India Paddy Stock in the Central Pool (MMT)
Source: statSCALAR
Key Takeaway
- Paddy stocks in the Central Pool primarily reflect government procurement of paddy before its conversion into rice. Monthly movements are strongly seasonal, with stocks generally building during and after the kharif procurement period. The level of paddy held provides an indication of procurement progress and the quantity of raw material available for milling and subsequent addition to government rice inventories.
- The dataset is particularly useful for understanding the relationship between paddy (unmilled) procurement and future rice availability. Rising paddy stocks can signal active procurement and strong arrivals, while declining stocks may reflect milling and conversion into rice or distribution and procurement adjustments. Analysing paddy alongside Central Pool rice stocks provides a more complete picture of India's government rice-supply pipeline.
About This Dataset
This dataset represents the monthly stock of paddy (unmilled rice) held in India’s Central Pool, measured in million metric tonnes (MMT) and recorded as on the first day of each month. The data reflects paddy stocks procured and maintained through the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies, providing an indicator of government-held paddy availability and procurement levels.
Key analytical use: The series helps track paddy procurement, seasonal stock accumulation, conversion into rice, government foodgrain operations, and the availability of raw material for maintaining rice stocks under the Central Pool.
Methodology
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