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The government on Wednesday approved a 6.59% hike in the minimum support price of wheat, raising it to Rs 2,585 per quintal for the 2026-27 marketing season, compared to Rs 2,425 per quintal in the previous year.

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Announcing the move, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Cabinet cleared the MSP for six rabi crops for 2026-27, based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices.

In terms of absolute increase, safflower saw the steepest rise of Rs 600 per quintal, followed by lentil (masur) at Rs 300 per quintal. The MSP of rapeseed and

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