The absolute highest increase in MSP has been announced for safflower at Rs 600 per quintal, followed by lentil (masur) at Rs 300 per quintal. (Photo: PTI) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi Crops for Marketing Season 2026-27.

For wheat, which is one of the highest consumed food grains in India, the MSP has been set at Rs 160 per quintal.

For rapeseed and mustard, it has been set at Rs 250 per quintal, for gram at Rs 225 and barley at Rs 170.

The absolute highest increase in MSP has been announced for safflower at Rs 600 per quintal, followed by lentil (masur) at Rs 300 per quintal.

"The estimated procurement dur

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