Govt hikes pulses MSP by up to Rs 425/qtl to boost output
8 years, 9 months ago

Govt hikes pulses MSP by up to Rs 425/qtl to boost output

Firstpost  

Government today sharply hiked the minimum support price of pulses by up to Rs 425 per quintal for this year to boost output and check price rise, while making a modest raise of Rs 60 in paddy MSP to Rs 1,470 per quintal. New Delhi: Government today sharply hiked the minimum support price of pulses by up to Rs 425 per quintal for this year to boost output and check price rise, while making a modest raise of Rs 60 in paddy MSP to Rs 1,470 per quintal. The government also approved a bonus of Rs 425 for pulses and Rs 100-200 per quintal for oilseeds growers over and above the MSP to encourage domestic production and check prices. The MSP of sunflower seed has been hiked by Rs 150 per quintal to Rs 3,950 and sesamum support price has been increased by Rs 300 to Rs 5,000 per quintal for this year.

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Centre hikes MSP on jute by ₹315 per quintal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Centre hikes MSP on jute by ₹315 per quintal

The Hindu  

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has fixed the Minimum Support Price of raw jute for 2025-26 marketing season at ₹5,650 per quintal. Announcing the decision at a press conference here on Wednesday, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the new MSP will ensure a return of 66.8% over the average cost of production and will benefit jute growers. In …

Cabinet hikes raw jute MSP by 6 per cent to Rs 5,650 per quintal; reviews NHM outcomes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cabinet hikes raw jute MSP by 6 per cent to Rs 5,650 per quintal; reviews NHM outcomes

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided to hike the Minimum Support Price for raw jute by 6 per cent to Rs 5,650 per quintal for the 2025-26 marketing season. Briefing the media after the Union Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the new MSP for jute ensures a return …

Govt cuts reserve price of rice for OMSS to ₹2,250/quintal
2 months ago

Govt cuts reserve price of rice for OMSS to ₹2,250/quintal

Live Mint  

In a move to enhance food security and boost ethanol production, Union food and consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi announced a revision to the Open Market Sale Scheme Policy for 2024-25. The updated policy, announced on 17 January, sets a reserve price of ₹2,250 per quintal for rice sold to state governments, state corporations, and community kitchens, without the need …

Telangana urges Centre to ensure MSP of ₹20K per tonne of oilpalm bunches, to hike import duty
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana urges Centre to ensure MSP of ₹20K per tonne of oilpalm bunches, to hike import duty

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Telangana Minister for Agriculture Tummala Nageswara Rao has requested the Centre, particularly Union Minister of Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan, to ensure minimum support price of at least ₹20,000 per tonne to oilpalm bunches to protect the interests of farmers taking to the plantation crop that has the potential to reduce the edible oil import bill considerably. Further, he suggested …

Centre Hikes MSP for Copra Upto Rs 12,100 per quintal
3 months ago

Centre Hikes MSP for Copra Upto Rs 12,100 per quintal

Deccan Chronicle  

Briefing the media after the cabinet meeting, information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters that a decision in this regard was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The MSP for 'milling copra' has been increased by Rs 420 to Rs 11,582 per quintal, while for 'ball copra' by Rs 100 to …

Centre hikes MSP for copra for crop season 2025
3 months ago

Centre hikes MSP for copra for crop season 2025

New Indian Express  

As part of its pro-farmers stance since assuming power for its third term, the government on Friday approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price for copra for the 2025 season. The hike includes a rise of Rs 422 per quintal for milling copra and Rs 100 per quintal for ball copra. Briefing the media after the meeting of the …

TN farmers unhappy with 5 per cent paddy MSP hike, want incentive from govt
8 months, 3 weeks ago

TN farmers unhappy with 5 per cent paddy MSP hike, want incentive from govt

New Indian Express  

TIRUCHY/MADURAI: The central government’s announcement to raise the minimum support price for paddy from Rs 2,183/quintal to Rs 2,300 has met with mixed response, as majority of the farmers are unhappy with the increment of Rs 117 or 5% compared to last year. Imploring the government to consider raising the MSP to Rs 3,200/quintal, farmers’ associations have argued that the …

MSP hike likely to benefit FMCG, auto, banking and consumer stocks
9 months ago

MSP hike likely to benefit FMCG, auto, banking and consumer stocks

Live Mint  

Union Cabinet announced MSP hike for 14 Kharif crops for 2024-2025 season, aiming to boost farmers' incomes and rural economy. Moreover, the banking sector is likely to see positive effects from the higher income levels among farmers, which could lead to increased deposits and credit uptake in rural areas. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Notably, FMCG and auto stocks have been trending higher …

