Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approves Rs 894 crore MSP procurement for Rabi crops in Telangana

March 11, 2026 9:42 PM

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approves Rs 894 crore MSP procurement for Rabi crops in Telangana

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved the procurement of 1,25,855 metric tonnes of crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP) in Telangana for the Rabi 2026 season, a move expected to benefit thousands of farmers in the state. The procurement, to be carried out under the Price Support Scheme (PSS), has a total approved value of over ₹894 crore, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Procurement of pulses and oilseeds As per the approval granted by...

Cabinet approves hike in MSP for Rabi crops for marketing season 2026-27

October 1, 2025 5:42 PM

Cabinet approves hike in MSP for Rabi crops for marketing season 2026-27

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for the 2026-27 marketing season, ensuring remunerative prices for farmers and incentivising crop diversification. The sharpest hike has been announced for safflower, with an increase of ₹600 per quintal, followed by lentil (masur) at ₹300 per quintal. The MSP of rapeseed and mustard has been raised by ...

Strong kharif and rabi crop outlook eases India’s food inflation concerns

December 16, 2024 4:51 PM

Strong kharif and rabi crop outlook eases India’s food inflation concerns

The arrival of kharif crops in the market, coupled with a robust outlook for the rabi crop, bodes well for the food inflation outlook, economists said on Monday. This positive sentiment comes as the wholesale price index (WPI) inflation eased to 1.9 percent in November, down from 2.4 percent in October. The moderation in WPI inflation last month was primarily driven by a decline in food inflation. "The arrival of fresh harvests has led to a seasonal correction in food prices," said Rajani Sin...

PM Modi hails Cabinet decision to hike MSP for rabi crops, calls it a big win for farmers

October 16, 2024 11:57 PM

PM Modi hails Cabinet decision to hike MSP for rabi crops, calls it a big win for farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Union Cabinet's approval to raise the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for the 2025-26 marketing season. He said that the government is taking significant steps to promote the welfare of farmers across the country. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “We are constantly making bold decisions for the welfare of our farmer brothers and sisters. Today, the government has increased the MSP for Rabi crops, including wheat and gra...

Cabinet approves MSP for Rabi crops for marketing season 2025-26

October 16, 2024 3:54 PM

Cabinet approves MSP for Rabi crops for marketing season 2025-26

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi Crops for the Marketing Season 2025-26. The government has increased the MSP of Rabi Crops to ensure remunerative prices to the growers for their produce. The absolute highest increase in MSP has been announced for rapeseed & mustard at Rs 300 per quintal followed by lentil (masur) at Rs 275 per quintal. The decision w...