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Centre Hikes MSP for 14 Kharif Crops, Boosts Pulses and Oilseeds

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved a hike in Minimum Support Prices for 14 kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season. The highest absolute increase is for sunflower seed at Rs 622 per quintal, followed by cotton at Rs 557 per quintal. The revised MSP ensures farmers receive at least 1.5 times the cost of production, with margins ranging from 50% to 61%. The government also highlighted a significant increase in procurement and MSP payments compared to the previous decade.

Key Points: MSP Hiked for 14 Kharif Crops: Big Boost for Farmers

  • MSP hiked for 14 kharif crops for 2026-27
  • Highest absolute increase for sunflower seed at Rs 622/quintal
  • Farmers to get at least 50% margin over cost
  • Moong offers highest margin at 61%
  • Govt promotes pulses, oilseeds, nutri-cereals
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Centre raises MSP for 14 kharif crops, boosts support for pulses and oilseeds

Cabinet hikes MSP for 14 kharif crops for 2026-27 season. Highest increase for sunflower seed. Farmers to get 50-61% margin over cost.

"The estimated margin for farmers over the cost of production is highest in moong at 61 per cent - Government statement"

New Delhi, May 13

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices for 14 kharif crops for the marketing season 2026-27 to ensure remunerative prices for farmers.

According to the government, the highest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year has been approved for sunflower seed at Rs 622 per quintal, followed by cotton at Rs 557 per quintal, nigerseed at Rs 515 per quintal and sesamum at Rs 500 per quintal.

The government said the revised MSP is in line with the Union Budget 2018-19 announcement of fixing MSP at a level of at least 1.5 times the all-India weighted average cost of production.

The estimated margin for farmers over the cost of production is highest in moong at 61 per cent, followed by bajra and maize at 56 per cent each, and tur/arhar at 54 per cent. For the remaining crops, the margin is estimated at 50 per cent.

The government said it has been promoting the cultivation of crops other than cereals, including pulses, oilseeds and nutri-cereals or Shree Anna, by offering higher MSP for these crops.

The Cabinet also highlighted procurement trends over the years. According to official data, paddy procurement during 2014-15 to 2025-26 stood at 8,418 lakh metric tonnes, compared with 4,590 lakh metric tonnes during 2004-05 to 2013-14.

Procurement of 14 kharif crops during 2014-15 to 2025-26 stood at 8,746 lakh metric tonnes, compared with 4,679 lakh metric tonnes during 2004-05 to 2013-14.

The government said MSP payments to paddy farmers during 2014-15 to 2025-26 amounted to Rs 16.08 lakh crore, compared with Rs 4.44 lakh crore during 2004-05 to 2013-14.

For all 14 kharif crops, MSP payments to farmers during 2014-15 to 2025-26 stood at Rs 18.99 lakh crore, compared with Rs 4.75 lakh crore during 2004-05 to 2013-14.

- ANI

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Divya L
Nice to see that moong and bajra have high margins—good for those diversifying from wheat and paddy. But I still worry about the big picture: MSPs alone won't solve farmer distress without proper irrigation, soil health, and market links. The government should focus on the entire ecosystem, not just price support.
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James A
Impressive numbers! The procurement data shows a massive jump since 2014—from 4,679 lakh MT to 8,746 lakh MT for kharif crops. That’s real action, not just talk. MSP payments have more than quadrupled. But as an outsider, I'm curious: does this lead to excess production of certain crops? How does India manage storage and wastage?
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Priya S
Good intention, but I wish the government had focused more on millets (Shree Anna) given the push for nutri-cereals. The margin on bajra and maize is good, but little millets and ragi could have been promoted even more. Also, the MSP for cotton is a big relief for farmers in Gujarat and Maharashtra. 👍
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Siddharth J
The cost-to-MSP ratio of 1.5× is a good benchmark, but the government must ensure it's based on accurate cost data. Many farmers say their production costs are higher than the official estimates, especially with rising input prices. So while the MSP hike is welcome, the real margin might be thinner than claimed.
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Rohit P
As a farmer’s son from Punjab, I can tell you that MSP hikes matter a lot. But the real issue is that many farmers still don't get the MSP—especially

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