Cabinet raises MSP for 14 kharif crops for 2025-26; paddy at ₹2,369 a quintal
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 28 May 2025 approved higher Minimum Support Prices for 14 kharif crops for marketing season 2025-26, with common paddy raised by ₹69 to ₹2,369 per quintal.
Summary
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved increased Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 kharif crops for marketing season 2025-26 on 28 May 2025. The MSP for common paddy rose by ₹69 to ₹2,369 per quintal and Grade A paddy to ₹2,389. The highest absolute increases were for nigerseed (₹820 per quintal), ragi (₹596), cotton (₹589) and sesamum (₹579). Other MSPs include ragi ₹4,886, maize ₹2,400, bajra ₹2,775, tur/arhar ₹8,000 and moong ₹8,768 per quintal.
Key facts
- Approved
- 28 May 2025, CCEA
- Crops
- 14 kharif crops, marketing season 2025-26
- Paddy (common)
- ₹2,369/quintal (+₹69)
- Biggest increases
- Nigerseed ₹820; ragi ₹596; cotton ₹589; sesamum ₹579
- Other MSPs
- Ragi ₹4,886; maize ₹2,400; bajra ₹2,775; tur ₹8,000; moong ₹8,768
Practice MCQs 3 questions
For how many kharif crops did the Cabinet approve increased MSPs for marketing season 2025-26?
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Correct answer: B — 14
The CCEA approved increased MSPs for 14 kharif crops.
Which kharif crop saw the highest absolute increase in MSP for marketing season 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — Nigerseed
Nigerseed had the highest absolute increase (₹820 per quintal), followed by ragi (₹596), cotton (₹589) and sesamum (₹579).
What is the MSP of common paddy for kharif marketing season 2025-26?
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Correct answer: A — ₹2,369 per quintal
Common paddy MSP is ₹2,369 per quintal (up from ₹2,300); ₹2,389 is Grade A paddy and ₹2,400 is maize.