The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the department, banned all types of wheat exports with immediate effect to salvage its falling inventories.
The decision was taken to manage overall food security in the country and support the needs of neighbouring countries, amid concern on inflation.
The order came on May 13.
The government has allowed a 61,500tonne shipment to sail from Kandla port to Egypt following a request from the African country, an official statement said.
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