MSP Details: The MSP paid to farmers for Rabi crops has reached close to ₹8 lakh crore. Procurement of six Rabi crops has increased to 3,921 lakh metric tons in 2025-26, from 2,302 lakh metric tons in 2004-05. With the increase in crop procurement, the Minimum Support Price (MSP) payment has increased from ₹2.65 lakh crore to ₹8.36 lakh crore.
Rabi Crop MSP Crosses ₹8 lakh Crore.
On September 30, the government approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all scheduled Rabi crops for the Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2027-28. Under this measure, approximately ₹90,962 crore will be paid to farmers for 324 lakh metric tons (MT) of produce.
The factsheet states that digital platforms are now increasing the accessibility and transparency of procurement and payment processes. Price guarantees, expanded procurement, and technology-based delivery are strengthening farmers’ access to markets and increasing their confidence in agricultural decisions.
- The government announces MSPs for 22 major crops every year. These MSPs are based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
- This year, the highest increase in MSP has been made for safflower, at ₹675 per quintal.
- Followed by rapeseed and mustard, at ₹413 per quintal.
- Lentils at ₹390 per quintal and barley at ₹136 per quintal.
This year, the MSPs for wheat and chickpea have also increased compared to last year. According to the factsheet, wheat is estimated to have the highest margin, at 106 per cent, in terms of return on production costs. This is followed by rapeseed and mustard at 96 percent, lentils at 92 percent, and chickpeas at 59 percent.
During the Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2027-28, approximately ₹90,962 crore is estimated to be paid to farmers for 32.4 million metric tons of produce. The factsheet states that the objective of increasing the MSP for Rabi crops is to ensure farmers receive a fair price for their produce and encourage crop diversification.
Procurement through Digital Platforms
As of October 19, 2026, produce has been procured from over 4.3 million farmers through the e-Sanyukt platform. Over 37.45 lakh metric tons of produce have been procured, and over ₹13,000 crore has been deposited into farmers’ accounts. Over 13.7 million farmers are registered on the e-Samriddhi platform. Through this, more than 2.25 crore units of produce have been purchased, and farmers have been paid more than 81 lakh times.
