Rabi Crop MSP Increase 2025-26

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What is the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat for the rabi season 2025-26?

₹2,540
₹2,550
₹2,275
₹2,425 (correct)

By how much has the MSP for gram increased from the rabi season 2024-25 to 2025-26?

₹180
₹200
₹210 (correct)
₹150

Which rabi crop had the highest increase in MSP for the season 2025-26?

Barley
Rapeseed & mustard
Lentil (masoor) (correct)
Wheat

What was the minimum support price (MSP) for rapeseed & mustard in the rabi season 2024-25?

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How much has the MSP for barley increased for the rabi season 2025-26?

<p>₹130 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is MSP?

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) is the guaranteed minimum price that the government will pay for certain agricultural products to ensure a profitable return for farmers, encouraging production.

What are rabi crops?

Rabi crops are those that are sown in the winter season (October-November) and harvested in the spring season (March-April).

Who decides the MSP?

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) decides the MSP for various agricultural commodities, ensuring farmers receive a reasonable price for their produce.

What is the MSP increase for wheat?

The increase in MSP for wheat in the 2025-26 marketing season is ₹150 per quintal, which is higher than the ₹75 increase in the previous year.

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When is the MSP announced?

Each year, the MSP is announced for the upcoming marketing season to provide farmers with certainty and planning guidance for their production.

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Study Notes

Rabi Crop MSP Increases

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs raised the minimum support prices (MSPs) for rabi crops for the 2025-26 season.
Wheat MSP increased by ₹150 per quintal, compared to ₹75 per quintal in the previous season.
The new MSP for wheat is ₹2,425 per quintal.

Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Other Crops

The table below shows the MSPs for other rabi crops for 2025-26 and 2024-25.

Crop	MSP 2025-26	MSP 2024-25	Increase in MSP
Wheat	₹2,425	₹2,275	₹150
Barley	₹1,980	₹1,850	₹130
Gram	₹5,650	₹5,440	₹210
Lentil (masoor)	₹6,700	₹6,425	₹275
Rapeseed & mustard	₹5,950	₹5,650	₹300
Safflower	₹5,940	₹5,800	₹140

Prices are per quintal.

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Explore the recent increases in minimum support prices (MSPs) for rabi crops for the 2025-26 season. Learn about the specific changes for wheat, barley, gram, and other crops, highlighting the importance of these adjustments for farmers. Test your knowledge on agricultural pricing policies and their implications.