Government Raises Wheat MSP by ₹160 per Quintal for 2026-27 Ahead of Rabi Season

On October 1, 2025, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a 6.59% increase in the MSP for wheat, raising it from the previous year’s ₹2,425 per quintal to ₹2,585 per quintal for the 2026-27 marketing year. 

The decision aligns with the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).

Cabinet Approves Wheat MSP Hike

Wheat, the main rabi (winter) crop, is sown from late October, with harvesting typically starting in March. Other rabi crops include jowar, barley, gram, and lentil.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw briefed the media after the Cabinet meeting, confirming the approval of MSP for six rabi crops, with wheat seeing the specified increase.

Marketing and Procurement Timeline

The 2026-27 wheat marketing year will begin in April, with most government procurement expected to conclude by June. The MSP increase is expected to provide farmers with improved returns as they prepare for the upcoming sowing season.

The government has set a record production target of 119 million tonnes for wheat in the 2025-26 crop year (July-June), slightly above the estimated 117.5 million tonnes produced in 2024-25. This target reinforces the country’s focus on wheat output to ensure both food security and support for farmers.

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Conclusion

The hike in wheat MSP aims to support farmers ahead of the rabi sowing season, providing better price assurance and aligning with production and procurement plans. The decision reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to balance farmer income with sustainable crop production targets.

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