The government on Wednesday (October 1, 2025) announced a 6.59% increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat to ₹2,585 per quintal for 2026-27 marketing year.

The decision was taken in the Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Last year, wheat MSP was fixed at ₹2,425 per quintal for 2025-26 marketing year.

Wheat is the main rabi (winter) crop, with sowing beginning from late October, while harvesting from March onwards. Other rabi crops include jowar, barley, gram and lentil.

Briefing the media after the Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "The Cabinet has approved MSP of six rabi crops for 2026-27 marketing year. Wheat MSP has been fixed at Rs 2,585 per quintal."

Wheat marketing year 2026-27 will start from April.

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