Minimum Support Price (MSP): Latest Rates for Paddy, Wheat and Jute
How MSP is set, the most recent announced prices for the crops that matter in West Bengal, and how a farmer sells at MSP.
01What MSP Is and How It Is Set
The Minimum Support Price is the price at which the government is ready to buy a notified crop from farmers. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) recommends it, and the Union Cabinet approves it. Since the 2018-19 Budget, the stated principle is an MSP of at least 1.5 times the all-India weighted average cost of production.
02Latest Announced MSP
| Crop | Season | MSP (₹ per quintal) |
|---|---|---|
| Paddy (common) | Kharif 2026-27 | 2,441 |
| Paddy (Grade A) | Kharif 2026-27 | 2,461 |
| Raw jute (TD-3) | 2026-27 | 5,925 |
| Wheat | Rabi marketing season 2027-28 (sown now) | 2,610 |
03Other Rabi 2027-28 Prices Reported
- Gram: ₹5,958
- Masur (lentil): ₹7,390
- Rapeseed and mustard: ₹6,613
- Barley: ₹2,286
These prices are from a press report of the Cabinet decision and are listed here for reference.
04Jute: The Bengal Crop
- The Cabinet approved the 2026-27 MSP for raw jute on 24 February 2026, reported as about 61.8% above the cost of production.
- The Jute Corporation of India (JCI) is the nodal agency for price support operations, and the Centre meets any losses, as reported at the time of the decision.
05Selling Paddy at MSP in West Bengal
- Register on the state e-paddy portal, epaddy.wb.gov.in, run by the Department of Food & Supplies, using farmer self-registration with an Aadhaar OTP.
- Upload the documents the portal asks for and note the registration number.
- Book a slot and take the paddy to the allotted procurement centre. The portal lists centralised centres, mobile centres and centres run by FPOs, SHGs, LAMPS and PAMS.
- Payment is made through the bank account on record.
06What MSP Does Not Guarantee
- MSP is a floor that the government offers through procurement. It does not bind private traders.
- Government buying is concentrated on a few crops and in certain states, so many farmers sell below MSP in the open market.
- Quality norms such as moisture content apply at the centre.
07Official Links
08Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MSP for paddy this year?
₹2,441 per quintal for common paddy and ₹2,461 for Grade A in the 2026-27 kharif season, as reported after the Cabinet decision.
Which wheat price applies to a farmer who sowed this winter?
The marketing season 2027-28 price of ₹2,610 per quintal. The ₹2,585 figure was for wheat harvested in spring 2026.
Who buys jute at MSP?
The Jute Corporation of India runs price support operations when market prices fall below the MSP.
Is MSP a law?
No. It is a policy announcement backed by government procurement. There is no legal guarantee that every sale will be at MSP.
This page is updated periodically. Benefit amounts, limits, dates and portal menus change; for the most current and binding information, always refer to the official portal or the implementing office.