Rabi MSP 2026-27: Full List of Minimum Support Prices (Wheat ₹2,585)
The Union Cabinet approved the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for six Rabi crops for the 2026-27 marketing season on 1 October 2025. Wheat MSP is ₹2,585 per quintal, up ₹160 from ₹2,425. The full list is below.
- Wheat MSP: ₹2,585 per quintal (+₹160).
- Largest rupee increase: safflower, +₹600; smallest: gram, +₹225.
- All prices are per quintal (100 kg) for the Rabi marketing season 2026-27.
हिंदी सारांश: रबी विपणन सीजन 2026-27 के लिए गेहूं का MSP ₹2,585 प्रति क्विंटल है (₹160 की बढ़ोतरी)। सबसे ज़्यादा बढ़ोतरी कुसुम (₹600) में हुई।
Rabi MSP 2026-27: full list
| Crop | MSP 2025-26 (₹/quintal) | MSP 2026-27 (₹/quintal) | Increase (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | ₹2,425 | ₹2,585 | +₹160 |
| Barley | ₹1,980 | ₹2,150 | +₹170 |
| Gram (Chana) | ₹5,650 | ₹5,875 | +₹225 |
| Lentil (Masur) | ₹6,700 | ₹7,000 | +₹300 |
| Rapeseed & Mustard | ₹5,950 | ₹6,200 | +₹250 |
| Safflower (Kusum) | ₹5,940 | ₹6,540 | +₹600 |
Use our MSP calculator to work out the value of your produce at these rates, and check the open-market price in today’s mandi bhav before you sell.
What does the MSP mean for farmers?
MSP is the price at which the government is prepared to buy notified crops. Actual procurement depends on the crop, the state and the agency, and on quality norms such as moisture content. Farmers should confirm purchase arrangements with their local procurement centre. For the basics, read MSP full form and how it is decided.
Rabi crops and sowing time
Rabi crops are generally sown from October to December and harvested from February to April. See the crop calendar for sowing and harvest windows.
Frequently asked questions
What is the wheat MSP for 2026-27?
The Rabi marketing season 2026-27 wheat MSP is ₹2,585 per quintal.
When was the Rabi MSP 2026-27 announced?
The Union Cabinet approved it on 1 October 2025.
Which Rabi crop got the highest increase?
Safflower rose by ₹600 per quintal, the largest rupee increase among the six crops.
Is MSP the same as the mandi price?
No. The mandi price is set by market demand and supply on the day, while MSP is the government-announced support price. Compare them using our mandi bhav page.
Sources
- Union Cabinet decision on Rabi MSP for marketing season 2026-27, 1 October 2025 (Press Information Bureau, Government of India)
- Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) price policy reports
Related tools: MSP calculator · Mandi bhav today · Crop calendar
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