The government is being forced to increase purchases of pulses and oilseeds at their respective minimum support prices (MSPs) because the mandi prices of most of these products are below these MSPs. Trade sources attribute the decline in market prices to liberal imports and encouraging harvest prospects. In contrast to the MSP of Rs 7550/quintal…
The procurement of Tur (Arhar) from farmers at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) by the Centre has seen a total quantity of 1.31 lakh metric tonnes procured in major producing states including Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Telangana, benefiting as many as 89,219 farmers. The government has also approved the procurement of the entire…
The Indian government has ended its open market wheat sales, selling 2.97 million tonnes out of the 3 million tonnes offered under the Open Market Sales Scheme (OMSS). Despite efforts to control prices, wheat rates remain above the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ₹2,425/quintal. Bid prices ranged from ₹2,540 to ₹3,275 per quintal in different…
Chana prices are expected to decline due to favorable weather conditions and increased sowing in key states like Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. Peak arrivals are expected from mid-March to early April, adding pressure on prices. India imported a record 6.7 million tonnes of pulses in 2024, with yellow peas accounting for nearly 2.9 million…
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…
Soyabean, groundnut, and sunflower prices have fallen 8-25% below the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in agri-terminal markets during the early days of the harvesting season. Farmers face significant losses due to delayed MSP-based procurement, with soybean prices averaging ₹4,268 per quintal, 12.8% lower than the MSP. Large crop expectations and export uncertainties, particularly in Iran,…
The mandi prices of soybean, a crucial variety of oilseed for Kharif, have increased by approximately Rs 500 per quintal since the government announced two weeks ago that the import levy on edible oil would be increased. As new supplies enter the market, soybean prices align with the minimum support price (MSP) for the upcoming…
The Food Minister Pralhad Joshi stated on Thursday that the government is expected to approve raising the minimum sale price (MSP) for sugar as well as domestic ethanol pricing, as requested by the industry. In addition to the mills’ MSP for sugar, Joshi stated that the government is considering proposals to raise the price of…
With the recent announcement of increased import levies on crude and refined oil, consumers are starting to feel the squeeze of inflation in kitchen basics like edible oil. The modal or benchmark retail prices of mustard, sunflower, and palm oil all of which are frequently used in Indian kitchens—have increased to Rs 148/litre, Rs 129/litre,…
In the next few days, government agencies are expected to acquire more wheat than they did the previous year 262 lakh tonnes as of Saturday. As of now, purchases have reached about 261 lakh tonnes. The total is anticipated to not meet the initial estimate of 300–310 lakh tonnes. Madhya Pradesh has extended its procurement…