Govt Hikes Paddy MSP By Rs 117 To Rs 2,300 Per Quintal For 2024-25, Approves MSP For Total 14 Kharif Crops
9 months ago

Govt Hikes Paddy MSP By Rs 117 To Rs 2,300 Per Quintal For 2024-25, Approves MSP For Total 14 Kharif Crops

ABP News  

In a significant move ahead of crucial state assembly polls, the Indian government on Wednesday announced an increase in the minimum support price for paddy by 5.35 per cent to Rs 2,300 per quintal for the 2024-25 kharif marketing season. Despite managing a substantial surplus of rice, the government approved a Rs 117 per quintal hike in paddy support price. …

Gains in pulses output hits climate-crisis hurdle
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Gains in pulses output hits climate-crisis hurdle

Hindustan Times  

The El Nino weather pattern last year stoked prices of pulses, a common source of protein for most Indians, despite a 37% jump in overall domestic production since 2015-16, which has helped India cut down on costly imports. Between 2004-05 and 2013-14, pulses, as a group, saw a price spike of 143%, pushed up by global prices and rising protein …

Govt hikes wheat MSP by Rs 150 to Rs 2,275 per quintal for 2024-25
1 year, 5 months ago

Govt hikes wheat MSP by Rs 150 to Rs 2,275 per quintal for 2024-25

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Ahead of the assembly polls in key wheat growing states, the government on Wednesday announced an increase in the minimum support price of wheat by Rs 150 to Rs 2,275 per quintal for the 2024-25 marketing season. Currently, the MSP of wheat stands at Rs 2,125 per quintal for the 2023-24 marketing season. The MSP of wheat has …

Modi government hikes MSP for rabi crops for season 2024-25: Check latest prices
1 year, 5 months ago

Modi government hikes MSP for rabi crops for season 2024-25: Check latest prices

India TV News  

Ahead of upcoming Assembly elections, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided to raise the Minimum Support Prices for all required Rabi crops for the 2024-25 marketing season. The highest increase in MSP has been approved for lentil at Rs 425 per quintal followed by rapeseed and mustard at Rs 200 per quintal. Check the latest MSP of rabi crops Currently, …

Govt hikes wheat MSP by ₹150 per quintal to ₹2,275/quintal for 2024-25: I&B minister
1 year, 5 months ago

Govt hikes wheat MSP by ₹150 per quintal to ₹2,275/quintal for 2024-25: I&B minister

The Hindu  

October 18, 2023 05:03 pm | Updated 05:39 pm IST - New Delhi Ahead of assembly polls in key wheat growing states, the government on Wednesday announced an increase in the minimum support price of wheat by ₹150 to ₹2,275 per quintal for the 2024-25 marketing season. Currently, the MSP on wheat stands at ₹2,125 per quintal for the 2023-24 …

Wheat MSP increased by ₹150; highest hike since Narendra Modi became PM
1 year, 5 months ago

Wheat MSP increased by ₹150; highest hike since Narendra Modi became PM

Hindustan Times  

The Central government on Wednesday announced an increase in the minimum support price of wheat by ₹150. This is the highest hike in MSP prices since Narendra Modi became the prime minister of the country in 2014, PTI reported. Information and Broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur said the panel has approved hikes in the MSP of all mandated rabi crops for …

Not happy with compensation, say Haryana sunflower farmers
1 year, 9 months ago

Not happy with compensation, say Haryana sunflower farmers

Hindustan Times  

Sunflower growers, who are demanding a minimum support price of ₹6,400 per quintal, are not happy with the compensation announced by chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar. Sunflower farmers, who are demanding a minimum support price of ₹ 6,400 per quintal, are not happy with the compensation announced by Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar. The government is trying to lure …

Telangana BJP hails hike in MSP
1 year, 9 months ago

Telangana BJP hails hike in MSP

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana BJP expressed its appreciation for the Union government's decision to increase the minimum support price for various crops in the upcoming Kharif crop season and the 2023-24 marketing season. Union minister G. Kishan Reddy highlighted the significant benefits for Telangana farmers, with MSPs having increased by an average of 60 per cent to 80 per cent since …

