Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Centre Raises Rabi MSPs for 2027-28, Minister Says
The Centre raised the guaranteed support prices for several crops grown in the rabi, or winter, season.
These prices will apply during the 2027-28 marketing season.
Wheat will have an MSP of ₹2,610 per quintal.
Barley, gram, masur, rapeseed and mustard, and safflower also received higher prices.
Safflower received the biggest increase.
Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu said the changes could help farmers earn more.
He said better prices for pulses and oilseeds might encourage farmers to grow different crops.
The state government also plans to help farmers get seeds, fertilisers, and other supplies on time.
It may step into markets when needed to help farmers receive remunerative prices.
The Centre increased minimum support prices for all designated rabi crops for the 2027-28 marketing season.
Wheat MSP was set at ₹2,610 per quintal, while masur was fixed at ₹7,390.
Safflower received the largest increase, rising by ₹675 per quintal from the previous season.
Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu said higher prices could encourage crop diversification and strengthen farm returns.
The state government said it would provide timely inputs and intervene in markets when necessary.
- Who
- The Centre, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu, and the state government are involved.
- What
- Minimum support prices for all designated rabi crops were increased for the 2027-28 marketing season.
- When
- The decision was reported on Wednesday and applies to the 2027-28 marketing season.
- Where
- The decision was taken by the Centre; the announcements were reported from Vijayawada and Amaravati.
- Why
- The higher prices are intended to improve farmers’ price security and returns, encourage crop diversification, and strengthen agriculture.
- Marketing season
- 2027-28
- Wheat MSP
- ₹2,610 per quintal
- Barley MSP
- ₹2,286 per quintal
- Gram MSP
- ₹5,958 per quintal
- Masur MSP
- ₹7,390 per quintal
- Safflower MSP
- ₹7,215 per quintal
- Largest increase
- Safflower, up ₹675 per quintal
- Approving body
- Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi