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Agriculture
Centre Raises Wheat MSP by Rs 25 per Quintal Ahead of Elections
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 05:33 PM
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The Union government has increased the Minimum Support Price for wheat by Rs 25 per quintal, a modest rise that comes as general elections approach.
The Ministry of Agriculture announced that the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat will rise from Rs 6,000 to Rs 6,025 per quintal. The decision is aimed at cushioning farmers against rising input costs and ensuring price stability. The hike, though modest compared to previous increments, is expected to influence procurement volumes and farmer earnings. The move comes as the country heads to general elections, with farmers’ concerns being a prominent electoral issue.