Rabi MSP 2027-28: safflower gets the biggest hike, wheat ₹2,610
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On 30 September 2026 the CCEA approved Minimum Support Prices for Rabi crops for marketing season 2027-28. Wheat MSP is ₹2,610 a quintal, up ₹25. Safflower got the largest increase, ₹675, followed by rapeseed and mustard at ₹413. Expected margins over cost range from 50 per cent for safflower to 106 per cent for wheat.
- Approved by
- CCEA, 30 Sep 2026
- Season
- Rabi Marketing Season 2027-28
- Wheat
- ₹2,610/qtl (+₹25)
- Biggest hike
- Safflower +₹675
- Highest margin
- Wheat, 106%
- Rule
- at least 1.5 times cost (Budget 2018-19)
Rabi MSP 2027-28: what happened?
MSP for rabi crops is announced before sowing so farmers can plan. This year the Government again gave bigger hikes to oilseeds and pulses than to wheat, to push crop diversification.
- CCEA approved MSPs for mandated Rabi crops for Marketing Season 2027-28 [PIB].
- Highest absolute hike: safflower ₹675/qtl, then rapeseed & mustard ₹413; lentil ₹390, barley ₹136, gram ₹83, wheat ₹25 [PIB].
- Wheat MSP ₹2,610/qtl (margin over cost 106%); lentil ₹7,390; mustard ₹6,613; safflower ₹7,215 [PIB].
What cost does MSP cover?
- The cost used includes hired labour, bullock or machine labour, rent for leased land, seeds, fertilisers, manure, irrigation, depreciation, interest on working capital, diesel or electricity for pumps, and imputed value of family labour.
- The Union Budget 2018-19 promised MSP at least 1.5 times the all-India weighted average cost of production.
What are the Rabi MSPs for 2027-28?
| Crop | MSP 2027-28 | Cost | Margin % | MSP 2026-27 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | 2610 | 1264 | 106 | 2585 | 25 |
| Barley | 2286 | 1447 | 58 | 2150 | 136 |
| Gram | 5958 | 3751 | 59 | 5875 | 83 |
| Lentil (Masur) | 7390 | 3854 | 92 | 7000 | 390 |
| Rapeseed & Mustard | 6613 | 3367 | 96 | 6200 | 413 |
| Safflower | 7215 | 4810 | 50 | 6540 | 675 |
Cost includes paid-out costs and imputed value of family labour.
How has procurement changed?
| Item | 2004-14 | 2014-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat procured | 2254 LMT | 3715 LMT |
| 6 Rabi crops procured | 2302 LMT | 3921 LMT |
| MSP paid, wheat | ₹2.56 lakh crore | ₹7.31 lakh crore |
| MSP paid, 6 Rabi crops | ₹2.65 lakh crore | ₹8.36 lakh crore |
Why does Rabi MSP 2027-28 matter?
| Angle | What to note |
|---|---|
| Farmers | Assured price signal before sowing. |
| Diversification | Larger hikes for oilseeds and pulses to cut edible oil and pulse imports. |
| Food security | Wheat procurement feeds the public distribution system. |
What are the challenges in Rabi MSP 2027-28?
- Wheat’s small ₹25 rise against rising input costs.
- Procurement of pulses and oilseeds is much weaker than of wheat.
- Benefit reaches mainly farmers in procurement States.
What should be done next on Rabi MSP 2027-28?
- Stronger procurement for oilseeds and pulses.
- Better awareness of MSP among small farmers.
What can Prelims ask on Rabi MSP 2027-28?
- Rabi crops with MSP: wheat, barley, gram, lentil, rapeseed-mustard, safflower.
- Highest absolute hike 2027-28: safflower ₹675.
- Highest margin: wheat 106%; lowest: safflower 50%.
- MSP approved by CCEA.
How to write about Rabi MSP 2027-28 in Mains
Practice question (15 marks, 250 words): Higher MSP for pulses and oilseeds alone cannot ensure crop diversification. Examine.
- Intro: Rabi MSP 2027-28 hikes.
- Why diversify: imports, water.
- Limits: procurement, markets, yields.
- Way forward.
What should UPPCS aspirants note?
- UP is a major wheat, mustard and lentil producer, so these MSPs matter for GS-VI agriculture answers.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB, CCEA (2026-09-30): CCEA approved MSPs for mandated Rabi crops for Marketing Season 2027-28.
- MSP and procurement are among the most asked agricultural topics in Prelims and Mains.
Quotable data pointHighest absolute hike: safflower ₹675/qtl, then rapeseed & mustard ₹413; lentil ₹390, barley ₹136, gram ₹83, wheat ₹25.
PIB, CCEA: MSP for Rabi Crops for Marketing Season 2027-28, 30 Sep 2026
Exam angle
Prelims: which crops are Rabi mandated crops; cost concept used. · Mains: Is MSP-led diversification towards pulses/oilseeds working?
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
In Rabi MSP 2027-28, the highest expected margin over cost of production is for
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB, 30 Sep 2026: 106%.
The highest absolute increase in Rabi MSP for 2027-28 is for
Answer (c) & explanation
₹675 per quintal.
The principle of fixing MSP at least 1.5 times the cost of production was announced in
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB, 30 Sep 2026.
Questions students ask about this
What is the wheat MSP for 2027-28?
₹2,610 per quintal, up ₹25.
Which Rabi crop got the highest MSP increase?
Safflower, up ₹675 per quintal.
What margin over cost does wheat MSP give?
106 per cent.
Who approves MSP?
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
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Official source: PIB, CCEA: MSP for Rabi Crops for Marketing Season 2027-28, 30 Sep 2026
facts from cited sources only; faculty review pending