Government raises MSP for 6 rabi crops

India Oct 01, 2025

The government just approved higher Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for six key Rabi crops for the 2026-27 season.
The policy keeps MSPs at least 1.5 times the average production cost—meant to make farming more rewarding.

Safflower gets the highest boost

Safflower gets the highest boost: ₹600 more per quintal.
Lentil follows with a ₹300 hike, rapeseed-mustard goes up by ₹250, gram by ₹225, barley by ₹170, and wheat rises by ₹160 per quintal.
Wheat's new MSP is now ₹2,585 per quintal—a 6.6% increase over last year.

Farmers can earn solid profits

With these changes, farmers can earn solid profits—wheat's support price is now 109% above its cost of production!
The goal is not just better pay but also encouraging farmers to try out different crops during Rabi season.