The Indian government has raised minimum support prices (MSP) for seven rabi crops for the 2025-26 marketing season, with mustard and rapeseed being the most affected. The increase is expected to ensure remunerative prices for farmers and encourage crop diversification.
Wheat’s MSP has been raised by Rs 150 per quintal. To reduce import dependence on edible oil and pulses, the MSP for rapeseed and mustard has been increased by ₹300 per quintal, and lentil (masur) by ₹275 per quintal.
The higher MSP for mustard and chana is expected to provide farmers with better returns and encourage more crop cultivation.
