India Allows Export of Wheat Flour with Millets Under New Trade Policy

The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has updated the Standard Input Output Norms (SION) E-136 to permit and regulate the export of “Wheat Flour (Atta) with Millets.” Announced on February 27, 2025, this amendment aims to boost the export of value-added products and promote the inclusion of millets in global food markets.

Under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, Note 3 of SION E-136 has been revised. The updated rule now explicitly allows the export of Wheat Flour (Atta) with Millets, provided it contains at least 60% wheat flour and a minimum of 15% millets. All millets and other added ingredients must be sourced domestically.

For exporters using the Advance Authorization scheme, wheat import entitlement will be calculated based on the proportion of Whole Wheat Flour (Atta) in the product. Specifically, for every 1 kg of Whole Wheat Flour (Atta) exported, 1.07 kg of wheat can be imported. Additionally, shipping documents must clearly state the percentage of Whole Wheat Flour, Millets, and other ingredients in the product.

All other conditions outlined in previous Public Notices (38/2015-20 and 62/2015-20) remain unchanged. This amendment is expected to encourage the export of a product that blends wheat flour with nutrient-rich millets,supporting both trade and global food diversity.

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