India in touch with Turkish authorities on wheat consignment rejection: Food Secretary

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New Delhi,Amid reports of Turkey rejecting an Indian wheat consignment on quality
concerns, Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey on Thursday said the
government has sought details from the Turkish authorities on the matter
as the concerned exporter NSE -0.29 % has claimed that the
shipment of 60,000 tonnes had all the required clearances. Meanwhile, after
India banned wheat exports on May 13, the secretary said five-six countries
have requested for Indian wheat and the government has formed a committee
to clear the grain for export to such nations.
“Some decisions have happened,” he added.
He also said retail wheat prices are showing a declining trend after the export
restrictions were imposed.PTI