Government Announces Minimum Support Prices for Rabi Crops in 2025–26
The Government of India has announced revised Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for key Rabi crops for the 2025–26 marketing season, signaling a continued push toward crop diversification and farmer income support. The new MSPs reflect moderate to significant increases across cereals, pulses, and oilseeds, with sunflower recording the highest absolute hike of ₹600 per quintal. Wheat: MSP increased by ₹160. New MSP: ₹2,585 per quintal (up from ₹2,425 last year). Barley: MSP increased by ₹170. New MSP: ₹2,150 per quintal. Gram (Chana): MSP increased by ₹225. New MSP: ₹5,875 per quintal. Lentil (Masur): MSP increased by ₹300. New MSP: ₹7,000 per quintal. Mustard: MSP increased by ₹250. New MSP: ₹6,200 per quintal. Salflower: MSP increased by ₹600. New MSP: ₹6,540 per quintal (up from ₹5,940 last year).