Telangana BJP Applauds Union Government's Increased MSP
1 year, 9 months ago

Telangana BJP Applauds Union Government's Increased MSP

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana BJP expressed its appreciation for the Union government's decision to increase the minimum support price for various crops in the upcoming Kharif crop season and the 2023-24 marketing season. Union minister G. Kishan Reddy highlighted the significant benefits for Telangana farmers, with MSPs having increased by an average of 60 per cent to 80 per cent since …

Centre increases minimum support price for wheat, mustard
2 years, 5 months ago

Centre increases minimum support price for wheat, mustard

The Hindu  

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, met here on Tuesday, announced an increase of 2% to 9% in the Minimum Support Prices for six mandated rabi crops for this season. The farmers’ organisations, who have been alleging that the Centre is delaying the announcement of the MSP, said the increase in paltry and by keeping the MSP of wheat low, …

Good news for farmers! Govt hikes wheat MSP by Rs 110 to Rs 2,125/quintal; 2-9% rise in 6 rabi crops
2 years, 5 months ago

Good news for farmers! Govt hikes wheat MSP by Rs 110 to Rs 2,125/quintal; 2-9% rise in 6 rabi crops

India TV News  

The government on Tuesday hiked the minimum support price of six rabi crops by up to 9 per cent, with Rs 110 per quintal increase for wheat crop to boost domestic production and farmers' income. Wheat MSP has been raised by 5.45 per cent to Rs 2,125 per quintal from Rs 2,015 per quintal to encourage more area under the …

Modi govt hikes MSP on paddy by Rs 100 to Rs 2,040 per quintal
2 years, 9 months ago

Modi govt hikes MSP on paddy by Rs 100 to Rs 2,040 per quintal

India TV News  

Modi govt hikes MSP on paddy by Rs 100 to Rs 2,040 per quintal The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the increase in MSP for all mandated Kharif crops for the 2022-23 crop year. Highlights Centre approves MSPs for Kharif Marketing Season 2022-23, informs Union Minister Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by …

What is Minimum Support Price, or MSP?
3 years, 2 months ago

What is Minimum Support Price, or MSP?

Business Standard  

MSPs are the prices at which the government procures certain crops from farmers to insure them against any sharp fall in prices. Based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices, the government declares MSP after considering the views of state governments and Central Ministries/Departments concerned for agricultural crops such as cereal, pulses, oilseeds and commercial crops …

Uttar Pradesh: Govt hikes sugarcane purchase price by Rs 25 per quintal
3 years, 5 months ago

Uttar Pradesh: Govt hikes sugarcane purchase price by Rs 25 per quintal

India TV News  

In a major decision barely months ahead of the upcoming 2022 Assembly elections, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday announced a Rs 25 per quintal hike in the purchase prices of sugarcane in the state. Addressing a meeting of farmers here organised by the BJP's Kisan Morcha, Adityanath said, "The government has decided that the variety of sugarcane …

Explained | Why has the MSP for oilseeds been significantly increased?
3 years, 6 months ago

Explained | Why has the MSP for oilseeds been significantly increased?

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Union government last week announced higher Minimum Support Price for rabi crops to boost their production. The government thus hopes to cut down India’s dependence on foreign oil imports by boosting domestic production, and protect Indian consumers from price shocks due to global factors. It is also worth noting that the Centre had last month …

Amid protests, Centre hikes minimum support price for rabi crops
3 years, 6 months ago

Amid protests, Centre hikes minimum support price for rabi crops

The Hindu  

The Centre has increased the minimum support price for wheat for the upcoming rabi season to ₹2,015 per quintal, a 2% hike from the ₹1,975 per quintal rate of last year. Rapeseed and mustard farmers, who saw MSP rise 8.6%, or ₹400 per quintal, to a rate of ₹5,050 per quintal can also expect 100% returns. Masoor dal also saw …

Govt Hikes Wheat MSP by Rs 40 to Rs 2,015 Per Quintal for 2021-22 Crop Year
3 years, 6 months ago

Govt Hikes Wheat MSP by Rs 40 to Rs 2,015 Per Quintal for 2021-22 Crop Year

News 18  

New Delhi: The government on Wednesday hiked the minimum support price for wheat by Rs 40 to Rs 2,015 per quintal and for mustard seed by Rs 400 to Rs 5,050 per quintal for the current crop year. According to an official release, the CCEA has approved increase in the MSP for six rabi crops for the 2021-22 crop year …

