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Moong MSP Up by Just Rs 11, Groundnut by Rs 254: Sikar Mandi Latest Rates Revealed.
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News18•25-09-2026, 10:40
Moong MSP Up by Just Rs 11, Groundnut by Rs 254: Sikar Mandi Latest Rates Revealed.
- •Central government announced new Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Kharif crops: Moong at Rs 8,780 and Groundnut at Rs 7,517 per quintal.
- •Compared to last year, Moong MSP increased by only Rs 11, while Groundnut MSP saw a rise of Rs 254 per quintal.
- •Farmers express dissatisfaction, stating the MSP hike is insufficient given rising cultivation costs, including fertilizers, seeds, and labor.
- •Bajra, Tur, and Urad also saw MSP increases, but Moong experienced the lowest hike among Kharif crops.
- •Sikar district now has 19 government procurement centers for Moong and Groundnut, an increase from 17 last year, to facilitate farmer sales.
Key Questions Answered
The central government has fixed the new Minimum Support Price (MSP) at 8,780 rupees per quintal for moong and 7,517 rupees per quintal for groundnut.
Compared to last year, the MSP for moong increased by only 11 rupees per quintal, while groundnut saw an increase of 254 rupees per quintal.
A total of 19 government procurement centers have been set up across Sikar district to facilitate farmers, increasing the number from 17 previously.
