On 13 May 2026, the CCEA approved the MSP 2026-27 for kharif crops, raising rates across the board — sunflower by ₹622, cotton by ₹557, and tur by ₹450 per quintal. For a farmer deciding what to sow, this MSP 2026-27 all crops list is the single most important number set of the year: it defines the assured floor price the government promises to pay where procurement operates.

This guide gives the complete official kharif table, the rabi rates in effect, how MSP is decided, and three worked examples showing exactly what these rates mean for your income. Calculate your own support-price earnings on CalcDesk’s free MSP Income Calculator, and see every farming tool in the India Life hub.

What MSP Is and Why It Matters

The Minimum Support Price is the price at which government agencies commit to buy notified crops from farmers, protecting them from a market crash. It is recommended by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) and approved by the CCEA. Procurement is handled by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for paddy and wheat, and by NAFED for pulses and oilseeds.

The common misconception is that MSP is a price every farmer automatically receives. In reality, MSP is an assured floor only where government procurement actually operates — very strong for wheat and paddy, patchier for many pulses and oilseeds. Where procurement is thin, the open-market price can dip below MSP. Understanding this distinction is essential to reading the numbers below correctly.

How MSP Is Calculated

Because MSP is pegged to at least 1.5× the A2+FL cost, the announced margins differ by crop: moong carries about 61%, bajra and maize around 56%, tur 54%, and the rest the mandated 50%. To turn MSP into net profit, subtract your input costs — walk through this in the crop profit per acre guide.

Table 1 — Full Kharif MSP 2026-27

Table 2 — Rabi MSP & Expected Income per Acre

Rabi 2025-26 rates in effect, with gross MSP income at average yield.

MSP is set at minimum 1.5× the A2+FL cost. CACP recommends and CCEA approves; FCI procures paddy and wheat, NAFED procures pulses and oilseeds. The estimated farmer payout for kharif 2026 is around ₹2,60,000 crore, with a total procurement target of 824 LMT.

Worked Example 1 — Paddy Farmer, 5 Acres at MSP 2026-27

Worked Example 2 — Tur Farmer, Maharashtra (MSP vs Market)

Worked Example 3 — Sunflower Farmer (New MSP Impact)

The MSP Realisation Gap — Why It Varies by Crop

The single most important thing to understand about MSP is the difference between the announced price and what farmers actually realise. For wheat and paddy, the FCI runs a vast procurement network, so in states like Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana, the overwhelming majority of marketed produce is bought at MSP. Here, the announced rate and the realised rate are effectively the same, and the MSP hike flows straight into farmer incomes.

For most pulses and oilseeds, the picture is different. NAFED and other agencies procure under the Price Support Scheme, but coverage is uneven and capped, so a large share of tur, soybean, mustard and cotton is still sold in the open market. When bumper harvests push market prices below MSP, farmers of these crops face a real income gap unless procurement expands. This is why the government’s biggest 2026-27 hikes went to oilseeds and pulses — to signal a stronger commitment to these crops and nudge farmers toward them, while also reducing India’s dependence on edible-oil and pulse imports. As a farmer, the practical takeaway is to weigh not just the MSP number but how reliably you can actually sell at it in your district.

How Procurement Works on the Ground

Realising MSP requires engaging with the procurement machinery correctly. For paddy and wheat, procurement happens at designated mandis and purchase centres during a defined marketing season. You typically register on your state’s procurement portal, receive a token or date, bring your produce meeting Fair Average Quality (FAQ) norms — controlled moisture, minimal foreign matter and damaged grain — and receive payment directly into your bank account, usually within a few days under the Direct Benefit Transfer system.

For pulses and oilseeds under the Price Support Scheme, registration is done when the government notifies procurement for that crop and district, often through NAFED-appointed agencies or cooperative societies. Quantity limits per farmer may apply, tied to land records and expected yield. Because these windows and limits change season to season, staying informed through your local agriculture office or Krishi Vigyan Kendra is essential. Farmers who plan sowing, drying and registration around procurement schedules capture the full MSP benefit; those who sell in distress immediately after harvest often miss it.

Common MSP Misunderstandings

• Thinking MSP is a guaranteed sale. MSP guarantees a price only where procurement runs. For weakly procured crops, you may still sell below MSP in the open market.
• Confusing kharif and rabi announcements. The 2026-27 kharif rates are new (May 2026); wheat and other rabi rates are from the 2025-26 rabi cycle. Use the right season’s number.
• Reading MSP as net profit. MSP is gross revenue per quintal. Subtract input costs to know your actual take-home per acre.
• Ignoring quality norms. Procurement applies Fair Average Quality standards; produce with high moisture or foreign matter can be rejected or discounted below MSP.
• Not registering at procurement centres in time. Missing registration windows means missing MSP procurement entirely, forcing an open-market sale.

Tips to Make the Most of MSP 2026-27

• Match your crop to strong procurement. Paddy and wheat have reliable FCI procurement; plan pulses and oilseeds around NAFED centre availability in your district.
• Register early at your procurement centre and keep land and quality documents ready to avoid missing the window.
• Meet Fair Average Quality norms — proper drying and cleaning protect your full MSP realisation.
• Model income before sowing using the Crop Yield Revenue Calculator and the Crop Profit Calculator to compare crops on net returns.
• Protect against loss with crop insurance — see the PMFBY 2026 guide so a bad season does not wipe out your MSP-backed income.