Wheat Price Hike: Wheat Prices Expected to Increase in 2025 Due to Bad Weather Conditions

Business News: Wheat prices are expected to remain high this year due to severe weather conditions. February 2025 was recorded as the hottest February so far, and the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipates intense hot weather from March to May. Rising temperatures have a negative impact on wheat production because it disrupts grain development. Excessive heat produces lighter, weaker grains, lowering crop production. Wheat, a cold-weather crop, requires lower temperatures for maximum growth, but the rising occurrence of hot winds is anticipated to have an impact on both quality and volume.   

Wheat Price Increase in 2025

The greatest impact is expected in wheat-producing states such as Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, where the crop is now in the grain formation stage. Higher temperatures at this period may cause withered grains, reducing yield. According to the chairman of the Wheat Production and Development Society (APPS), wheat production has been dropping for the past four years, and stock levels are likewise low. Wheat prices are expected to remain high this year due to a limited market supply and strong demand. While the government may take steps to solve the problem, concerns about supply shortages and excessive pricing are likely to be present.