expand distribution.
• A total of 25 LMT of rice was sold through OMSS (D) e-auctions up to 31.10.2026.