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Wheat prices have surged 30% above MSP, benefiting farmers. Prices remain high due to supply shortages and increased FMCG demand.
The price of wheat has been rising continuously, showing no signs of stabilizing despite the government's efforts to control it. Wheat prices are approximately 30% higher than the Minimum Support Price (MSP). The government has imposed stock limits, but the price increase persists. Farmers who have stored their wheat stand to benefit significantly as the market reaches record-high prices.
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According to the Central Food Supply and Distribution Department, wheat prices have risen by ₹20 per quintal in the past week. The following table summarizes the price hike:
Time Period | Price per Quintal (₹) | Increase (%) |
Last Week | 2,966 | 3.53% |
Last Year | 2,535 | 17% |
Three Years Ago | 1,937 | 53% |
The MSP of wheat for 2025 is set at ₹2,425 per quintal, but current market prices are significantly higher. Below is a breakdown of wheat prices in major markets across India:
Market Location | Price (₹/Quintal) |
Beawar Mandi | 3,200 |
Bassi (Jaipur) | 3,088 |
Bundi (Dei) | 2,982 |
Jhalawar (Khanpur) | 3,115 |
Jhunjhunu (Gudhagorji) | 3,000 |
Hanumangarh (Sangaria) | 2,900 |
Jhalawar's Manohar (Thana) | 3,050 |
Kota (Ramganji) | 3,101 |
Tonk (Malpura) | 3,141 |
Market Location | Price (₹/Quintal) |
Jambusar (Bharuch) | 2,900 |
Dhoraji (Rajkot) | 3,115 |
Anand (Borsad) | 2,750 |
Jasdan (Rajkot) | 3,350 |
Thara (Banaskantha) | 3,350 |
Kalawad (Jamnagar) | 3,150 |
Gondal Mandi (Rajkot) | 3,180 |
Jetpur of Rajkot (District Rajkot) | 3,185 |
Rajkot Market | 3,100 |
Market Location | Price (₹/Quintal) |
Bhopal (Berasia) | 2,974 |
Chhatarpur (Lavkush Nagar) | 2,850 |
Jabalpur (Sehora) | 3,033 |
Ratlam (Javra) | 3,035 |
Satna | 3,850 |
Bhind | 2,960 |
Harda Mandi | 3,150 |
Hoshangabad (Pipariya) | 3,069 |
Jhabua (Petlawad) | 2,910 |
Mandsaur (Pipalya) | 2,955 |
Market Location | Price (₹/Quintal) |
Vasai (Thane) | 3,890 |
Dhule | 3,685 |
Akola | 2,820 |
Nashik (Devala) | 3,400 |
Karjat (Ahmednagar) | 2,900 |
Gangakhed (Parbhani) | 2,800 |
Sonpeth (Parbhani) | 3,275 |
Ulhasnagar (Thane) | 3,200 |
Market Location | Price (₹/Quintal) |
Fatehpur | 2,910 |
Prayagraj (Ajuha) | 2,880 |
Bahraich | 3,000 |
Amethi (Sultanpur) | 2,950 |
Badaun | 2,930 |
Jalaun (Ait) | 2,980 |
Muzaffarnagar | 3,050 |
Pratapgarh | 2,950 |
Raebareli (Salon) | 2,750 |
Unnao (Purva) | 2,925 |