Karnataka — The Government of India is closely monitoring food grain prices, particularly rice, and undertaking a series of policy interventions to ensure adequate domestic supplies, maintain price stability, prevent hoarding and safeguard consumer interests. In this regard, the Government has undertaken the following measures:
Key Developments & Strategic Framework
Mandatory Disclosure of Rice and Paddy Stocks Across the Country
Detailing the operational roadmap, the Government of India has issued an order dated 06.11.2026, directing all Traders/Wholesalers, Retailers, Big Chain Retailers and Processors/Millers across all States and Union Territories to declare their stock positions of rice and paddy under the following six categories:
All entities stocking rice and paddy are required to disclose their stock positions every Friday on the Food Stock Portal (https://foodstock.dfpd.gov.in) and ensure that the information furnished is accurate and regularly updated. Any entity found unregistered on the portal or violating the prescribed stock limits shall be liable for appropriate punitive action under Sections 6 and 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
Contextual Background & Implementation Scope
Concurrence to Southern States for Imposition of Stock Limits
With a view to ensuring the availability of rice to consumers at reasonable prices, particularly in the Southern States, the Government of India has conveyed its concurrence, vide communication dated 06.11.2026, to the State Governments of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana to impose stock limits on paddy and rice through appropriate control orders, wherever considered necessary.
These stock limits shall remain in force up to 31st January 2027. The Central and State Governments will closely monitor the implementation of these measures to ensure adequate market availability and prevent hoarding and black marketing.
Looking Forward: Strategic Roadmap
Administrative bodies and departmental task forces will maintain active oversight across designated implementation cycles, ensuring scheduled deliverables translate into tangible public outcomes.
