The Union Cabinet has approved new Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Rabi crops for the upcoming marketing season 2025-26. The decision was taken to ensure better income for farmers and to promote the cultivation of key crops during the Rabi season. The revised MSP rates aim to give farmers a fair price for their produce.
The MSP for wheat, a key Rabi crop, has been increased by Rs 150 per quintal, sources told Indiatoday.in. This brings the new price to Rs 2,425 per quintal, up from Rs 2,275 in the previous season. Wheat is a staple crop in many parts of the country, and this increase is expected to benefit farmers, particularly in northern India where wheat is the primary crop. The government aims to support wheat growers by ensuring they get a better price for their produce, helping to cover their input costs and providing some buffer against market fluctuations.
For mustard, the MSP has been raised by Rs 300, taking it from Rs 5,650 to Rs 5,950 per quintal. Mustard is widely grown in states like Rajasthan, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh, and is an important oilseed crop for both farmers and consumers. The higher MSP for mustard is expected to provide farmers with better returns and encourage more cultivation of this oilseed, which is crucial for India’s edible oil supply.
Chana has seen an increase in its MSP by Rs 210, bringing the new rate to Rs 5,650 per quintal. Chana is a key pulse crop in India and is widely consumed across the country. With this increase, the government aims to encourage more production of pulses, which are an important source of protein in the Indian diet. Farmers growing chana, particularly in states like Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, will benefit from the rise in MSP, which is expected to help cover their input costs and provide them with better returns.
