Govt fixes 2026-27 OMSS rates: Bharat-brand retail rice at ₹2,480-2,550/qtl via NAFED, Jio

Centre's OMSS policy sets FCI rice/wheat sale rates through June 2027, with subsidised Bharat-brand rice routed to NAFED/NCCF outlets, e-commerce and chains like Reliance Retail. Wheat to millers pegged at ₹2,585-2,600/qtl, shaping grocery-shelf pricing.

— Filed Fri, 3 Jul, 2026, 09:34 IST · Source BL · Consumer & Economy · Updated

Centre's 2026-27 OMSS policy fixes FCI rice/wheat sale rates, including Bharat-brand retail rice at ₹2,480-2,550/qtl sold via NAFED/NCCF stores, e-commerce and big retail chains like Jio, affecting grocery pricing.

Why this matters

The OMSS rate fix cements Bharat brand's role as the Centre's subsidised staple channel, extending distribution through NAFED, NCCF and retail chains like Reliance Retail into mid-2027.

Retail-brand signals steady at 2,375 over the last 90 days.

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