The Indian government has announced an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2025-26 marketing season, aiming to provide better returns to farmers and encourage crop diversification. The highest absolute increase was seen in nigerseed (₹820 per quintal), followed by ragi (₹596 per quintal), cotton (₹589 per quintal), and sesamum (₹579 per quintal). The MSP hike aligns with the government’s policy of ensuring farmers receive at least 1.5 times the cost of production.

The government has been actively promoting the cultivation of pulses, oilseeds, and nutri-cereals by offering higher MSPs to encourage farmers to diversify beyond traditional cereals. The expected margin over production costs is highest for bajra (63%), followed by maize (59%), tur (59%), and urad (53%).

The Indian government has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for key pulses in the 2025-26 marketing season to ensure better returns for farmers. Tur (arhar) now has an MSP of ₹8,000 per quintal, marking a ₹450 increase, while moong’s MSP has risen to ₹8,768 per quintal. Urad has also seen a ₹400 hike, reaching ₹7,800 per quintal. The move aligns with the government’s strategy to promote pulse cultivation and reduce import dependency, ensuring stable prices and improved profitability for growers.

The MSP increase is expected to boost farmer incomes and stabilize crop production, ensuring food security while reducing dependency on imports. The government remains committed to supporting agricultural growth through strategic pricing and procurement policies.