Modi Govt hikes wheat MSP to Rs 2,015 per quintal amid ongoing farmers' protest
3 years, 6 months ago

Modi Govt hikes wheat MSP to Rs 2,015 per quintal amid ongoing farmers' protest

India TV News  

Rabi crop MSP: The government on Wednesday hiked the minimum support price for wheat by Rs 40 to Rs 2,015 per quintal and for mustard seed by Rs 400 to Rs 5,050 per quintal for the current crop year in order to boost crop area as well as income of farmers. Wheat MSP has been increased by Rs 40 to …

Farmers disappointed over ‘meagre hike’ in MSP for paddy
3 years, 9 months ago

Farmers disappointed over ‘meagre hike’ in MSP for paddy

The Hindu  

A section of farmers’ representatives of Tiruchi and delta districts has expressed disappointment over the “meagre” increase in the minimum support price for paddy announced by the Union government on Wednesday. Swaminathan Committee recommendation of providing for 50% profit over and above cost of cultivation for agricultural produce, Arupathy Kalyanam, general secretary, Federation of Farmers’ Associations of Delta Districts, said …

MSP hike to boost farmers’ income, improve living standards, says PM Modi
3 years, 9 months ago

MSP hike to boost farmers’ income, improve living standards, says PM Modi

Live Mint  

With the Centre hiking the MSP of several crops on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the move will boost farmers' income and improve their living standards. The support price of maize has been increased marginally by ₹20 to ₹1,870 per quintal for the 2021-22 crop year from ₹1,850 per quintal last year. The moong support price has been increased …

Centre hikes MSP for kharif crops for 2021-2022; check new prices for paddy, pules, oilseeds here
3 years, 9 months ago

Centre hikes MSP for kharif crops for 2021-2022; check new prices for paddy, pules, oilseeds here

Firstpost  

Agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar said the Cabinet has approved the MSP of 14 kharif crops and farmers would get 50 to 85 percent returns over their cost of production New Delhi: The government on Wednesday raised the minimum support price of paddy marginally by Rs 72 per quintal to Rs 1,940 per quintal for the 2021-22 crop year, while …

Govt Hikes MSP of Milling Copra By Rs 375 Per Quintal, Ball Copra Up Rs 300 Per Qtl
4 years, 1 month ago

Govt Hikes MSP of Milling Copra By Rs 375 Per Quintal, Ball Copra Up Rs 300 Per Qtl

News 18  

The government on Wednesday approved an increase in the minimum support price of milling copra by Rs 375 per quintal and ball copra by Rs 300 per quintal to boost farmers’ income. The MSP for fair average quality of milling copra has been increased to Rs 10,335 per quintal from Rs 9,960 per quintal for 2020 season, while the MSP …

Govt Hikes Support Prices for Wheat, Five Other Rabi Crops
4 years, 5 months ago

Govt Hikes Support Prices for Wheat, Five Other Rabi Crops

News 18  

The government on Monday hiked the minimum price for buying six rabi crops, including wheat, by up to six per cent, as it sought to send a strong message to farmers on continuation of MSP-based procurement system. The MSP of wheat, the biggest crop of rabi season, has been hiked by Rs 50 to Rs 1,975 per quintal, Agriculture Minister …

Govt hikes MSP for Rabi crops like wheat and gram
4 years, 5 months ago

Govt hikes MSP for Rabi crops like wheat and gram

India TV News  

The Union Cabinet has approved hike in Minimum Support Price for Rabi crops such as Wheat and Gram. The new farm bills will help farmers widen the range and market area to sell their produce and also negotiate for a better price. The government proposed three new farm bills, out of which two have already been passed in both the …

Govt hikes MSP for rabi crops as farm bills row rages on
4 years, 5 months ago

Govt hikes MSP for rabi crops as farm bills row rages on

India Today  

The government on Monday hiked the minimum price for buying six rabi crops, including wheat, by up to six per cent, as it sought to send a strong message to farmers on continuation of Minimum Support Price -based procurement system. The MSP of wheat, the biggest crop of rabi season, has been hiked by Rs 50 to Rs 1,975 per …

As part of Haryana’s diversification drive, farmers opting for non-paddy crops to get Rs 7,000 per acre
4 years, 10 months ago

As part of Haryana’s diversification drive, farmers opting for non-paddy crops to get Rs 7,000 per acre

