India has doubled its 2026–27 Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) rice sale target from 25 lakh tonnes to 50 lakh tonnes. The government says 25 lakh tonnes had already been sold through e-auctions by 31 October. It has also mandated weekly rice and paddy stock disclosures and is expanding Bharat Rice allocations, particularly in southern states. Five southern states, including Andhra Pradesh, may impose stock limits where necessary until 31 January 2027. Source: PIB India