AreaIndia

Commodity GroupGrains

CommodityBarley and Wheat

Date18/10/2022

Policy CategoryConsumption and marketing

Policy InstrumentGovernment procurement

DescriptionApproved increases in MSP for six raby crops by up to 9 percent. Wheat MSP was increased from INR 2 015 to INR 2 125 per quintal (USD 245.3 to USD 258.7 per tonne), while barley MSP was increased from INR 1 635 to INR 1 735 per quintal (from USD 199.1 to USD 211.2 per tonne).