Hindustan Times  

CHANDIGARH: In its first firm crop diversification push, the Haryana government has decided to buy maize and pulses at the minimum support price. The crop diversification drive of the BJP-JJP coalition government comes ahead of the paddy transplantation season that begins on June 15. Appealing to farmers to save water, Khattar said, “Under the Mera Pani-Meri Virasat scheme, farmers switching …

Uttarakhand increases wheat MSP by Rs 65 to Rs 1,925 per quintal
5 years ago

Uttarakhand increases wheat MSP by Rs 65 to Rs 1,925 per quintal

India TV News  

The Uttarakhand government on Tuesday hiked the Minimum Support Price for wheat by Rs 65 to Rs 1,925 per quintal from Rs 1,860 per quintal. Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat gave his nod for the hike in wheat MSP while reviewing preparations for rabi purchase season. He said wheat purchase centres should be set up in time, and also issued …

Union Cabinet hikes MSPs for rabi crops, approves BSNL-MTNL merger, regularises unauthorised Delhi colonies: 5 key decisions taken today
5 years, 4 months ago

Union Cabinet hikes MSPs for rabi crops, approves BSNL-MTNL merger, regularises unauthorised Delhi colonies: 5 key decisions taken today

Firstpost  

The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took major decisions aimed at reviving the economy The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took major decisions aimed at reviving the economy. The major decisions include a hike in minimum support prices of rabi crops, merger of ailing telecom PSUs BSNL and MTNL, opening …

Govt hikes MSP for wheat by ₹85, pulses by ₹325 per quintal
5 years, 4 months ago

Govt hikes MSP for wheat by ₹85, pulses by ₹325 per quintal

The Hindu  

In a move to increase farmers’ incomes, the Union Cabinet has decided to hike the Minimum Support Price for Rabi crops for the marketing season 2020-21, the government announced on Wednesday. “The increase in MSP for Rabi Crops for 2020-21 is in line with the principle of fixing the MSPs at a level of at least 1.5 times of the …

Govt hikes MSP for wheat by Rs 85/qtl; pulses up to Rs 325/qtl
5 years, 4 months ago

Govt hikes MSP for wheat by Rs 85/qtl; pulses up to Rs 325/qtl

India TV News  

The government on Wednesday hiked the minimum support price for wheat by Rs 85 to Rs 1,925 a quintal and for pulses by up to Rs 325 per quintal. The CCEA has approved Rs 85 per quintal hike in wheat MSP to Rs 1,925 per quintal for the 2019-20 rabi crop, up from Rs 1,840 per quintal last year. Barley …

Govt hikes minimum support price of wheat by Rs 85 per quintal and pulses by up to Rs 325 per quintal
5 years, 4 months ago

Govt hikes minimum support price of wheat by Rs 85 per quintal and pulses by up to Rs 325 per quintal

Firstpost  

The government on Wednesday increased the minimum support price for wheat by Rs 85 to Rs 1,925 a quintal and for pulses by up to Rs 325 per quintal, official sources said New Delhi: The government on Wednesday hiked the minimum support price for wheat by Rs 85 to Rs 1,925 a quintal and for pulses by up to Rs …

Govt hikes wheat MSP by Rs 85/qtl; pulses up to Rs 325/qtl
5 years, 4 months ago

Govt hikes wheat MSP by Rs 85/qtl; pulses up to Rs 325/qtl

India Today  

The government on Wednesday increased the minimum support price for wheat by Rs 85 to Rs 1,925 a quintal and for pulses by up to Rs 325 per quintal, official sources said. According to sources, the CCEA has approved Rs 85 per quintal hike in wheat MSP to Rs 1,925 per quintal for the 2019-20 rabi crop, up from Rs …

Key decisions by Modi cabinet: MSP for rabi crops hiked, unauthorised Delhi colonies regularised
5 years, 4 months ago

Key decisions by Modi cabinet: MSP for rabi crops hiked, unauthorised Delhi colonies regularised

India Today  

Hike in minimum support price for rabi crops and regularisation of unauthorised colonies of Delhi are among the key decisions taken by the Narendra Modi cabinet today. Briefing media on decisions taken by the Modi cabinet, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said, It has been decided to give ownership rights to 40 lakh people living in unauthorised colonies of Delhi. On …

Odisha farmers spend Rs 2,403 to produce a quintal of paddy, get only Rs 1,815
5 years, 7 months ago

