Soybean MSP 2026-27 Is ₹5,708 and Cotton ₹8,267: Full Kharif MSP List and Why Market Prices Are Often Lower
Soybean MSP for 2026-27 is ₹5,708 a quintal, medium-staple cotton ₹8,267 and tur ₹8,450. Full kharif MSP table and how to sell at MSP in Maharashtra.
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The minimum support price of soybean (yellow) for kharif 2026-27 is ₹5,708 per quintal, up ₹380, while medium-staple cotton is ₹8,267, up ₹557. The Cabinet approved MSPs for 14 kharif crops on 13 May 2026. Tur (arhar) is ₹8,450 and hybrid jowar ₹4,023.
These matter now because the kharif harvest is reaching mandis across Maharashtra in October and November.
Kharif MSP 2026-27: full list
| Crop | MSP 2025-26 | MSP 2026-27 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy (common) | 2,369 | 2,441 | ₹72 |
| Paddy (Grade A) | 2,389 | 2,461 | ₹72 |
| Jowar (hybrid) | 3,699 | 4,023 | ₹324 |
| Jowar (maldandi) | 3,749 | 4,073 | ₹324 |
| Bajra | 2,775 | 2,900 | ₹125 |
| Ragi | 4,886 | 5,205 | ₹319 |
| Maize | 2,400 | 2,410 | ₹10 |
| Tur (arhar) | 8,000 | 8,450 | ₹450 |
| Moong | 8,768 | 8,780 | ₹12 |
| Urad | 7,800 | 8,200 | ₹400 |
| Groundnut | 7,263 | 7,517 | ₹254 |
| Sunflower seed | 7,721 | 8,343 | ₹622 |
| Soybean (yellow) | 5,328 | 5,708 | ₹380 |
| Sesamum | 9,846 | 10,346 | ₹500 |
| Nigerseed | 9,537 | 10,052 | ₹515 |
| Cotton (medium staple) | 7,710 | 8,267 | ₹557 |
| Cotton (long staple) | 8,110 | 8,667 | ₹557 |
All figures are in rupees per quintal. The government says every crop’s MSP is at least 1.5 times the weighted average cost of production.
Why mandi prices are often below MSP
MSP is only guaranteed when a government agency buys your crop. Soybean and tur in Maharashtra are bought through NAFED or the state marketing federation at selected centres, and cotton through the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI). When these centres open late, have limits on quantity per farmer, or reject crops over moisture limits, farmers end up selling to traders below MSP.
How to sell at MSP
- Register at the procurement portal or centre for your crop when the state announces it, with your 7/12 extract, crop sowing record (e-Peek Pahani), Aadhaar and bank details.
- Dry your produce to the required moisture level; soybean and cotton are often rejected for high moisture.
- Take the produce on your allotted date and keep the receipt. Payment goes to your bank account.
Rabi growers can see the new MSP for wheat, gram and mustard, and how to check mandi rates before you sell.
MSP applies only to procurement at government centres. Mandi prices can differ; check with your APMC or procurement agency before selling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MSP of soybean for 2026-27?
₹5,708 per quintal for yellow soybean, up ₹380.
What is the MSP of cotton for 2026-27?
₹8,267 per quintal for medium staple and ₹8,667 for long staple.
What is the MSP of tur dal for 2026-27?
₹8,450 per quintal for tur (arhar), up ₹450.
Where can I sell cotton at MSP in Maharashtra?
At Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) procurement centres, usually set up at APMCs once the season’s purchase begins.
