Centre hikes rabi MSPs for 2027-28 to boost oilseeds; wheat raised by ₹25
The Centre increased the minimum support prices (MSPs) for rabi crops for 2027-28, with safflower seeing the largest hike of ₹675 per quintal. Wheat's MSP rose by ₹25 to ₹2,610, the smallest increase, but it maintains the highest margin over production costs at 106%. The government aims to ensure better returns for farmers and promote crop diversification, especially towards pulses and oilseeds.