{"id":2177,"date":"2025-04-02T18:44:05","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T13:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2177"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:15:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:45:13","slug":"minimum-support-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/minimum-support-price\/","title":{"rendered":"Minimum Support Price (MSP) 2025-26: Crop List, Calculation, And Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/minimum-support-price\/#What_is_Minimum_Support_Price_MSP\" >What is Minimum Support Price (MSP)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/minimum-support-price\/#MSP_Full_Form\" >MSP Full Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/minimum-support-price\/#Minimum_Support_Price_MSP_Calculation\" >Minimum Support Price (MSP) Calculation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/minimum-support-price\/#What_is_MSP_for_Farmers\" >What is MSP for Farmers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/minimum-support-price\/#How_Many_Crops_Are_Covered_Under_Minimum_Support_Price\" >How Many Crops Are Covered Under Minimum Support Price?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/minimum-support-price\/#Minimum_Support_Prices_Crops_Classification\" >Minimum Support Prices Crops Classification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/minimum-support-price\/#Minimum_Support_Prices_2025-26_List_for_Rabi_Crops\" >Minimum Support Prices 2025-26 List for Rabi Crops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/minimum-support-price\/#Minimum_Support_Prices_2025-26_List\" >Minimum Support Prices 2025-26 List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/minimum-support-price\/#Factors_Determining_Minimum_Support_Prices\" >Factors Determining Minimum Support Prices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/minimum-support-price\/#Minimum_Support_prices_FAQs\" >Minimum Support prices FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>Minimum Support Price (MSP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a government-set price to protect farmers from market fluctuations by ensuring a minimum income for their produce. It acts as a safety net, preventing farmers from facing losses when market prices fall below production costs. The government announces MSPs for various crops annually, mainly during the rabi and kharif seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Minimum_Support_Price_MSP\"><\/span><b>What is Minimum Support Price (MSP)?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Minimum Support Price (MSP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the guaranteed price set by the Government of India for certain agricultural crops. It ensures farmers receive a fair price, regardless of market conditions. The objective is to encourage agricultural production, ensure food security, and protect farmers&#8217; livelihoods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-mains-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UPSC Exam Syllabus<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MSP_Full_Form\"><\/span><b>MSP Full Form<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MSP full form is <\/span><b>Minimum Support Price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is a critical component of India&#8217;s agricultural policy, providing stability and financial support to farmers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_Support_Price_MSP_Calculation\"><\/span><b>Minimum Support Price (MSP) Calculation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government fixes Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for 22 mandated agricultural crops based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs &amp; Prices (CACP), after considering the views of State Governments and Central Ministries\/Departments concerned and other relevant factors. While recommending MSP, CACP considers various factors viz. cost of production, overall demand-supply situations of various crops in domestic and world markets, domestic and international prices, inter-crop price parity, terms of trade between agriculture and non-agriculture sector, likely effect of price policy on rest of economy and a minimum of 50 per cent as the margin over the cost of production. The production cost computed by CACP includes all paid out costs such as those incurred on account of hired human labour, bullock labour\/machine labour, rent paid for leased land, expenses incurred on use of material inputs like seeds, fertilizers, manures, irrigation charges, depreciation on implements and farm buildings, interest on working capital, diesel\/electricity for operation of pump sets etc, miscellaneous expenses and imputed value of family labour.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_MSP_for_Farmers\"><\/span><b>What is MSP for Farmers?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For farmers, MSP serves as an assurance that they will not incur losses even when market prices are low. It incentivizes the cultivation of essential crops and ensures farmers&#8217; economic well-being. MSP also helps the government maintain buffer stocks for public distribution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Crops_Are_Covered_Under_Minimum_Support_Price\"><\/span><b>How Many Crops Are Covered Under Minimum Support Price?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of 2025, the government announces MSP for <\/span><b>23 crops<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and commercial crops. The crops are divided into rabi and kharif seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1584&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Constitutional bodies in India<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_Support_Prices_Crops_Classification\"><\/span><b>Minimum Support Prices Crops Classification<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kharif Crops<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Rice, Maize, Bajra, Jowar, Ragi, Groundnut, Sunflower Seed, Soybean, Sesamum, Niger Seed, Cotton<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rabi Crops<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Wheat, Barley, Gram, Lentil (Masur), Rapeseed &amp; Mustard, Safflower<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Other Commercial Crops<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sugarcane, Copra, Raw Jute, Toria<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_Support_Prices_2025-26_List_for_Rabi_Crops\"><\/span><b>Minimum Support Prices 2025-26 List for Rabi Crops<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MSP 2025-26 for rabi crops is determined considering input costs, fair return to farmers, and price trends. The official MSP 2025-26 list for rabi crops includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Crop<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>MSP 2025-26 (\u20b9\/Quintal)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Increase from 2024-25<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b92,375<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9100 \u2191<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barley<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91,935<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b985 \u2191<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chana (Gram)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b95,735<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9400 \u2191<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mustard<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b95,850<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9200 \u2191<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Masur (Lentil)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b96,200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9200 \u2191<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These prices ensure profitability for farmers, covering production costs and offering a reasonable margin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1111&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Geography optional Syllabus<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul 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(2023-24)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Margin %<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>KHARIF CROPS<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paddy (Common)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,310<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,300<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,533<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paddy (Grade A)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,345<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,320<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">72%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jowar (Hybrid)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,371<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">124%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,247<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jowar (Maldandi)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,520<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,421<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">125%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bajra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,250<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,625<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">110%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,485<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ragi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,290<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">186%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,860<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maize<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,310<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,225<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">69%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,447<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tur\/Arhar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,300<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7,550<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,761<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">59%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moong<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8,682<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">92%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,788<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,300<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7,400<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">72%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,883<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Groundnut<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6,783<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">69%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,522<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunflower seed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,700<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7,280<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">96%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,853<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soyabean (Yellow)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,560<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,892<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">91%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,261<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sesamum<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9,267<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">270%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6,178<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigerseed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8,717<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">149%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,811<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cotton (Medium Staple)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,700<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7,121<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">92%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,747<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cotton (Long Staple)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7,521<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">88%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>RABI CROPS<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,400<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,275<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">63%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,128<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">102%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barley<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,850<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">68%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,158<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gram<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,440<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,400<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Masur (Lentil)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,950<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6,425<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">118%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,405<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">89%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapeseed &amp; Mustard<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,050<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,650<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,855<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">98%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safflower<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,800<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">93%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,807<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1477&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Cooperative Federalism in India<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_Determining_Minimum_Support_Prices\"><\/span><b>Factors Determining Minimum Support Prices<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The government considers multiple factors while fixing MSP, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost of Production<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ensuring farmers recover input costs and make a profit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Market Price Trends<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Assessing previous year prices and global market trends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Demand and Supply<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Understanding domestic and international demand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inter-Crop Parity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Maintaining balanced incentives across various crops.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Farmer Welfare<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Supporting farmers&#8217; financial stability and income growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Minimum Support Price (MSP) remains a crucial mechanism to protect Indian farmers and ensure agricultural sustainability. With the updated MSP 2025-26 list for rabi crops, the government reaffirms its commitment to farmers&#8217; welfare. Understanding what MSP is, how it benefits farmers, and how many crops are covered under MSP helps in recognizing its role in strengthening India&#8217;s agricultural sector. Stay informed about MSP updates to support farmers and promote a resilient agricultural economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_Support_prices_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Minimum Support prices FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2178 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2178{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2178 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2178{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2178.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2178.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2178.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2178.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2178.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1743598691\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2178\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-2178\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-21780\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse21780\" aria-controls=\"collapse21780\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the Minimum Support Price (MSP)?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse21780\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2178\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-21780\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Minimum Support Price (MSP) is the government-guaranteed price for specific agricultural crops, ensuring farmers receive fair compensation even when market prices fall.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-21781\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse21781\" aria-controls=\"collapse21781\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many crops are covered under MSP in 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse21781\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2178\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-21781\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As of 2025, MSP covers 23 crops, including cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and commercial crops, divided across rabi and kharif seasons.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-21782\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse21782\" aria-controls=\"collapse21782\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the purpose of MSP for farmers?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse21782\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2178\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-21782\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0MSP ensures farmers receive a fair income by protecting them from market volatility, encouraging crop production, and maintaining food security.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-21783\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse21783\" aria-controls=\"collapse21783\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Where can I find the MSP 2025-26 list for rabi crops?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse21783\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2178\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-21783\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The government releases the MSP 2025-26 list for rabi crops, which includes wheat, barley, gram, lentil (masur), rapeseed &amp; mustard, and safflower, with revised prices for farmer welfare.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-21784\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse21784\" aria-controls=\"collapse21784\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the MSP full form?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse21784\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2178\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-21784\"> <div 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