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Cabinet raises MSPs for all rabi crops; safflower increase highest at ₹675 per quintal
The brief
- Higher MSPs approved for all mandated rabi crops for 2027-28
- The package sets aside ₹91,000 crore
- Higher support prices may benefit farm-input companies while raising food-price pressures
- 12% deficit: Rain report gives a dry reading
- Edible oils duty cut: Indian govt has to balance consumers’ and farmers’ interest, says Agriculture Minister
- India cuts FY27 foodgrain production target by 2.63 million tonnes amid El Niño fears
- Pulses prices surge up to 11% in a month as festive demand, crop concerns bite
- India’s kharif crops output may be lower, crops in winter season also at risk in rainfed areas