28/5/2025, 4:30:06 pm

Govt raises paddy MSP by Rs 69 to Rs 2,369 per quintal for 2025-26

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by PM Modi, has approved increased MSPs for the 2025-26 kharif season. Key hikes include paddy at ₹2,369/quintal (3% increase), tur at ₹8,000/quintal (₹450 rise), and urad at ₹7,800/quintal (₹400 rise). These changes aim to ensure fair prices for farmers, aligning with the Union Budget's commitment to set MSPs at 1.5 times production costs.