Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Kharif Crops 2025-26
CCEA approved on 28 May 2025 the MSP increase for 14 Kharif crops for Marketing Season 2025-26, ensuring at least 50% margin over production costs. Key Points: • Paddy MSP raised by ₹69/quintal (3% increase) • Highest absolute increase: Nigerseed (₹820/q), Ragi (₹596/q) • Cotton MSP increased by ₹589/quintal • Highest margin over cost: Bajra (63%), Maize (59%), Tur (59%) • All 14 crops get minimum 50% margin over production cost (A2+FL) • Aligns with Union Budget 2018-19 commitment of 1.5x cost formula • Soybean rose by about 9%; Sesamum rose by ₹579/quintal, about 6.25% over 2024-25 • Benefits crores of farmers across India
- CCEA approved MSP increase for 14 Kharif crops for Marketing Season 2025-26 on 28 May 2025 ensuring at least 50% margin over production costs
- Paddy MSP raised by ₹69/quintal (3% increase); highest absolute increase for Nigerseed (₹820/q) and Ragi (₹596/q)
- Cotton MSP increased by ₹589/quintal; Soybean rose by about 9%; Sesamum rose by ₹579/quintal, about 6.25% over 2024-25
- Highest margin over cost: Bajra (63%), Maize (59%), and Tur (59%) over A2+FL production cost
- All 14 crops guaranteed minimum 50% margin over production cost, aligning with Union Budget 2018-19 commitment of 1.5x cost formula
- Benefits crores of farmers across India; covers all major Kharif season crops
When were the MSPs for Kharif Crops 2025-26 approved?
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the MSP increases on 28 May 2025 for 14 Kharif crops for Marketing Season 2025-26.
What margin over cost is ensured under the 2025-26 Kharif MSP?
All 14 Kharif crops receive a minimum 50% margin over production cost (A2+FL), aligning with the Union Budget 2018-19 commitment of a 1.5x cost formula.
By how much has Paddy MSP been raised?
The MSP for paddy has been raised by ₹69 per quintal, which amounts to a 3% increase over the previous Marketing Season's MSP rate.
Which crops saw the highest absolute MSP increase?
Nigerseed saw the highest absolute increase at ₹820 per quintal, followed by Ragi at ₹596 per quintal, with cotton MSP raised by ₹589 per quintal.
Which Kharif crops offer the highest margin over cost?
Bajra offers the highest margin over cost at 63%, followed by Maize and Tur at 59% each, under the Kharif 2025-26 MSP notification.
What are the MSP increases for Soybean and Sesamum?
Soybean and Sesamum see MSP increases of 9% and 8% respectively, benefiting crores of farmers across India for Kharif Marketing Season 2025-26.
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