Archive · 1 Oct 2025
India Increases Wheat MSP for 2026-27 Marketing Year
The Indian government decided to pay farmers more money for their wheat crops in 2026-27.
This means the price they get for each amount of wheat they sell will be higher.
The increase is about ₹160 per amount of wheat.
The government hopes this will help farmers grow more wheat.
This decision was made by the Cabinet, and they also set a goal for how much wheat they want to produce in the coming year.
The Cabinet approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat.
The wheat MSP is set at ₹2,585 per quintal for the 2026-27 marketing year.
This represents a 6.59% increase from the previous year.
The decision was based on recommendations from the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices.
The government aims for a record wheat production of 119 million tonnes for the 2025-26 crop year.
- Who
- Union Cabinet of India
- What
- Approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat
- When
- For the 2026-27 marketing year
- Where
- India
- Why
- To support farmers and encourage wheat production
Farmers' Interests
Government's Perspective
MSP and its Impact
Farmers' Interests
Increased MSP offers better returns and incentive to farmers, encouraging higher production.
Government's Perspective
MSP aims to support farmers while balancing market dynamics and ensuring food security.
- Wheat MSP (2026-27)
- ₹2,585 per quintal
- Wheat MSP Increase
- ₹160 per quintal
- Marketing Year Start
- April 2026
- Wheat Production Target (2025-26)
- 119 million tonnes
- Wheat Production (2024-25)
- 117.5 million tonnes (estimated)
Sources
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