New Delhi, Oct 16 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for marketing season 2025-26.

Accordingly, MSP for wheat for marketing season 2025-26 stands at Rs 2,425 per quintal, an increase of Rs 150 over the previous MSP of Rs 2,275. The MSP for mustard and gram has been increased to Rs 5,950 per quintal and Rs 5,650 per quintal respectively.

The absolute highest increase in MSP has been announced for rapeseed and mustard at Rs 300 per quintal followed by Lentil (Masur) at Rs 275 per quintal.

For gram, wheat, safflower and barley, there is an increase of Rs 210 per quintal, Rs 150 per quintal, Rs 140 per quintal and Rs 130 per quintal respectively.

"Government has increased the MSP of Rabi crops for marketing season 2025-26, to ensure remunerative prices to the growers for their produce," an official release said.

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