Odisha farmers spend Rs 2,403 to produce a quintal of paddy, get only Rs 1,815

India TV News  

Compared to an estimated cost of production of paddy at Rs 2,403 a quintal in Odisha, farmers in the state lose Rs 588 per quintal when they sell their produce to the government at the Minimum Support Price. "According to an estimation done for 2018-19 crop year, the cost of production of a quintal of paddy in Odisha is Rs …

Govt hikes paddy MSP by 3.7% to Rs 1,815 per quintal for 2019-20 crop season: Agriculture minister
5 years, 8 months ago

Govt hikes paddy MSP by 3.7% to Rs 1,815 per quintal for 2019-20 crop season: Agriculture minister

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday hiked the minimum support price for paddy marginally by Rs 65/quintal to Rs 1,815 for the 2019-20 crop year, while rates for oilseeds, pulses and other cereals were raised substantially. The government has raised paddy MSP for both common and A grade varieties by Rs 65/quintal for the 2019-20 crop year from over last …

Delhi government plans 50% higher MSP for grain
6 years ago

Delhi government plans 50% higher MSP for grain

The Quint  

New Delhi, Feb 24 The Delhi government said here on Sunday it plans to implement the Swaminathan committee report and allow 50 per cent higher minimum support price for farmers. Under the proposed "Mukhya Mantri Kisan Mitra Yojna", the MSP with 50 per cent margin at the cost of production is likely to be Rs 2,616 per quintal for wheat …

A grim Diwali for farmers as new MSP policy fails to cheer them
6 years, 4 months ago

A grim Diwali for farmers as new MSP policy fails to cheer them

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The June of 2017 marked an inflection point in Indian agriculture. Firstly, it promised that henceforth MSPs will be fixed to ensure at least 50% returns on production cost to farmers and secondly, it pledged to ensure effective price support-based procurement of pulses and oilseeds, going beyond the usual rice and wheat purchased by the government for the …

Farmers hit as prices of kharif crops plunge below MSPs
6 years, 5 months ago

Farmers hit as prices of kharif crops plunge below MSPs

Live Mint  

Wholesale prices of just-harvested kharif crops are trading at lower than minimum support prices, despite the government’s promise to ensure better prices for farmers. The latest farm gate price of moong is not only less than this year’s MSP but also less than the MSP of last year and production costs estimated at ₹ 4,650 per quintal. In Madhya Pradesh’s …

Narendra Modi govt's hike in MSPs for kharif crops well below ones announced under UPA: RBI
6 years, 5 months ago

Narendra Modi govt's hike in MSPs for kharif crops well below ones announced under UPA: RBI

Firstpost  

The government had announced the hike in MSPs in July for the summer or the kharif crop, following a budget announcement affirming a 50 percent mark up to farmers over the cost of produce. Mumbai: The hike in minimum support prices for kharif crop announced in July by the Narendra Modi Government was “well below” the ones effected under the …

Farmers' income will increase to Rs 62,635 cr, says govt as it hikes MSP of Rabi crops
6 years, 5 months ago

Farmers' income will increase to Rs 62,635 cr, says govt as it hikes MSP of Rabi crops

India TV News  

Grappling with discontent within the agriculture sector, the Modi government on Wednesday hiked minimum support price of Rabi crops. During the Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government approved a Rs 105 per quintal hike in the minimum support price of wheat to Rs 1,840 per quintal for 2018-19 season. "By increasing the MSP today the farmers …

Cabinet hikes minimum support prices of Rabi crops; MSP for wheat up by Rs 105 per quintal for 2018-19
6 years, 5 months ago

Cabinet hikes minimum support prices of Rabi crops; MSP for wheat up by Rs 105 per quintal for 2018-19

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Government on Wednesday announced 6 percent hike in support price of wheat at Rs 1,840 per quintal, a move that will give farmers an additional income of Rs 62,635 crore and help contain their simmering discontent over high input cost and low sales realisation. The Cabinet has approved a Rs 105 per quintal hike in wheat MSP …

Government raises MSP for winter crops as farmers keep up pressure
6 years, 5 months ago

Government raises MSP for winter crops as farmers keep up pressure

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A day after farmer protests for better crop prices rocked the national capital, the Centre on Wednesday raised minimum support prices for winter crops to ensure farmers get 50% more than what they spend on cultivation. While MSP for wheat, the main winter crop, was raised to ₹ 1,840 per quintal, a 6% increase over last year, the …

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