India Rice Stock in the Central Pool (MMT)
Source: statSCALAR
Key Takeaway
- Central Pool rice stocks show the government’s availability of rice for meeting food-security requirements and supporting the Public Distribution System (PDS). Monthly movements generally reflect the seasonal procurement cycle, with stocks tending to build following the arrival of new-season paddy and subsequently declining as rice is allocated for welfare schemes and other government requirements.
- The stock trend also provides an indication of the balance between procurement, consumption and government-held reserves. Sustained increases indicate stronger procurement and stock accumulation, while declines may reflect higher offtake, distribution requirements or lower procurement. Comparing stocks with buffer-stock norms can help assess the adequacy of government inventories and potential implications for domestic rice-market supply.
About This Dataset
This dataset represents the monthly stock of 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 primarily reflects rice stocks maintained by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and is an important indicator of government foodgrain availability, buffer-stock adequacy, and supply conditions. Key analytical use:The series can be used to track seasonal stock accumulation after procurement, drawdown through the Public Distribution System (PDS), procurement cycles, and changes in government-held rice inventories.
Methodology
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