Kharif Crops 2025-26 MSP: Government of India has officially approved the new Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Kharif Crops for the 2025-26 marketing season. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister, has increased MSPs to ensure Indian farmers get remunerative prices for their produce. These changes will directly benefit crores of farmers growing paddy, pulses, oilseeds, and commercial crops across the country.
The revised Kharif Crops 2025-26 MSP aims to support farmers by covering at least 1.5 times their production cost. In 2025-26, the highest increase is for nigerseed (Rs. 820 per quintal), followed by ragi, cotton, and sesamum. These new MSP rates not only ensure a safety net for farmers but also encourage the cultivation of pulses, oilseeds, and nutri-cereals (Shree Anna).
Full List of Kharif Crops 2025-26 MSP – Crop-Wise Rates
Below is the complete table of MSP for all major Kharif crops for 2025-26. This table also shows the increase over last year and the margin above the cost of production. All values are in Rs. per quintal.
| S.No. | Crop | MSP 2024-25 | MSP 2025-26 | Increase (₹) | Cost of Production* | Margin Over Cost (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paddy (Common) | 2300 | 2369 | 69 | 1579 | 50% |
| 2 | Paddy (Grade A) | 2320 | 2389 | 69 | – | – |
| 3 | Jowar (Hybrid) | 3371 | 3699 | 328 | 2466 | 50% |
| 4 | Jowar (Maldandi) | 3421 | 3749 | 328 | – | – |
| 5 | Bajra | 2625 | 2775 | 150 | 1703 | 63% |
| 6 | Ragi | 4290 | 4886 | 596 | 3257 | 50% |
| 7 | Maize | 2225 | 2400 | 175 | 1508 | 59% |
| 8 | Tur / Arhar | 7550 | 8000 | 450 | 5038 | 59% |
| 9 | Moong | 8682 | 8768 | 86 | 5845 | 50% |
| 10 | Urad | 7400 | 7800 | 400 | 5114 | 53% |
| 11 | Groundnut | 6783 | 7263 | 480 | 4842 | 50% |
| 12 | Sunflower Seed | 7280 | 7721 | 441 | 5147 | 50% |
| 13 | Soybean (Yellow) | 4892 | 5328 | 436 | 3552 | 50% |
| 14 | Sesamum | 9267 | 9846 | 579 | 6564 | 50% |
| 15 | Nigerseed | 8717 | 9537 | 820 | 6358 | 50% |
| 16 | Cotton (Medium Staple) | 7121 | 7710 | 589 | 5140 | 50% |
| 17 | Cotton (Long Staple) | 7521 | 8110 | 589 | – | – |
*Cost includes all paid-out costs like seeds, fertilisers, irrigation, labour, rent, depreciation, family labour etc.
Kharif Crop Which Got the Highest MSP Increase in 2025-26
For 2025-26, the government has given the highest MSP increase to Nigerseed (Rs. 820 per quintal), followed by Ragi (Rs. 596), Cotton (Rs. 589), and Sesamum (Rs. 579). This step will encourage farmers to grow more oilseeds and nutri-cereals, reducing India’s dependence on imports and promoting healthy food grains.
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Kharif Crops 2025-26 MSP – Highlights
| Article | Kharif Crops Minimum Support Price (MSP) 2025-26 |
| Announced By | Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), Govt. of India |
| Date of Approval | 28 May 2025 |
| No. of Crops Covered | 14 Major Kharif Crops |
| Highest MSP Increase | Nigerseed (Rs. 820 per quintal) |
| Coverage | All Kharif season crops (Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, Commercial) |
| Margin Over Cost | At least 50% (up to 172% for some crops) |
What is MSP and Why It Matters?
Minimum Support Price (MSP) is the price at which the government buys crops from farmers, regardless of market rates. The main aim is to protect farmers from sudden fall in crop prices and guarantee a fair income. Every year, the MSP is revised based on crop production costs, inflation, and government policy.
New Kharif Crops MSP 2025-26 follows the Union Budget promise of fixing MSP at least 1.5 times the production cost. In some crops, the margin is even higher: Bajra (63%), Maize (59%), Tur/Arhar (59%), and Urad (53%). For all other crops, the margin is at least 50%. This means farmers will get more profit compared to their input costs, leading to better income and reduced risk.
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Kharif Crops Procurement: Record Support for Farmers
In the last decade (2014-15 to 2024-25), the government has procured 7,608 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of paddy, much higher than the 4,590 LMT procured in the previous decade. Similarly, procurement of all 14 Kharif crops was 7,871 LMT in the last decade compared to 4,679 LMT in 2004-05 to 2013-14. MSP payments to farmers have also gone up sharply:
- MSP paid to paddy farmers (2014-25): Rs. 14.16 lakh crore (vs Rs. 4.44 lakh crore in 2004-14)
- MSP paid to 14 Kharif crops farmers (2014-25): Rs. 16.35 lakh crore (vs Rs. 4.75 lakh crore in 2004-14)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MSP for Paddy in 2025-26?
Paddy (Common) MSP is Rs. 2369 per quintal, and Paddy (Grade A) MSP is Rs. 2389 per quintal.
Which crop has the highest MSP increase in 2025-26?
Nigerseed, with an increase of Rs. 820 per quintal.
How much margin is fixed over production cost?
At least 50% for all crops, up to 172% for some crops like nigerseed.
How many crops are covered under Kharif MSP 2025-26?
A total of 14 major Kharif crops including cereals, pulses, oil-seeds, and commercial crops like cotton.
Who approves and announces MSP every year?
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), Government of India.